Hi, I'm Hayley!
I enjoy ice cream, sitting in the sun, journalling, making music, and being with my family.
Biography:
Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, NMT, MTA is a certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist fellow recognized by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) and The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. Hayley currently provides music therapy services to Bermuda and virtually in Canada through her practice Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services. She has clinical experience with seniors including dementia and Alzheimer’s, individuals with developmental disabilities, and rehabilitation including stroke and acquired brain injury.
Hayley completed a Masters of Science in Aging and Health at Queen’s University to further explore the impact of the arts on the aging process and collaborate with professionals in the healthcare industry on ways to promote wellbeing during the aging experience. Hayley has authored and released two Children’s books: one about music therapy, called "Mandy's Mom, The Music Therapist" in hopes of creating a more accessible advocacy tool for the music therapy community & another, titled “Mandy’s Musical Mask,” an e-book detailing this new normal we are all experiencing and learning to tap into creativity along the way.
In everything she does, Hayley aims to provide an authentic experience that is respectful toward all people no matter their age, diagnosis, background, race, religion, or additional social locators.
Presenter Bio:
Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, NMT-F, MScAH, MTA (she/her) is a certified music therapist and co-founder of Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services. She has released two children’s books, conducted several AOP workshops/courses, and is the serving Professional Developmental Chair for the CAMT. In everything she does, Hayley aims to provide an authentic experience that is respectful toward all people no matter their diagnosis, ability, or additional social locators.