The Hearts Behind the Rhythm
Keating Healing Rhythms is the shared vision of Ben and Melissa Keating, a husband-and-wife team dedicated to bringing people together through rhythm, sound, and authentic connection. What began as a passion for community and creativity has grown into multi-faceted wellbeing experiences that inspire presence, joy, and transformation.
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From immersive drum circles and sound journeys to coaching, retreats, and creative collaborations, Ben and Melissa weave heart, artistry, and purpose into every gathering. Their work is grounded in the belief that healing begins with harmony — within ourselves, with one another, and with the rhythm of life.
Ben Keating
Hey there — I’m Ben Keating, the bearded guy with a drum in one hand and a heart full of rhythm in the other. I’m a drum circle facilitator and sound healer, and I help people reconnect with joy, presence, and community through the universal language of rhythm.
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Music has always been more than sound to me — it’s a bridge between people, a release for the soul, and a reminder that healing can be both powerful and playful. Before stepping into this work full time, I spent years as an artistic enrichment coordinator for adults with special needs, creating inclusive spaces for creativity, connection, and self-expression. That experience deeply shaped my approach: everyone deserves a place where they can show up exactly as they are.
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I’ve trained with several incredible teachers and programs, including Beat the Odds, Village Music Circles, Jim Donovan’s Drum Circle Leadership, and Life Changing Energy Sound Healing. In 2024, I was honored to receive a Mass Cultural Council Grant for Creative Individuals, which helped me expand my work and bring drumming and sound healing to even more communities.
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Today, through Keating Healing Rhythms, I lead community drum circles, team-building sessions, and sound journeys that remind people that healing doesn’t have to be heavy — it can be rhythmic, uplifting, and deeply human.
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When I’m not drumming, you’ll probably find me hiking in the woods, spending time with my family, or exploring new percussion instruments (and occasionally convincing Melissa that we do need just one more drum).
Melissa Keating
Hi, I’m Melissa Keating, co-founder of Keating Healing Rhythms and a lifelong advocate for creativity, wellbeing, and authentic connection. My path has woven together corporate leadership with a deep commitment to mindfulness and integrative healing.
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Before launching this work full time, I spent two decades in financial technology, customer experience, and marketing strategy, leading global initiatives that supported wellbeing and human-centered design in the workplace. Along the way, I became a Certified Sound Healer and Meditation Teacher, discovering how rhythm, breath, and presence could help people reconnect with themselves and one another.
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Today, I bring that balance of structure and soul to our programs at Keating Healing Rhythms — blending practical insight with heart-centered experiences that nurture clarity, creativity, and calm. Whether through workshops, coaching, or guided sound journeys, my goal is to help people feel more at home in their own rhythm.
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When I’m not leading workshops or sound journeys, you’ll probably find me baking (yes, I’m a pastry chef at heart), exploring the woods with Ben and our daughter, or brainstorming our next community event.
We believe joy is contagious—and that every beat, laugh, and shared moment helps the world heal a little more.
