Jesse Dollimont MTA, NMT has been practicing music therapy in Alberta since 2017. She has recently stepped into a new role as a music therapist in the elementary education program at Renfrew Educational Services in Calgary, Alberta. As part of the therapy team she provides direct clinical intervention and assessments; as well as collaborating and consulting with classrooms, families, and the other therapists on our team to develop specialized programming and to support students diverse needs and goals. Previously she worked as part of the team at JB Music Therapy in Calgary, Alberta; providing music therapy intervention and supporting program development in neurologic rehabilitation, mental health, continuing care, burn treatment, education and early development programs, and community wellness programs. She is also a sessional instructor at the WHEAT (Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy) Institute. She is focused on a neuroscience informed and neuro-affirming approach in music therapy intervention; and views the therapeutic application of music as a powerful agent for supporting health and healing as it enhances our experiences of development, communication, recovery, connection, and community care.