COVID 19 Update: MUSIC THERAPY TORONTO is committed to providing safe care and support for our clients during this time. As such, we are continuing to provide services via Telehealth and essential sessions in-person. We closely monitor briefings from Ontario Health, and work with the medical staff at our facility contracts to determine when our (in-person) services are essential. We encourage everyone to practice physical distancing but to remain connected. Be well, stay healthy and let us know if we can help!
MUSIC THERAPY TORONTO is the clinical practice founded by Aaron Lightstone RP, MMT, MTA an award-winning musician, composer, psychotherapist, music therapist & educator. We provide service to individuals, communities and facilities in the Greater Toronto Area ( GTA) and beyond (via telemedicine). Music Therapy Toronto's founder, Aaron Lightstone is a pioneer in the delivery of Music Therapy by tele-medicine.
Music Therapy Toronto services include:
Music Therapy Toronto services include:
- Psychotherapy
- Neurologic rehabilitation services
- Music therapy
- Music-based recreation programs
- Adapted music education programs
Clientele
Our clients include individuals who are recovering from an acquired brain injury, mental-health challenge or living with a neuro-degenerative disorder ( Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia). We also work closely with health-care facilities, hospitals, and other organizations dedicated to music and wellness.
Aaron is also the music director for the Bliss Symbolics iBand. The iBand is a community music group of adults with Cerebral Palsy who gather each week to learn to play music together using virtual instruments on iPads. Recently a 5 minute micro-documentary was made about the iBand. This video was a finalist at the film festival at the 2018 ISAAC conference in Australia.
Aaron is also a creative -lead for the Room 217 Foundation. Room 217 is an innovative Arts & Health organization that is dedicated to transforming health care through the greater acceptance and use of music in care settings. Aaron recently co-led a team of over 25 musicians and technicians to create 6 albums of original, culturally informed music for health care settings.
Aaron is also the music director for the Bliss Symbolics iBand. The iBand is a community music group of adults with Cerebral Palsy who gather each week to learn to play music together using virtual instruments on iPads. Recently a 5 minute micro-documentary was made about the iBand. This video was a finalist at the film festival at the 2018 ISAAC conference in Australia.
Aaron is also a creative -lead for the Room 217 Foundation. Room 217 is an innovative Arts & Health organization that is dedicated to transforming health care through the greater acceptance and use of music in care settings. Aaron recently co-led a team of over 25 musicians and technicians to create 6 albums of original, culturally informed music for health care settings.
Some of our current and past long-term contracts include:
The Room 217 Foundation
St. Michael's Hospital ( inpatient mental-health and palliative care unit)
The Bliss iBand
Bliss Symbolics Institute of Canada
Sage Care Inc (147 Elder St.)
BOOST Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
JAZZ FM 91.1 Canada's only all JAZZ radio station.
Child Development Institute
Kensington Place Retirement Home
UnionVilla Long Term Care Centre
Amica of Thornhill
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Graduate Studies
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Pine River Institute
Kerry's Place Autism Services
The Marliegh Retirement Community
Canadian Mental Health Association
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Sunrise Senior Living Facilities
Le'chaim Retirement Home
A Circle of Support
Circle of Care
Avro Academy
Shearim Hebrew Day School
Pedabhun Lodge
Na-Me-Res (The Native -Mens' -Residence)
Tumivut Youth Shelter
Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund
Ve'ahavta: The Canadian Jewish Humanitarian & Relief Committee
