Our Story

Written By Jess Dickie

About CMT

Connections Music Therapy (CMT) is located in London, Ontario and services a wide range of Southwestern Ontario, including London, Middlesex County, Oxford County, Elgin County, Brant County, and Perth County.

Owned and operated by Jess Dickie, CMT specializes in providing services to those with varying needs (developmental, physical, mental) and geriatric care, with a focus on mental wellness.

Driven by Connection

While completing their Music Therapy undergraduate degree, Jess realized the importance of connection and how one could possess many skills, but if they lacked the ability to connect with others, those skills weren’t overly useful. This was witnessed time and time again. As Jess delved further into the world of varying needs, they also noticed the lack of services, especially fully accessible and mobile services that were available in their hometown of London. On Thanksgiving weekend in October of 2015, Connections Music Therapy was born.

100 +

Clients Served

10+

Care Homes

10+

Years in Business

Who We Work With

CMT has worked with over 100 clients privately, more than 10 Long Term Care Homes/Adult Day Programs, and partnered with a variety of community organizations, including

  • TVCC (formerly Thames Valley Children’s Centre),

  • Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness,

  • London’s Children’s Hospital,

  • Children’s Aid Society,

  • Grand Erie District School Board,

  • Canadian Deaf/Blind Association,

  • Participation House, Woodstock District & Developmental Services,

  • among others. 

With a strong belief in community involvement, CMT is actively engaged with the communities they serve.

We participate in local events, such as Suicide Prevention Day, We’re All Stars, and TVCC’s Therapeutic Recreation Open House, as well as various fundraising ventures for like-minded organizations, including Best Buddies Canada’s Friendship Walk, and public speaking engagements.

Accessible Services for All

Having the belief that everyone who seeks services should be able to receive them if possible, CMT currently provides two subsidized music therapy contracts to families in need.

To learn more about us and how we may be able to help you, your loved one, or your organization thrive, please reach out through the contact form below.

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