Jess Rushing

Jess Rushing, PhD, MT-BC, Assistant Professor earned her Bachelors and Masters of Music in Music Therapy from the Florida State University. Jess received her Doctorate in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Jess has worked clinically with all ages from premature infants to end-of-life with considerable experience in medical, private practice, and eating disorders. Her research interests include music therapy in acute post-stroke care and music therapy intern supervision using Self-Determination Theory. In addition to teaching and research, Jess oversees the University of Louisville’s Music Therapy Clinic and continues to be an active clinician. She is a Fellow of the National Institute of Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy and has completed training in Neurologic Music Therapy Approaches. Jess regularly guest lectures on medical music therapy, NICU music therapy, program development, and music therapy in neurological rehabilitation. She is the past chair of the Interprofessional Collaborative Resource Committee and has sat on the Assembly of Delegates for the American Music Therapy Association.