We are a team of Psychotherapists and Music Therapists who help your life shine a little brighter. 🎶🌞🧠
01/02/2026
Gratitude doesn’t always need to be big or profound. It can be found in your first sip of coffee, a smile from a stranger, or a quiet moment of breath. When you notice the small things, you train your mind to hold on to what nourishes you, and slowly, that becomes your foundation 🌿
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01/01/2026
As we welcome a new year, we invite you to move forward with gentleness rather than pressure. Growth doesn’t need to be rushed, and healing doesn’t need a deadline.
May this year offer moments of clarity, rest, connection, and compassion - especially with yourself.
Wherever you are on your journey, you are right where you need to be and there is so much exciting times ahead for you ✨
Happy New Year from all of us here at Shine Music and Therapy Services 💛
12/30/2025
When the world quiets down, our minds often get louder.
If you find yourself lying awake with racing thoughts at night, you’re not alone.
In our latest blog post, we explore why overthinking tends to surface at night, and how to nurture calm throughout the day so your evenings can feel lighter, softer, and more restful.
With gentle, therapist-backed guidance, we’ll help you create space for stillness, self-compassion, and truly restorative rest.
💭 Read the full post at shinemusicandtherapy.com
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12/27/2025
Even in your quiet seasons, you are still full of life, growth, and potential 🌲✨
Trust the roots you’ve built. They’ll always carry you through.
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12/25/2025
“For unto us a child is born” 🌟
Wishing you a peaceful and gentle Christmas and holiday season. May these days offer moments, warmth, and connection. Thank you for trusting Shine Music and Therapy Services to be part of your journey this year 💛
12/22/2025
Remy has quickly become a cherished member of our team - bringing happiness and joy to our clients and team members alike.
We would like to share a big thank you to our therapist Melissa, for his new Christmas sweater🎄He sure does look cute in green!
12/20/2025
Another successful holiday recital with the crew 💛
Thank you to all of our performers who shared the gift of music with us today. And thank you to all families and friends for the ongoing support of your loved ones and our community.
This is what it’s all about 💛
12/19/2025
Katelyn works hard behind the scenes to assist with all things social media and branding 💛
Thank you for helping bring the vision of Shine to life… 🌞 We love you and all you do!
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12/16/2025
As the year comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge this amazing community.
Shine has been a place of growth—where learning is encouraged, challenges are met with curiosity, and progress is celebrated in all its forms.
It’s also been a place of compassion—where our team shows up each day to offer empathy, understanding, and support to those who may benefit the most.
It’s the ‘showing up even though it’s hard’, the encouragement, the shared wisdom, and kindness that continues to shape this practice. I’m so grateful for it all.
Here’s to continued growth, deeper compassion, and collective success in the year ahead. ✨
Blessings to you!
- Julia, Owner and Director
12/15/2025
You’re never being judged. You’re only ever being held.
At no time are we ever analyzing...we are simply witnessing you, with care, compassion, and a deep understanding of what it means to be human. The tears, the silence, the tangled thoughts…they’re never too much. They’re part of your truth, and that truth deserves a safe place to land.
Usually, we are thinking:
> “I’m so glad you felt safe enough to share that.”
> “You are doing such important work right now.”
> “This moment matters.”
> “How can I help them feel more supported?”
> “What strengths can I reflect back to them?”
Interested in psychotherapy? Let's talk! The link to book a free 20-min consultation is in our bio.
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12/11/2025
Sometimes, it’s not sadness that shows up, it’s numbness.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected or “flat,” you’re not broken. Your body may simply be protecting you from emotional overload.In our latest blog, we explore why emotional numbness happens, what it’s trying to tell you, and how therapy can help you find your way back to feeling - softly, safely, and at your own pace.
Read more on our website 🌼
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12/10/2025
What we take in daily — through conversations, media, or even the background noise of our environments — leaves a mark on our nervous system. The mind doesn’t always distinguish between what is “real” and what is “absorbed,” which means what we watch, listen to, and dwell on becomes part of our inner world.
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From a psychological perspective, this kind of consumption directly impacts mood, sleep, stress levels, and even physical health. Gentle awareness around what you allow in creates space for more stability, clarity, and emotional balance. Protecting your inputs is one way of protecting your whole self — mind, body, and spirit.
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Music Therapy (Board-Certified) and Music Lessons ♫ Empowering those in our community one song at a time. Based in Mississauga, Ontario.
More about Music Therapy at Shine Music Co.
Julia takes a humanistic, client-centered approach when working with her music therapy clients. Julia offers quality care that focuses on one's individuality and uniqueness and believes that music has an innate ability to help one reach their fullest potential. Julia uses musical and non-musical interventions to meet the needs and goal areas of her clients, whether they be emotional, spiritual, educational, or physical.
Which client populations do you specialize with?
- Anticipatory Grief, Palliative Care, and Bereavement
- Developmental Disorders and Special Needs
- Memory Impairment and Dementia
- Mental Health Disorders
Where do sessions take place?
Individual and Group Programs are now available at our new studio located in Mississauga, Ontario. Additionally, Julia holds many contracts and subcontracts at residential hospices, day programs, and long-term facilities where she provides services to those in and around her community. Please contact with all in-home service inquiries.
For more information about music therapy at Shine Music Co., please click here: https://www.shinemusicco.com/what-is-music-therapy
More about Music Lessons at Shine Music Co.
We provide music lessons to those of all ages and abilities. Trained extensively in classical, musical theatre, contemporary, and jazz genres, Julia is equipped with the knowledge to help you reach your goals. Trained and certified as a music therapist, Julia believes that lessons should be fun, uplifting, and catered to the individual needs of each student.
At Shine Music Company, we offer:
- Voice Lessons
- Piano Lessons
- Guitar Lessons
- Ukulele Lessons
- Theory lessons
- Songwriting Courses