Who We Are
Olivia Maveal, Owner & Accredited Music Therapist (MTA, MT-BC, NMT)
Olivia believes that music plays an important role in mental health and she is passionate about using music as a tool to support the well-being of her clients. While it isn’t always possible to communicate what we need or feel with words, Olivia believes that music can bridge that gap.
Olivia graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Music Therapy and a Minor in Psychology. She has completed her training in Neurologic Music Therapy. In addition to being an accredited music therapist, Olivia is a songwriter, performer, and music teacher.
Olivia has experience with a wide range of clients, including children with special needs, youth with mental health challenges, adults with developmental disabilities, and seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Sarah Fortais, Accredited Music Therapist (MTA, MA)
Sarah loves working with people of all ages. Through music, she creates an engaging, supportive environment that reflects each person’s needs. Sarah graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy.
After moving to Montreal from the United States, she pursued her master's degree at Concordia University, where she gained experience working with children 0–5 with hearing loss, speech delays, visual impairments, and motor impairments. She graduated from Concordia in 2024 and holds a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy. Sarah has expanded her practice to include geriatrics and dementia care. She works with older adults to use music for memory support and quality of life, creating meaningful connections with her clients.
Kyleigh Brisson, Accredited Music Therapist, Content Creator (MTA, MA)
Kyleigh is Montréal based musician, music teacher, and accredited music therapist (MTA). She is originally from Newfoundland, Canada, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music and a minor in Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Kyleigh holds a master’s degree in Music Therapy from Concordia University and is a member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists as well as l'association québécoise de musicothérapie. Kyleigh believes in collaborative and holistic care, and adopts a resource-oriented approach in her clinical work.
Kyleigh currently works for the Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Service Centre as a pediatric music therapist, working with children living with developmental disabilities. She also offers music therapy to older adults through private practice, supporting quality of life and memory care goals through the clinical use of music.
Our Community Partners
We are so thankful to our incredible community partners for sharing our vision and amplifying the impact of music therapy. It’s an honour to work together to bring the benefits of music therapy to those who need it most.
Interview with a Music Therapist
We are thankful for the opportunity to share our passion for the growing field of music therapy through an interview with Pianote.
