CareMusic

Music Therapist

Amy is a Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association. Amy graduated from the Master of Music Therapy program at the University of Queensland in 2011. She brings knowledge and skill to her clinical work, informed by the latest research in social impact, arts and health, and lived-experience . She has worked in primary care, special education, aged care, therapy hubs, and in the community. Amy actively supports her patients as they strive to manage their health and enhance their quality of life.

 In her clinical work as a music therapist, Amy supports families across the lifespan from infants and parents, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors. Amy explores supportive music practices with neurodivergent children and adults. She designs individual programs for those with speech delay, challenges in physical coordination, and emotional regulation.  She has designed music therapy programs for people with dementia and their caregivers, using music to guide reminiscence, promote executive functioning, and emotional expression. Amy offers individual sessions at our Sherwood clinic. 

 Amy is an experienced group facilitator and she is passionate about using music to enhance and shape social relationships and strengthen family bonds to promote overall health. As a trained singer with a heart for making music accessible to all, Amy was driven to pursue a career in music therapy soon after she completed her Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice. For her patients, becoming familiar with their own voice and using music with ease can transform their experience as parents. Amy is the Clinical Manager of the innovative SongLife Connections family group music therapy program.

 When she isn't making music, Amy enjoys reading novels, listening to podcasts, travelling to new places (or beloved familiar places), spending time in cafes, going to the theatre and galleries, and spending time with her family.