Katelyn Wheaton – BMT / MTA

Katelyn holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University (2018), and completed her internship with Heartsparks Music Therapy (2019). Originally from Sackville, New Brunswick, Katelyn now lives and practices music therapy in K’jipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. Katelyn thoughtfully plans new and fun musical activities to engage and connect with clients, and enjoys utilizing her flute in her music therapy practice. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including those with dementia, mental health, physical and intellectual disabilities. Katelyn has a passion for working with adults with disabilities, as well as individuals experiencing dementia. Katelyn serves on the AAMT board in the membership role, and enjoys teaching adaptive lessons for beginner voice, ukulele, guitar, flute, and piano. She thrives on learning songs across the decades. In her spare time she enjoys songwriting, painting, and exploring Nova Scotia’s beautiful backyard!