About Us
We are a community of performing artists, practitioners, and researchers based in Canada who are devoted to mental performance and mental well-being in the arts.
Our Vision
We are committed to furthering mental readiness for optimal performance and well-being through facilitating knowledge sharing among performers, educators, practitioners, and researchers.
Our Mission
Mental Performance in the Arts Canada has three aims:
To provide resources to performing artists related to mental health and mental performance
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To support practitioners and student-practitioners who work with artists
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To help researchers share their findings with artists and practitioners
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*Please note that network membership is open to practitioners and students of all backgrounds and disciplines. We do not verify or endorse any of our members. While we strongly encourage collaboration and communication between members, it is encouraged that members verify credentials before working with a professional practitioner.
Leadership Team (Click photo for full bio)
Dr. Liliana S. Araújo
Assistant Professor in Performance Science, McGill University Research focus: well-being and performance excellence in performing arts Past Programme Leader in Dance Science and Senior Lecturer at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance |
Carolyn Christie
Mental Performance Skills Consultant (Member of both Leadership Team and Webinar Committee) University of Ottawa flute instructor Associate Professor McGill University, retired Montreal Symphony Orchestra, retired |
Dr. Christine Guptill
Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa Research focus: musicians' health Founding member of the Canadian Network for Musicians Health and Wellness Founding member of the Health Advisory Team at National Youth Orchestra Canada |
Naoko Sakata
PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa (Member of both Leadership Team and Webinar Committee) Research focus: music performance anxiety and mental well-being MMus in piano performance, McGill University |
Webinar Committee (Click photo for full bio)
Carlos Tinoco
PhD student in Interdisciplinary Research in Music, University of Ottawa Extensive performance experience across North and South America, and Europe Board Vice President for the Calgary Youth Wind Ensemble Interests: improving health education and literacy for performing artists |
Jemma Jones
Assistant Principal Bass, Symphony Nova Scotia MMus Double Bass Performance, McGill University Double bass instructor Interests: musician physical/mental well-being and safety |
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Joanna Latala
Cellist and independent researcher Professional orchestral musician
Member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association and Healthy Conservatoires Founder of the Achieve Performance Mindset platform and a blog dedicated to mental training for musicians Interests: mental performance for musicians |
Social Media Coordinator
Victoria Goodman
Master's student in Musicians' Physical Wellness, University of Ottawa Violinist and fiddle player Teaches violin and piano Interests: helping other musicians acknowledge the physical and mental strain of being a performing musician and promoting performer well-being |
