Meet our Network

Meet your Support Teams

James Fraser Rini MD. MPH.

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Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

Dr. James Rini is a board-certified behavioral neurologist at Ochsner, specializing in innovative diagnostic tools for neurodegenerative diseases, with research focused on virtual reality and personalized technology to enhance accessibility and clinical care.

Tommy Vo, BS, CDP

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Neurocognitive Associate

Tommy Vo is the Neurocognitive Associate Team Leader of the Neurocognitive Program at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Skylar Dillon LCSW.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Skylar Dillon is the social work team leader of the Neurocognitive Program at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Nancy Insidioso LCSW.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nancy Insidioso, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Ochsner Health in New Orleans.

Geoffrey Roniger

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Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional

Geoffrey Roniger is a seasoned yoga instructor and founder of Yoga Unbound in New Orleans, known for integrating biomechanical alignment, intuitive movement, and metaphor to make yoga accessible, with a career spanning studio leadership, corporate wellness, and therapeutic yoga programs.

Emily Toups, CCC-SLP, CBIS

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Speech Language Pathologist

Emily Toups, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Brain Injury Specialist at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, specializing in speech, cognition, and swallowing therapy for progressive neurological diseases and advocating for early intervention and comprehensive care.

Meredith Sharpe, MA, MT-BC

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Music Therapist

Meredith Sharpe is a Neurologic Music Therapist with Sharpe Notes Music Therapy, LLC, providing individual and group sessions at the Northshore Clinic, specializing in using music to enhance brain function.

Penny Roberts, PhD, MT-BC

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Chair, Loyola University Music Therapy Department

Penny Roberts, PhD, MT-BC, holds degrees in Piano Pedagogy, Music Therapy, and Aging. With over 20 years of experience in dementia, hospice, palliative care, and oncology, she co-authored the IMTAP and has contributed to books and research publications.

Lauren Davis MD.

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Pulmonologist/Sleep Specialist

Dr. Lauren L. Davis is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist and pulmonologist with over 35 years of experience, founding Pontchartrain Sleep Medicine and serving as Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at North Oaks Health System, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

David Houghton MD.

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Movement Disorder Neurologist

Dr. David J. Houghton is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders at Ochsner Health, serving as Chief of the Division of Movement and Memory Disorders and Medical Director of Ochsner's Telemedicine program, with expertise in deep brain stimulation, interdisciplinary clinics, and Parkinsons research.