Kayla Turnbull

Credentials: MTA, BMT, MT-BC
Website: https://soulsoundsmusictherapy.ca/
Location of Practice: Client's Home, Community, Other
Fluent Languages: English
Professional Phone Number: 1-250-689-0418
Type of Sessions: Individual, Group
Minimum Number of Hours per Contract: 2
Taking Clients: Yes
Telehealth Options: Online
Insurance accepted: No
Areas of Practice: Abuse – physical emotional sexual, Acquired Brain injury, Acute care, Adapted therapeutic music lessons, Anxiety and ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bereavement, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Communication challenges, Dementia, Depression, Developmental disability, Disabilities Physical, emotional, Eating disorders, Emotional challenges, Grief and loss, Learning disabilities, Medical, Mental health, Mood disorders, Neurological disorders and neuro-rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, Pediatrics, Personal growth, Physical challenges, Post traumatic stress, Relaxation, Self-esteem, Stroke, Trauma
Locations Served: Kelowna, Peachland, Penticton, Summerland, West Kelowna

Kayla is a graduate of the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program at Capilano University and founder of Soul Sounds Music Therapy in Kelowna, BC. Following her internship at BC Children’s Hospital, it’s been a dream to bring Kayla’s career home to the Okanagan.

Through her clinical practice, Kayla strives to provide a safe, supportive space for people of all backgrounds. She shares her passion and expertise in song-writing and music improvisation to support clients in the creative therapeutic process. Kayla emphasizes the importance of providing a reflective voice for both verbal and non-verbal clients. All music therapy sessions are personalized to support individuals’ needs and reach client-centred goals. Kayla incorporates a variety of instruments including voice, guitar, piano, ukulele, and various rhythmic and melodic instruments.

As part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, Kayla promotes interprofessional collaboration to deliver the highest quality of care for everyone. Working within a framework of trauma informed therapy, Kayla holds additional training in The Bonny Method of GIM Level 1, Trauma Informed Practice Training Level 1 and Mental Health First Aid.

Mission: Through integrity in clinical practice and health advocacy, Soul Sounds Music Therapy supports holistic well-being and person centered care.

Core Values: To ensure music therapy services are consistently grounded in professional, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care. Soul Sounds Music Therapy commits to providing all services based on our core values of inclusivity, connection, and openness.

Vision: To create an environment where every person feels safe, accepted and recognized exactly as they are.