About Us

In addition to running my practice, working in Long-Term Care, Private Sector and with individuals, I have been a working musician for almost 20 years. I graduated from Humber College in 2011 and have travelled the world, playing guitar, singing, producing & performing in various groups. After going back to school for Music Therapy at Acadia University, I discovered that music can be used to do more than entertain; that it connects us, frees us from pain, and teaches about other perspectives. After completing an internship abroad with young adults on the Autism Spectrum, I returned to Toronto in 2019 and began Earthtones Music Therapy & Holistic Wellness to serve the community; specifically seniors, people with developmental needs, mental health struggles and fellow artists/musicians. 

My approach is based on a background on a humanistic and client-centred, psychotherapy-based musical interventions. In using my musical knowledge, mindfulness and yogic approaches to wellness, and utilizing the basics of psychotherapy, goal based work, I aim to create deep connections with my clients and work with their care team or facility to provide the best service. I also use recording technology in my practice and know hundreds of songs in various styles. 

My goal for Earthtones is to provide each client with comprehensive, complete and customized wellness plans, and to offer a wide range of holistic options. Each contractor is fully vetted: a member in good standing with their respective governing body and has completed background checks in order to protect the vulnerable populations we serve.

Callahan Connor is a certified music therapist (MTA) and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT). He earned his Master’s of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2022. His major research paper explored insights taken from the unique philosophy and methodology of therapeutic clowning that could be applied to clinical music therapy. He has also presented and given a workshop on these ideas (MTAO SISC 2023).

He currently works mostly in palliative and long-term care, but also has worked with disadvantaged youth and people experiencing homelessness. He is cultivating a resource-oriented and client-centered approach for his therapeutic practice; he is grateful for the privilege to connect with people during challenging times in their lives, and to use music and the therapeutic relationship to hold space for change, growth, validation, witnessing, and healing. He celebrates the unique power of the arts to connect people to community, meaning, dignity, self-knowledge, creativity, resilience, and joy. 

Bertha is a professional art therapist and a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She completed her art therapy training at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. Bertha has worked with different populations including older adults in long-term care homes and hospitals, individuals with eating disorders, those experiencing grief and bereavement, and drop-in centre service users. Bertha often draws inspiration from art history, poetry, and nature in her sessions. In her practice, Bertha incorporates the theories of positive psychology, client-centred approach, and mindfulness. She aims to create a safe therapeutic space for her clients to express themselves and cultivate strength.

Sharon’s passion for music began at the age of 6 when she started learning the violin, and she has never looked back since! With years of experience and dedication, she is now a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC, MTA) and a Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT), certified by The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. 

Sharon’s diverse experience from working with a wide range of clients, from toddlers to older adults, in various settings has shaped her philosophy as a music therapist. Using a client-centered approach, Sharon ensures that each music session is accessible, personalized, and engaging to meet the unique needs of every individual. 

Her musical skills on various instruments allows her to facilitate therapy sessions with fluidity and adaptability, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective therapeutic experience possible. Sharon’s goal is to inspire, influence, and promote overall well-being, helping them enhance their individual qualities through the transformative power of music.

Laura Rostron is a graduate of Capilano University's Bachelor of Music Therapy program in British Columbia and completed her internship in Ontario with children in a rehabilitative hospital. Her clinical experiences include geriatrics, children, those diagnosed with eating disorders, and adults with various developmental disabilities. Using her vocal training alongside a humanistic and client-centred approach, Laura believes that music has the potential to connect with a vast array of clients and allow for powerful forms of self-expression. She is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (C.A.M.T.) and holds Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) status.