MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Joseph Cooper
MD, Medical Director
Joseph L. Cooper, M.D. is a long time resident of Eastern NC, having trained at New Hanover Regional Medical Center (through UNC / AHEC) after graduating Medical School and Engineering School at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Dr. Cooper enjoys helping the underserved populations of the area, and he provides ultrasound services to several underserved county health departments in the area, on a weekly basis. Among other professional activities, he is a large supporter of home birth and local providers in Eastern NC.
Dr. Todd Pruitt
Naturopathic Doctor, (trad.), BCDFM
Dr. Todd Pruitt was raised in a pastor’s home and felt the call to ministry from a young age. After high school, he attended both Rhema Bible Training Center and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While there, the Lord gave him the mandate to help others realize the finished work of the healing power available in Christ Jesus, and how to walk it out. Knowing that healing is spirit, soul and body, he went on to train in the areas of chiropractic and functional medicine.
Dr. Todd has been in holistic healthcare for more than twenty years and has been a promoter in assisting Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to gain acceptability. He is a Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy, ND (trad.) with graduate studies in the comprehensive field of Functional Medicine (BCDFM).
Todd believes that a broader approach to healthcare, crossing various disciplines, can offer the practitioner the suitable, wider lens to tackle complex syndromes in today’s world. This is especially true in the context of healing, where the belief in the body’s innate intelligence and ability to heal itself inspires the practitioner in their assessments. Dr. Todd, along with the entire staff, integrate the Word of God into natural health modalities to bring soundness to the whole person, and they often minister by the laying on of hands as an integral part of complete health.
Julie Pruitt
Facility Administrator, Esthetics, EFT-MSTR
Julie Pruitt is a wife, mother, and a passionate lifelong student of energy medicine and integrative therapies. Growing up in a pastor’s home and having a personal relationship with Christ from an early age, Julie is a firm believer in the finished work of Healing found in the Power of Jesus, and the role that plays in our health.
Since 2003, Julie has served as the American brand ambassador for a European Bioenergy Nutraceutical Company and has expertise in areas of: Manufacture - creating and testing supplement efficacy in the lab, building health centers and wellness programs across the United States - from conception to brick-and-mortar completion, and creating client advocacy educational programs for long-term well-being.
At Renew Wellness, she works alongside her husband, Dr. Todd, and coaches the team as Facility Administrator.
Client Relations & Product Specialist
Kathy Roehl
Kathy has more than thirty years of experience in customer service and store management. In her personal life, Kathy is passionate about health and wellness and is gifted in teaching others. She enjoys walking, working out, cooking, traveling, and listening to music,(while doing all the above). She loves meeting new people and helping them live their best life.
Kathy hosts several weekly classes at Renew Wellness, including: Frequency Fridays - which is a fun, energetic session around the BioCharger, as well as Mindful Mondays, where folks are encouraged to bring their favorite java and a Bible and enjoy a devotion, prayer and fellowship.
Kathy is an integral part of the staff and is often referred to as the "glue" that holds us all together. She resides in Calabash with her husband, Wayne.
Alex McManus
RN, Infusion Therapy
Alex McManus is a wife and Mom of two wonderful children. She is a registered nurse with more than eight years experience as a hospital bedside nurse in cardiology, neurology, and nephrology.
Alex has a love and passion for alternative functional medicine and practicing from an integrative, holistic treatment paradigm.
As our head RN, Alex administers IV vitamin drips and intramuscular shots, as well as operating the ECP Machine. She educates her patients on how to live a healthier lifestyle and insightful ways to achieve vitality and an exceptional quality of life.
Kate Kusterbeck
RN, BSN; Patient Educator
As a Nurse Coach and Educator, Kate endeavors to teach simple, yet transformational techniques, which will dramatically improve a patient's health outcome.
As an RN, Kate has worked in a variety of professional specialty areas, including, but not limited to: Medical Surgical Nursing, Telemetry, Hospital Holistic Nurse and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Kate has also completed many study courses and seminars in: Holistic Healing Methods, Nutritional Consultation, Quantum Healing and is an Ageless Grace Educator, a Board Certified Nurse Coach and a Holistic Nurse.
Kate is a beacon of hope and a ray of sunshine to all who meet her. She is a beloved part of the team, here at Renew Wellness. Her vivacious teaching style and zest for life is infectious and you too will leave her seminars feeling refreshed and uplifted.
Keri Campbell
LMT, MFRT, E-RYT, Nutritionist
Keri Campbell is an inspiring speaker, teacher and a modern-day alchemist of Complementary Medicine therapies. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, certified in the John Barnes Method of Myofascial Release Therapy.
Keri is also a Nutritional Counselor and an Usui Reiki Master working with the human energy field and its effects on the physical body.
In addition to bodywork, Keri also teaches group and private yoga sessions and has served as the yoga instructor to Olympic Athletes at the training center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her unique combination of therapies is truly at the forefront of Energy Medicine and has led her to much success in helping people get out of pain, both physically and emotionally, by treating the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
Therese Taylor
Physical Therapist Manual Lymph Drainage
Therese is specially trained in Manual Lymph Drainage, a gentle massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling and promote healing.
Therese takes a whole-person approach, working closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs and goals. With her caring demeanor and commitment to professionalism and excellence, she will support you every step of the way to reach optimal function and wellness.
Therese's areas of specialty include:
Pre-Op and Post-Op Lymph Drainage
Anti-Inflammatory Massage
Acupressure
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Muscle Energy Techniques
Traditional Physical Therapy Technique
RN, Energy Medicine Practitioner Holistic Health and Life Coach www.BalancedWellness.net
Susan Macknin
Susan uses a holistic approach in addressing all symptoms by dealing with the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of the Client. The Body holds all Trauma. Therefore, if we just deal with issues on the emotional level, it doesn’t fully clear the physical effects of the issue. And if we just deal with physical symptoms, it doesn’t fully clear the issue on the emotional or mental level. This can lead to potential retraumatizing events or PTSD symptoms. It can also result in repeating negative patterns in life, and having challenges reaching goals or feeling inner peace and calm. We must deal with the symptoms as we deal with the root cause and clear every level of the energy field. Susan works in private sessions, group workshop settings, and on ZOOM for those unable to be present in person.
Through Energy Sessions, Frequency Balancing, and Holistic Life Coaching, Susan partners with you to work on:
Stress Reduction
Pain Management
Acute and Chronic Illnesses and Issues
Work-Life Balance
Finding your Passion and Clarity in Living Your Purposes
Finding Inner Peace and Joy
Trauma Release Work
Diana Dunbar
Diana is a Certified Natural Health Professional, EVOX Practitioner, Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, and Spiritual Coach with 17 years of experience as a manager and instructor. She is currently attending Trinity School of Natural Health pursuing her designation as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and eventually Traditional Naturopath with a focus in mental and emotional health. Her unique combination of skills enables her to identify clients' struggles and create achievable action plans with long term results.
Passionate about sustainable success, Diana excels in listening and ensuring her clients feel seen and heard. She believes that having healthy foundational practices established in your life creates a fertile ground for wellness.
CNHP
Shellie Watson
Client Relations
bio coming soon……..
Shelly Laine
Shelly Laine is the owner of Beacon Thermography, Inc., a mobile thermal imaging company based out of Surf City, NC, in 2015. Shelly is a Certified Clinical Thermographer through the American College of Clinical Thermology, which is the fastest growing and pre-eminent professional organization dedicated to the advancement of thermology and thermography through education, research and professional development. Beacon Thermography, Inc., is associated with Meditherm, the industry leader in medical Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging equipment and process. Meditherm and their certified clinical thermographers are recommended by Dr. Veronique Desaulniers (The Truth About Cancer series, author of Heal Breast Cancer Naturally) and Dr. Joseph Mercola of www.mercola.com, just to name a few.
Additional certifications held:
• Certified Health Coach – The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York City
• Board Certified and Accredited Member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)
• Certified BioEnergetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) Practitioner – Morter Health Systems
• Certified Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner – Ulan Nutritional System, Inc.
• Advanced Active Isolated Stretching Practitioner
If you would like to schedule with Shelly, please reach out to her directly, at: shellylaine@beaconthermography.com or call/text 727.470.1694.
Thermography, CCT, CHC, CNRTP