Life Cycle Music Therapy

09/30/2026

On this day of Truth and Reconciliation, I am taking some time to further educate myself, connect with the land, and make my Auntie‘s Bannock recipe.

All my relations. 🧡

09/23/2026

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Vernon come find me this Saturday (September 26th) at Polson Park handing out a limited number of egg shaker CMHA Vernon first annual Mind Over Music Festival

09/02/2026

🎶 Music for Nervous System Regulation 🎶

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Come explore how music can be a practical tool for supporting nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.💚

In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore simple, accessible ways to use music intentionally to:
🎵 Support relaxation and regulation
🧠 Manage stress and overwhelmed.
🌱 Create moments of grounding and calm.
💛Support emotional expression and well-being

You don’t need to be a musician or have any musical experience to participate- come as you are!

I’ll be leading this workshop as part of the Mind Over Mental Health Festival at Polson Park on Saturday, September 26. CMHA Vernon

Come spend the day, enjoying live music, connecting with the community, exploring wellness activities, and supporting an important local cause.

Hope to see you there!

📍Polson Park
📆 Saturday, September 26, 2026.
⏰ Workshop: 330 to 4:30 PM, registration required.
https://cmhavernon.ca/mind-over-music/
⏰ Festival: 10 AM- 10 PM

09/01/2026

🎶 Come join me at Mind Over Music! 🎶

I’m excited to be spending the whole day at the Mind Over Music Mental Health Festival on Saturday September 26th at Polson Park!

I’ll be there through the day enjoying the music, connecting with the community, and running a afternoon workshop:

Music for Nervoys System Regulation: Tools for Stress, Burnout & Emotional Wellbeing

The festival is free (with the evening concert being by donation), family friendly, and packed with live music, wellness activities, mental health resources, and opportunities for connection.

Come out, enjoy the festivities, learn something new, and support a wonderful cause and the important work of Foundry North Okanagan and CMHA Vernon

📍Polson Park, Vernon, B.C.
📆 Saturday, September 26th, 2026
⏰ 10 AM- 10 PM

08/06/2026

Over the past week, I have been watching the wildfire situation around the Vernon area with a heavy heart, while also feeling incredibly grateful for the way this community has rallied together.

Growing up in the Okanagan, wildfire seasons were a part of my childhood. While, my family was fortunate never to have our home directly threatened, I still remember the uncertainty, smoky skies, and overwhelming feeling of watching fires impact the communities I call home.

As a music therapist and member of this community, I have been thinking especially about the children experiencing this uncertainty. Children often process experiences differently than adults, and music can provide us safe and familiar way to explore emotions, reconnect with routine, and support regulation and well-being.

As a small way of giving back to the community that helped shape me, Life Cycle Music Therapy is offering three complementary Roots & Resilience: Community Care Sessions for children’s aged 2-10 and their families impacted by the Vernon area wildfire situation.

Each family will receive one 45-minute session.

No documentation or proof of evacuation is required. Wildfire impacts can look differently for every family.

If you or someone you know, may benefit from the support please reach out or share this post.

Email: [email protected]

08/05/2026

Like so many in our community, I’ve been watching the wildfires around the Vernon area with a heavy heart. My thoughts are with everyone who has been evacuated, is on evacuation alert, or is facing the uncertainty that wildfire season brings.

At the same time, I continue to be amazed by the way, our community has rallied together. Neighbours opening their homes, local businesses donating supplies, volunteers stepping up wherever they are needed, first responders working tirelessly, and so many people simply asking “how can I help?”. It’s a powerful reminder of the kindness, resilience, and generosity that make this community so special.

In times like these, community becomes more than just a place we live- it becomes the people who stand beside us.

As a music therapist, I am also reminded that events like these can take a real emotional toll. Stress, uncertainty, grief, and overwhelm are natural responses. Please remember to be gentle with yourselves and with one another. Take moments to pause, breathe, connect with loved ones, spend time in nature where it’s safe to do so, or return to music and other activities that help you feel grounded. Caring for our mental and emotional well-being is just as important as caring for our physical safety.

Please continue to check in on your friends, neighbors, and loved ones. A simple message, a shared meal, or an offer of support can make all the difference.

Thinking of everyone affected, and sending my deepest gratitude to the firefighters, emergency personnel, volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes to keep our community safe.

Stay safe, everyone. ❤️

04/28/2026

I had a great time participating in the counselling options and alternatives event in Vernon a couple weeks ago. It was such a meaningful opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners and community members. A big thank you to the John Rudy Health Centre for putting on this wonderful event. John Rudy Health Resource Centre

04/15/2026

All set up at the Prestige Inn (across from London drugs) until 7pm tonight for the John Rudy Health Centres “counselling options in Vernon” event. Come down and say hi! Entry by donation 🙂

04/06/2026

I’m excited to be a part of this wonderful event! Come say hi, meet Kira, and learn more about music therapy- along with other counselling and wellness offerings in Vernon!

We have an exciting NEW event coming to Vernon on Wednesday April 15th from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at the Prestige Inn at 4411-32nd Street (across from London Drugs)

The Counselling Options and Alternatives Events will be filled with counsellors and therapists of all kinds.

We will a variety of Counsellors and Therapists for you to talk to, learn about what they do and how they can help you

There will be information about qualifications and designations which will also be provided to help you choose your counsellor

We will also be having speakers from Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District, Family Resource Centre and NOHS - North Okanagan Hospice Society who will share what they have to offer. These talks will be running from 2:30-4:30 and from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

If you have always wondered about how to find the right counsellor, ask questions to a potential counsellor, find out if they are covered by extended benefits, who offers free or low cost sessions and so much more then this is the event for you

We hope to see you at this drop in event which is FREE but a small donation is greatly appreciated

02/18/2026

Presented Music Tools for Classroom Routines for the Central Okanagan Teachers Association conference last week.

15 educators
15 new introductions to music therapy!

Grateful for the opportunity to support classrooms through practical, accessible music tools