Stephanie moved from New York to South Carolina after graduating from Elmira College with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing. She then graduated from The University of South Carolina at Columbia in 2007 with a Master’s in Speech Pathology. Prior to joining the Rising Stars Children’s Therapy team in 2011, Stephanie worked in an elementary school in Cobb County. She has worked with children on articulation, expressive and receptive language, and fluency disorders. Along with these she has worked with autism spectrum disorders, auditory-verbal therapy and a variety of other diagnoses.

When not working, Stephanie enjoys traveling, learning to cook and spending time with friends and family.

Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia.  She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Georgia.  Since graduating, she has worked for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and has found her passion in working with children.  In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking, shopping, movies, and being with friends and family.

Denise Young is a 1991 graduate from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in physical therapy.  After graduation she moved south and practiced for three years in an adult rehabilitation hospital working with patients with neurological impairments.  In 1994 Denise began working as a pediatric physical therapist.  Over the past 17 years she has worked in a variety of pediatric settings; acute care hospital, outpatient clinic, schools, home based early intervention, and aquatics in North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia.  She lives in Roswell with her husband and daughter.   

Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Georgia State University. Katie completed her DPT research in gross motor skill developmental playgroups for young children with Down syndrome.  As a new graduate, she plans to advance her skills in the area of Pediatric Physical Therapy and later go on to get her Pediatric Specialist Certification. In her free time, Katie enjoys Georgia football, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends… and with her black lab Marley!

Carrie grew up in Cherokee County and has remained active in the community over the years.  She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science and is a BIG Georgia Bulldog fan!  She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from North Georgia College and State University.  She currently works in both pediatrics and women’s health.  She is married and has one beautiful dog.  In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Jessica Ann Pitts is an avid Jayhawk fan having received her Bachelor of Music Education degree with a major in Music Therapy from the University of Kansas in 2010. As a national board-certified Music Therapist, Jessica currently works for Therabeat, Inc. at In Harmony Pediatric Therapy in Canton, GA.  She is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association and the Music Therapy Association of Georgia. Jessica moved from the Midwest to Atlanta to complete her music therapy internship with children with special needs in the Fulton County School System during 2009-2010 school year. In May of 2009, Jessica received the E. Thayer Gaston Music Therapy award. Jessica is a licensed Kindermusik educator.  Jessica resides in Roswell, GA with her husband Kevin and their black cat, Casanova Marshall.

David Symons has dedicated all of his adult life to sharing the joys of music with children of all ages.  He currently holds three degrees (a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Brewton-Parker College, as well as a Master of Music Therapy degree and a Specialist in Music Education degree from the University of Georgia), and is certified as both a Music Educator and as a Music Therapist.  David is also classically trained as a concert pianist, having over 15 years of experience as a performer in both concert and clinical environments.  David comes to Therabeat, Inc. from Evans, Georgia, where he owned and operated his own pediatric therapy private practice.  In addition to his work with individual clients at Therabeat, David teaches a wide array of Kindermusik classes, including Village, Our Time, Imagine That, Young Child, Sign & Sing, and Family Time.

Chelsea Farr is currently completing her music therapy internship with the Fulton County School System, working with children with special needs ranging in age from elementary school to high school.  Chelsea received her Bachelor degree in Music Therapy from the University of Georgia.  She is a licensed Kindermusik Educator and is a member of the American Music Therapy Association as well as the Music Therapy Association of Georgia.  She interned as a music therapy student with Jennifer Puckett at the clinic during the summer of 2010.  She has worked with the Hugh Hodgson School of Music Community Music School at the University of Georgia leading group music therapy sessions with children with developmental disorders ranging from ages six to sixteen.   After the completion of her internship, she will become a board-certified music therapist with the intention of working with pediatrics in the clinical setting.  Chelsea is a very talented singer who is called to share the healing work of music with the lives of others.

Alison Williams hails from the Mississippi Delta where she received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS. She also received her Masters of Music Education with concentration in Music Therapy from the University of Georgia in December of 2010. Alison first came to us as an intern and is now an official member of our staff as a music therapist. She is a licensed music educator who loves working with children. Her goal is to become a board-certified music therapist as well as a credentialed early intervention specialist. Alison is a gifted singer who believes that her mission in life is to share the gift of music with others. 

Lydia is currently completing her Music Therapy internship at Therabeat, Inc.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC.  Having taught piano and violin lessons for seven years, she is excited to gain experience in adaptive music lessons.  During her undergraduate career, she worked with pediatrics in various clinical school settings.  These experiences gave her a passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential.  In her free time, Lydia enjoys being outdoors, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

Kimmy Yon is delighted to be the clinic manager and help In Harmony grow!  She splits her time between billing, advertising and marketing for the clinic.  She is a graduate of Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, and has a background in theatre arts.    She comes to the clinic with extensive experience in non-profit development and communications specifically for organizations championing children and adults with disabilities.  A native of Marietta, Kimmy enjoys making jewelry, cooking, watching movies and spending time with her son.