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Lisa Gallagher is a Lecturer of Music Therapy at Baldwin Wallace University and adjunct faculty at the Cleveland Music Therapy Consortium (Baldwin Wallace University and College of Wooster), Alverno College, and Ohio University. She serves as founder of the music therapy program and research program manager for the arts and medicine department at Cleveland Clinic.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Northcentral University
- M.A. in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University
- B.M. in Music Therapy from Ohio University
Gallagher's research spans clinical applications of music therapy in health psychology, counseling interventions, breast cancer support systems, and healing arts methodologies. Her work integrates therapeutic music practices with evidence-based healthcare approaches, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes in medical settings.
Her notable scientific awards include:
- Ohio University Achievement in Music Award
- Association of Ohio Music Therapists Past President’s Club Award
- GLR of AMTA Scholarly Activity Award
- Blair L. Sadler International Healing Arts Award
Gallagher has held significant leadership roles including former chair of the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio Board of Directors, former chair of the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) Board of Directors, and past president of the Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapist Association (GLR of AMTA), demonstrating extensive professional service alongside her academic contributions.
