The Ripsy Story
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Tom Tarshis, RipsyTech emerged from a clear need for easy-to-use EHR software.
Tom, once a software engineer and now a psychiatrist, started the Bay Area Children's Association, a non-profit providing youth mental health services.
After years of struggling to find an EHR that fit the organization’s needs, he decided to combine his technical and medical expertise to design the right system himself.
And so it began
By 2015, Tom had a working prototype of the system to show to friends and colleagues at psychiatry conferences across the United States, gathering critical feedback every step of the way.
By 2016, the product was integrated into the Bay Area Children’s Association’s clinical and operational workflows.
Why “Ripsy”?
RipsyTech was affectionately named after Tom's dog, Ripsy, who served as an emotional support animal during the formative days of his Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Our logo features Ripsy as a tribute, symbolizing how our EHR similarly acts as a support companion for mental health professionals, offering comfort and reliability so clinicians can fully focus on patient care.
Now equipped with an expert team across multiple disciplines, RipsyTech has grown and launched its flagship EHR system.
Although the team is bigger, one principle has persisted: to be a force of positive change in the lives of mental health providers and their clients.
As for the Bay Area Children’s Association, it’s since evolved into Bay Children’s Services, upholding its mission to deliver exceptional mental healthcare to the youth of California’s Bay Area.
Where are we now?
Meet our amazing team
Sofie Lehtikoski
Fullstack Software Developer
Ryan Myers, MBA
Business Development Manager
Bruce Klein, MBA
Chief Technology Officer
Tom Tarshis, MD, MPH
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Evan Trager, MD
Chief Innovation Officer
Natalie Lyukevich
Chief Financial Officer
Parker Anderson, MA
Product Manager
Sara Heron, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Our Mission
Our core mission at RipsyTech is to revolutionize the field of mental healthcare, with a particular focus on youth suffering from mental health issues.
We are driven by a deep-seated passion and calling to make mental health care more accessible and effective.
Our approach is rooted in simplifying the administrative aspects of healthcare, enabling professionals to focus on what truly matters: patient care and well-being.
We are a company built for purpose, not for profit, and we invite you to join us in this meaningful journey.