Rachael Finnerty is a certified music therapist who since 2001, has initiated over 30 new music therapy programs throughout the GTA. She served as the president of the Music Therapy Association of Ontario from 2010-2014 and was the recipient of the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award, for Healthcare in 2015. As an advocate for educating people about music therapy, Rachael developed and brought 2 music therapy courses to McMaster University in 2010, and currently educates over 5,000 students each academic year about music therapy. Rachel recently completed a PhD in Psychology Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University where she explored the use of music therapy to proactively manage stress and anxiety. Please welcome Rachael back to the show!
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