Registered Music Therapist

AMTA Registered Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist,
Master of Creative Music Therapy, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music

Winnie Choy is a Registered Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist, holding a Master of Creative Music Therapy (Dean’s Medal Recipient) from Western Sydney University, and both a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music and a Master of Arts from the University of Oxford, UK. A former pianist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Winnie brings extensive experience in piano performance, teaching, and accompaniment.

Known for her patience and ability to build rapport, Winnie uses the piano to achieve therapeutic and educational goals for a wide range of clients, including typically developing children, children with disabilities, older adults and former professional musicians maintaining their motivation and skills. She adapts her approach to individual needs.

Her clinical work focuses on children and older adults. As a parent of an autistic child, she is especially committed to early intervention and supporting school-aged children, working closely with allied health professionals, educators, and families to help children thrive in school and community settings.

Winnie also works extensively in aged care, supporting individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s, sensory impairments, cancer, palliative care needs, and mental health conditions. Through Neurologic Music Therapy, she helps enhance cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life. She is passionate about resident-led initiatives such as choirs, intergenerational groups, and culture-themed concerts, collaborating with allied health and lifestyle teams to celebrate this meaningful stage of life.

Fluent in English and Cantonese, Winnie embraces cultural diversity and tailors her services to meet each client’s unique needs.

 

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Member of AMTA Australian Music Therapy Association