The Synergy Story

Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services was co-founded in June 2021 by board-certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann and Kimberly Dolan. Synergy MT began offering services in only two locations and has since expanded, with four locations across Bermuda & Canada (Kingston,ON; Hamilton,ON; and Montreal,QC). In alignment with a multi-passionate framework, Hayley and Kim have welcomed a growing clinical and non-clinical team of dedicated individuals; ensuring room to grow and develop skills within each role.

Synergy MT provides high quality music therapy services, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities for music therapists, interdisciplinary professionals and community members. To ensure alignment with this purpose, Hayley and Kim developed the A.C.I.C. Model to assess authenticity, company culture, copy and impact. (Scroll down to read more about our core pillars).

Under the umbrella of Synergy MT, Hayley and Kim co-host a podcast called the Able Voice Podcast, have collections of music therapy stickers in collaboration with Serenity Creative Agency, offer Sing It Girls™ programs, and create a range of advocacy tools and helpful resources for the music therapy community at large.

Statement of Belonging:

At Synergy MT we value your voice, your strengths, and your wellness. Our services aim to promote the collaborative creation of supportive and brave spaces. In doing so, Synergy MT promotes cultural safety and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, both in-person or online, toward (or received from) staff, service users, community partners or the general public. We are committed to being an inclusive and accessible service for all persons no matter their social locators.

Our Purpose:

Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness provides quality music therapy services, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities for music therapists, interdisciplinary professionals and community members. Synergy MT is a values-driven business that operates on 5 core pillars: Accessibility, Advocacy, Building Collaborative Relationships, Improving Clinical Standardization, and Self-Exploration.

Our Core Pillars:

1. Accessibility to music therapy services, resources, marketing campaigns, and buildings utilized by our team and service users.

2. Advocacy for the clinical profession of music therapy, its benefits, and the stories of its people.

3. Building Collaborative Relationships with music therapists, creative community organisations, and interdisciplinary professionals.

4. Improving Clinical Standardization of practice and documentation in accordance with related healthcare professions.

5. Self-Exploration and commitment to the ongoing journey of growth (including knowledge and integration of social justice, equity, cultural humility and related anti-oppressive practices).

 

Meet the Team

  • Hayley Francis Cann

    CO-FOUNDER, NMT-F, MScAH, MTA

    Hayley (she/her) is a certified music therapist and author living and working in Bermuda! She is passionate about lots of things including accessibility, anti-oppressive practice, and finds her clinical passion in working with older adults (e.g. dementia care and end-of-life care) and in neurologic rehabilitation.

  • Kimberly Dolan

    CO-FOUNDER, NMT, RP(Q), MTA

    Kim (she/her) is a certified music therapist and singer-songwriter based in Kingston, Ontario. She works with many people, but her main area of focus is within the realm of mental health care, supporting people of all ages in living a fulfilled and healthy life.

  • Olivia Maveal

    OPERATIONS COORDINATOR, NMT, MTA

    Olivia (she/her) is a certified music therapist currently providing virtual music therapy sessions. Singing is her favourite thing to do! When she isn't singing, Olivia enjoys playing guitar, going camping, and spending time at the cottage. Olivia believes that music plays an important role in health and she is passionate about using music as a tool to support the well-being of her clients.

  • Jessica Sullivan

    RP(Q), CBT, MTA

    Based in Kingston, ON, Jessica (she/her) works with clients through both music and talk therapy, and primarily works with people living with mental health struggles of all ages and with children who have been through adverse challenges and learning struggles. She is passionate about advocating for equality!

  • Zachary Brown

    BMT, MTA

    Zachary (he/him) is a Music Therapist serving Hamilton, ON and area. Being trained on violin and piano, he is passionate about using music in therapy to meet people right where they are at, helping them develop tools they can use to support themselves in the future.

  • Kaylin Berner Galewitz

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Kaylin (she/her) is a full-time hospice music therapist and social media content creator (@makingmusictherapy) based in Florida, USA. Finding creativity and passion through online media creation, Kaylin has joined the Synergy team to create social media posts (@synergymusictherapy) that capture the essence of our team and the services we provide.

  • Justis Krar

    AVP EDITOR & PRODUCER

    Justis (he/him) is a certified music therapist, instructor, and a wiz with technology. Check out his business @immvproductions 😁 and of course, our podcast @ablevoicepodcast.

  • Rebecca Worden

    CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Rebecca (she/her) is a registered psychotherapist a certified music therapist with over 25 years of experience. She received a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and her Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. She is a founding member of the Music Therapists of Lanark Area.