Meet the Team

Kelsey Banyash, LMBT

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

With 15+ years of massage experience, including massage in clinical settings (Mayo Clinic, UNC) as well as wellness/spa settings; our Founder saw a deep need for something innovative. She recognized the need for an intentionally designed supportive solution to support breast cancer patients experiencing post‑mastectomy and lumpectomy pain, lymphedema, and discomfort resulting from radiation and other treatments throughout their cancer journey.

Kelsey had a vision for building something meaningful, with the support of multiple medical professionals and breast cancer patients alike. They bring a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience when it comes to breast cancer massage. Kelsey is deeply passionate about breast cancer support and sets the tone for everything we do at Theratas.

Sarah Chick, MS

Chief Operations Officer

Focused, approachable, and driven by connection and results, our Chief Operating Officer is a builder at heart. They cultivate strong, strategic relationships across the startup ecosystem, nonprofit and corporate partners, and key stakeholders—leveraging deep connections in the Triangle and beyond. With clarity and care, they align people, ideas, and resources to the right solutions, turning collaboration into measurable impact.

Sarah has a clinical background with a decade in the counseling world, pivoting to the tech sector in 2020. She is deeply passionate about the human experience in technology.

Krysti Eberhart

Chief Strategy Officer

As Chief Strategy Officer, Krysti provides strategic oversight to Theratas’ growth and marketing efforts, supporting long‑term positioning and alignment with the company’s mission and goals. Krysti is passionate about establishing, growing, and scaling businesses and has also been in the entrepreneurial space in her own career journey.

Beth Kimbrough

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Beth is deeply committed to the launch and amplification of this work with financial sustainability and growth in mind. Beth has over 20 years in leadership roles in the business world and has a passion for women’s health and women in leadership.