Rachael Finnerty
Dr. Rachael Finnerty
PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Music Therapist, and Music Therapy Academy Founder
As an advocate for mental health and well-being, Rachael completed a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University with Dr. Laurel Trainor. The focus of her research is proactive wellness (managing stress and anxiety) through music therapy. Rachael is recognized as both a Registered Psychotherapist and a Credentialed Music Therapist. She has been working in private practise since 2001. Rachael has worked in hospital settings, long term care facilities, and a private studio, initiating over 30 new music therapy programs throughout the GTA.
Rachael 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. A passionate educator, she brought 2 music therapy courses to McMaster University in 2010, currently educating over 5000 students each academic year. To provide further education to the community and healthcare professionals the Music Therapy Academy was launched in 2016.