Leadership, Authenticity and Advocacy in Music Therapy

Canadian Music Therapy

In this episode, we are speaking with Hayley Francis-Cann about her new role as the Canadian Association of Music Therapist’s incoming President and her journey to become a music therapist. Hayley also tells us more about bringing music therapy to Bermuda, her organization called Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services along with details about her other important projects and work.

Here is a little more about Hayley:

Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, NMT, MScAH, MTA is a Bermudian-Canadian certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist fellow with clinical experience in a variety of settings. Hayley completed a Masters of Science in Aging and Health at Queen’s University, has released two Children’s books, is a co-host for the Able Voice Podcast, is a serving board member for the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) since 2020 and recently elected as President in May 2023. She is the co-founder of the practice Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services and creator of MTA Hayley - a platform for public speaking, resource building, and advocacy for anti-oppressive practices. In everything she does, Hayley aims to provide an authentic experience that is respectful toward all people no matter their age, diagnosis, background or additional social locators.

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