Our team of clinicians is dedicated to utilizing the most current neuroscience research to achieve optimum outcomes in the treatment of neurologic injuries
and diseases.
Brian Harris
CEO and Founder
Brian Harris
CEO and Founder
Brian, the co-founder and CEO of MedRhythms, Inc., is passionate, motivated, and committed to bringing high-quality care to everyone across the globe. This vision inspired the creation of MedRhythms and has allowed the company to expand and evolve to better serve patients. After completing his undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2011, Brian Harris received his masters in Music Therapy.
Harris has since become a Board-Certified Music Therapist with specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). He later received advanced training in the field, becoming one of only 250 people in the world with the distinction of NMT Fellow. Harris was hired as the first NMT at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, where, in 2015, he founded the clinical division of MedRhythms.
With his continued leadership, this business has grown into the most comprehensive NMT program in the country. Since 2013, Harris has delivered over 100 presentations on the clinical application of music at venues around the world, including Harvard Medical School, the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Alpert Medical School at Brown University, the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and Stanford Medical Center.
He is the CEO of MedRhythms and lives in Portland, Maine, where he works at the headquarters for the company's recently launched medical device division. In his spare time he enjoys playing ping pong, watching college basketball and traveling.
Owen McCarthy
President and Founder
Owen McCarthy
President and Founder
Owen is the co-founder and President of MedRhythms Inc., which he intends to lead with compassion and a commitment to excellence. He is determined to provide patients across the globe with the services necessary to recover their walking ability and regain their independence. Owen started MedRhythms as an experienced entrepreneur with a MBA degree from Harvard Business School.
Prior to matriculating at Harvard, Owen was an engineering student at the University of Maine. He was among the top students at the university and was named the top engineering student in the class of 2010. His entrepreneurial experience officially began in 2013 when he served on the founding team for the 3D printing company Voxel8, where he worked in business development. Prior to Voxel8, Owen worked as an intrapreneur in sales at Ashland Inc., doubling the size of a new focus area of the company.
Owen additionally serves as the Chair of the University of Maine Board of Visitors, where he serves as a strategic advisor to the President of the university. On the weekends, Owen is an avid basketball player, reluctant runner, and a passionate University of Maine Black Bear fan from his home in Gorham, Maine.
Caitlin Hebb
MT-BC, NMT/F
Clinical Operations Manager
Caitlin Hebb
MT-BC, NMT/F, Clinical Operations Manager
Caitlin is the Clinical Operations Manager and NMT for MedRhythms Therapy. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Therapy, and received her fellowship in Neurologic Music Therapy from The Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy.
Caitlin is also the Internship Director for MedRhythms, Inc at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital where she primarily works with patients on the traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord units. She is passionate about education and advocacy, and has spoken at several regional and national conferences. In addition, she leads cutting edge groups, including the Boston University Aphasia Community Chorus. Caitlin also serves on the board of The New England Region of The American Music Therapy Association as the Interprofessional Collaborative Resources Representative.
Besides music, Caitlin’s favorite pass-time involves going to a top-notch coffee shop and enjoying a vanilla latte with a friend. She knows all of the best coffee shops in Boston!
Chrissy Stack
MS, MT-BC, NMT/F, CBIS
Business Development Manager
Chrissy Stack
MS, MT-BC, NMT, CBIS, Business Development Manager
Chrissy is the Business Development Manager and NMT for MedRhythms Therapy. Chrissy has an undergraduate degree in music education from The Catholic University of America, a graduate degree in music therapy from SUNY New Paltz, and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University.
Chrissy has supervised music therapy interns from Anna Maria College and Berklee College of Music. She is responsible for overseeing and shepherding the growth of MedRhythms clinical services. Chrissy also provides neurologic music therapy services for groups and individuals across a variety of settings. She serves on the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists Board of Governors, and has been working in the field of brain injury for the past 7 years.
Chrissy presents for MedRhythms at many conferences and brain injury events, speaking to the life changing neuroscience on how music is processed and perceived in the brain. Chrissy is currently working to establish MedRhythms NY, offering world class NMT services to patients with neurologic injury and disease in the Capital Region. In her free time, Chrissy enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking walks with her husband and dogs, reading, singing, and doing puzzles!
Kiera Druhan
MT-BC,
Neurologic Music Therapist
Kiera Druhan
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Kiera graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in music therapy after completing her internship at Terrell State Hospital. After personal experience with a TBI during her undergrad, Kiera pursued her certification in Neurologic Music Therapy with the goal of using her passion for music to work with people who have gone through similar experiences. She currently works as an in-home therapist serving clients on an outpatient basis and sees clients for telehealth sessions.
When Kiera is not working, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Rhythm, catching up with family and friends, reading, and exploring specialty coffee shops around the south shore!
Delaney Mohesky
MT-BC,
Neurologic Music Therapist / Fellow
Delaney Mohesky
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Delaney graduated from Florida State University with a degree in music therapy after completing her internship at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital. During her undergrad, she discovered her love for music and it's effects on the injured brain and became certified as a Neurologic Music Therapist. She continues to stay passionate about research in the fields of music and neuroscience.
Delaney is the clinician at Spaulding Cape Cod Hospital and sees clients for in-home sessions. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the city.
VANESSA MORAN
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Vanessa Moran
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Vanessa graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in music therapy after completing her internship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital with MedRhythms. Vanessa has always been interested in Music Cognition, and pursued her certification in Neurologic Music Therapy because it stands at the corner of her two passions; neuroscience and music.
Vanessa is the clinician at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY as well as treats via Teletherapy. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, and eating good food.
DIANA CORTÉS
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Diana Cortés
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Diana is originally from Mexico and moved to Boston to pursue her music therapy degree at Berklee College of Music. During her undergraduate, she served as President-Elect and President of the New England Region Association Students (NER-AMTAS) and as the Newsletter Editor for the Music Therapy Club at Berklee. Diana completed her internship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and received her certification in Neurologic Music Therapy. She currently works as one of the clinicians at Spaulding Charlestown and sees clients for telehealth sessions.
In addition to music, Diana is passionate about cooking and likes to try new recipes during her free time.
Beth Katz
MT-BC,
Neurologic Music Therapist / Fellow
Beth Katz
MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist / Fellow
Beth got her Bachelor's degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her Master's degree in Music Therapy from Augsburg University.
She completed her internship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital with MedRhythms and is a Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow. Beth has always been interested in how the brain processes music, and the potential of music to change and heal the brain.
In her free time, Beth enjoys seeing live music, practicing yoga and spending time with her pet bunnies.
Advisory Board
Michael Thaut
Founder, Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy & University of Toronto Professor
Ron Hirschberg
M.D at MGH and Spaulding, Movement Clinic
Dr. Ron Hirschberg is a physiatrist who works in acute inpatient care at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Hirschberg specializes in trauma rehabilitation with emphasis on traumatic brain injury (TBI) spinal cord injury (SCI) and polytrauma. His experience and interests are in continuum of care for rehab and recovery, general neurorehabilitation in acute and post acute settings, in addition to the music-brain interface and neurologic music therapy (NMT).
Current research interests include TBI - with projects in recovery and treatment with low-level-laser-therapy (LLLT), severe TBI prognosis and diagnosis with work in functional MRI, EEG including response to music stimuli - and early mobilization in the intensive care unit.
Lou Awad
Wyss Institute and founder of BU’s NeuromotorRecovery Laboratory
Lou Awad
Wyss Institute and founder of BU’s Neuromotor Recovery Laboratory
Lou Awad is a movement scientist with clinical training as a physical therapist. He is currently an Associate Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, where he received his Postdoctoral Training. Awad founded the Neuromotor Recovery Laboratory at Boston University and is an Assistant Professor in BU’s Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training.
Additionally, Awad is a Research Faculty Member at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Stroke Research and Recovery Institute. His research is grounded in a multi-modal evaluation framework that spans the clinical, biomechanical, and physiological domains.
He has led and contributed to studies that have spanned the translation continuum, focusing on the discovery and evaluation of novel interventions and wearable rehabilitative technology.
David Storto
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Growth Officer of Tufts Medicine
David Storto
President of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
David E. Storto is the President of Partners Continuing Care and the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Under Mr. Storto's leadership since 1998, PCC has grown and been developed as the fully integrated non-acute care services division of Partners HealthCare based in Boston, Massachusetts. PCC includes two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals with 23 outpatient centers, two long-term acute-care hospitals, and three skilled nursing facilities, together recognized as the SRN. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is the highly ranked and internationally recognized flagship of the SRN and is home to the Harvard Medical School's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Prior to joining Partners and Spaulding, Mr. Storto was the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Mr. Storto served in numerous capacities during his 18-year tenure at RIC, including social worker, Director of Admissions and Marketing, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and Vice President of Planning. During this time, he became an expert in operational management, program development, governance and strategic planning in rehabilitation facilities.
Mr. Storto received his undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with distinction, in 1976 and a Masters Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago in 1978. He received his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 1986.
Mr. Storto is married to Shelley Mogil and they live in Boston, Massachusetts. They have two children Max and Mara. Outside of work and family, Mr. Storto is a marathon runner who loves to cook, sing karaoke, and travel.
Ron Hirschberg
M.D at MGH and Spaulding, Movement Clinic
Scott Wallace
Advisor, VP of Strategic Partnership at Optum Labs
Scott Wallace is Vice President of Business Development at Optum Labs, an open collaborative research and innovation center. Optum Labs partners with industry stakeholders, leveraging healthcare big data, information assets, and tools to accelerate innovation and translate research into improved patient care.
Prior to joining Optum Labs in 2014, Scott worked at Alliance Life Sciences Consulting Group, Inc., where he focused on helping life science companies improve operational results within the commercial business space. As Vice President of Sales & Marketing, he was responsible for global sales and marketing efforts as well as business client relationships in the greater Boston area.
Scott also worked for IBM Healthcare & Life Sciences from 2002-2005 and again from 2007-2012 in sales leadership and management roles that were focused on driving client value through IBM’s entire product, service, and solution portfolio. From 2005-2007, Scott held the position of Vice President of Business Development at BG Medicine, an early stage Systems Biology research company. Here, he was responsible for all sales, marketing, and business development activities. Prior to 2002, Scott held a variety of sales leadership and business development positions at several companies in the Healthcare and Life Science industries.
Scott is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and building high-performance teams in the areas of business strategy and growth. These leadership qualities, along with his experience in advanced analytics, big data, and AI, have made Scott a valuable Advisory Board member. At MedRhythms, he provides strategic and practical guidance in the company’s development.
