The Saskatchewan Music Therapy Community: Innovation and Connection

Canadian Music Therapy

In today’s show, we welcome Amanda Schenstead from Regina Saskatchewan. Listen in as Amanda speaks about her journey as a music therapist and her role as President of the Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan. She also tells us more about how she views music therapy as a part of overall wellness.

A little more about Amanda:

Amanda Schenstead grew up in small town Whitewood, SK and after graduating from high school, she attended Brandon University where she completed a Bachelor Degree in Music with Majors in Flute Performance and Minors in Theatre and English. She then went on to complete a Master of Music Therapy Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON where she was also a recipient of a SSHRC Scholarship for her arts-based major research project. In 2009, she returned home to Saskatchewan where she has since been working as a music therapist at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre with the Veterans and Extended Care programs. She has also enjoyed work in the Palliative Care program which operates out of the Pasqua Hospital. Outside of work, Amanda is an active member of Regina's theatre community as an actor, director, musician, and playwright. She also enjoys weekly games of Dungeons & Dragons.

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