Kimberley Wade
Registered Music Therapist and Founder of Southern Music Therapy
Kimberley has worked in a variety of disability settings including special education, aged care, and adult mental health. After gaining some confidence within the profession, Kimberley decided to specialize working clinically with people with neurological conditions. She has a real drive to inspire people to use music to assist in ‘finding their voice’; encouraging them to communicate, express themselves and reach their potential. Kimberley works with individuals, small groups and provides consultation in long-term rehabilitation services and the community. She is the song leader for the Cantabrainers choir and provides workshops and in-services promoting and educating caregivers, clients, and professionals about music therapy. Music Therapy is a growing profession, and Kimberley looks forward to the new projects ahead, continuing to promote music therapy and developing the music therapy practice so that people can access Music Therapy.
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent” Victor Hugo:
This saying resonates with me as many of my clients are non-verbal and live much of their life in silence. Music can give them a voice through another means of communication
Liz Bolwell
Registered NZ Music Therapist MMusTh B Ed Dip Tchg
Liz is a Registered Music Therapist, training later in life after having a career as a teacher, and busy mother. Originally from Otago Liz has lived in many parts of NZ and overseas.
Liz moved down from wellington in 2016 and has enjoyed rediscovering Christchurch. Liz plays the guitar, keyboard, percussion instruments and her strongest asset is her gorgeous voice. She is also a singer/songwriter and enjoys performing in the community.
Liz works for Southern Music Therapy on a Monday and Friday. She is working with adults with neurological conditions and people with intellectual disability.
We are happy to have Liz in the Southern Music therapy team.
Jenny Lee
Registered Music Therapist for Southern Music Therapy
Jenny has worked as a music therapist in special education for 10 years where she has specialized in working with children with autism. She has a strong passion for assisting people to reach their potential, and a keen interest in ‘Floortime’ and sensory integration. She believes in teamwork and looks forward to working with caregivers and relevant health professionals.
Jenny is a talented pianist and has a key interest in improvisation. She plays piano and accompanies people in the community, and also enjoys composing children’s songs.
Jenny is an asset to the southern music therapy team.
