In the search of increasing sensory stimulation in her Recreation Therapy programs, Chantal discovered the use of dance props during her time working in long-term nursing care with elders living with dementia. She found silk fans to be tool to increase engagement in dance and movement programming and has been using them in her daily practice ever since.

Chantal uses silk fan veils, hoops, and other dancing props to incorporate a visual element to her performance. The silks reveal a sense of emotional vulnerability, gentleness, & sensuality during her performances.

As a Recreation Therapist, Chantal has worked with various artistic mediums over her career & in her leisure time. Some of her artistic endeavours include: visual art through creating "analogue" cut and paste collages, painting, jewelry making, photography, videography, music making, dance, & more.

Chantal enjoys being a life-long learner and is always picking up new art forms to add to her skill set. She believes in art-making as a process rather than producing polished products. The act of creating is of higher purpose rather than the final result.

Chantal is an expressive arts leader in the community & hosts art-making workshops throughout the year. If you are interested in booking Chantal to facilitate a workshop, please contact her here.