Welcome Wellness is a team of practitioners and staff who respect your health and healthcare choices. We love what we do and can't wait to meet you.
Dr. Karen Hartman, DC
Chiropractor
Chiropractor Dr. Karen Hartman has had the pleasure and privilege of serving her mountain community for over 25 years. Her love of being with people inspired her to be a chiropractor in 1982 and her love of the mountain lifestyle brought her to the Asheville area in 1987. Dr. Karen has created a diverse practice, welcoming people of all ages, from birth to old age, and all cultures, abilities, and lifestyles. Her chiropractic techniques are diverse as well. She practices chiropractic techniques from manual adjustments to drop table and arthrostim as well as incorporating massage, physiotherapy and acupuncture. Her thoughtful, individualized concern and care of people has made her a fixture in the natural health community, and she was voted #2 chiropractor in Asheville in the 2013 Best of WNC X-Awards by Mountain Xpress. Dr. Karen says she has the greatest job in the world; she hangs out with people she likes all day and helps them get well.
Dr. Corey Walton, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Corey Walton grew up in a small rural town in upstate New York, where he helped his grandparents run their dairy farm. Dr. Corey completed his undergraduate degree in clinical science from Keuka College in 2011. From there he obtained his chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 2013. Dr. Corey moved to Asheville shortly after graduation and began working with Dr. John Faherty until Dr. John’s retirement in the spring of 2017. In the spring of 2016 Dr. Corey had the pleasure of joining the wonderful practitioners and staff at Welcome Wellness. Since arriving at the office Dr. Corey has embraced the culture of treating patients like family. Under the amazing guidance of Dr. John and Dr. Karen, Dr. Corey has become proficient in a variety of techniques including diversified, flexion distraction, drop, toggle, arthrostim and extremity adjusting.
Dr. Corey’s passion is spending quality time with his partner Amanda and two dogs Roscoe and Riley. In his free time he also enjoys technology and experiencing live music. These among many other reasons are why he loves Asheville. Dr. Corey is extremely happy and enthusiastic about joining the wonderful family at Welcome Wellness.
Dr. Amanda Eastman, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Amanda Eastman has known all of her life that she wanted to help others alleviate pain. She found in high school that she wanted to become a chiropractor through healing her own sports injuries. Dr. Amanda graduated from New York Chiropractic College in the fall of 2013. On a vacation trip to Asheville she fell in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains and this wonderful community.
Dr. Amanda has had the privilege of being able to apprentice with Dr. Karen Hartman and Dr. Corey Walton to begin to perfect many skills and techniques. Dr. Eastman uses many adjusting techniques including manual, drop, flexion distraction, toggle, extremity adjusting and arthrostim. Dr. Amanda is extremely grateful and proud to be stepping into this new role and joining the talented, caring practitioners at Welcome Wellness. She has enjoyed and learned so much about patient care as the office manager at Welcome Wellness since 2017.
In her spare time Dr. Amanda enjoys hiking with her two dogs Riley and Roscoe, gardening, camping and enjoying live music with her partner Dr. Corey Walton.
D Smith, MAOM, Dipl.Ac, LAc,
Acupuncturist
D earned her Master’s Degree of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. For the past 10 years, she has studied with Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist Priest, which has given her a passionate and deep respect for Classical Chinese Medicine. D’s knowledge and experience have allowed her to help patients with a variety of issues including; emotional and physical pain, digestive issues, infertility and insomnia.
D also Volunteers as a board member with Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, an organization that rescues injured and orphaned wildlife and gives them a second chance at life. D’s passion for her hometown lead her into real estate many years ago and she continues to work part-time with the good folks at Appalachian realty as a realtor.
D is now accepting new patients!
Appointments can be made by calling (828) 606-0547 or clicking the link below.
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““Having been a friend as well as a patient of Dr. Karen Hartman for several decades, I am excited to bring my practice to Welcome Wellness. And I look forward to helping you on your path to optimum health.” ”
CC Young, LMBT
Licensed Massage Therapist
CC is a young intuitive native to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2015, Ms. Young attended Asheville-Buncombe Community College and achieved her Associates degree in Massage Therapy. Through years of training, dedication and hands-on experience CC has acquired an abundance of knowledge from Dr. Karen and other healthcare providers to help alleviate pain and discomforts found throughout the body. She enjoys working with the Welcome Wellness team.
CC offers a unique skill set by focusing her work on Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release Techniques. Upon reaching and releasing the deepest layers of muscle, it is important to focus on the thin layer of myofascial connective tissue that overlay and surrounds each muscle. In doing so she delivers a relieving and relaxing style of bodywork, with an instinctive touch to what each body needs.
CC finds balance and enjoyment from long hikes in nature. She also has a passion for traveling to new places, meeting new people and adventures. She seeks to deepen her understanding of the human experience. Live, Learn, Love and Grow.
Appointments can be made by calling 828-222-8236
Heather Wright, OTA, LMBT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Heather joined our team in May 2021. She has over 13 years of experience as a Massage Therapist. Over the course of her career, Heather has used workshops, classes, and independent study to develop a unique and varied approach to healing. With well rounded attention to both physical and emotional injury and trauma, Heather seeks to free the body from blocks to health.
“The human body knows how to heal, my job is to remind it, remove blocks, encourage and support client ownership of the process.”
In order to meet the varied challenges of this goal, Heather has gained proficiency with a variety of modalities including: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Polarity Therapy, Myofascial Unwinding, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Reiki and others.
“No two people come to me for the exact same thing, so no two sessions are the same. I do not have a standard massage or session.”
Heather sees clients Wednesday through Saturday for massage and/or energy work. Session lengths of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes are available. To schedule your appointment please visit https://www.soulbodyconnection.net/.
Dr. Kathryn Kekenes Peterson, DNP, MSN, BSN, AHN-BC, HTCP
Holistic Nurse Consultant & Educator, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
Dr. Kathryn Kekenes Peterson is an advanced board-certified Holistic Nurse with a doctorate in nursing practice; she is a certified Healing Touch practitioner.
She loves partnering with clients in achieving their health and wellness goals, offering personalized guidance and support on their journey to optimum wellbeing. Research has shown greater achievement of personal goals with support and guidance.
She offers Healing Touch (HT) as part of supporting and balancing the client’s system for holistic care. HT frequently places the client in a very relaxed or parasympathetic state, an optimal state for self-healing, rejuvenation, and restoration. HT can decrease symptoms of pain, anxiety, stress, depression and be supportive in cancer therapy and operative care.
In her free time, Kathryn enjoys cooking, hiking, camping, and gardening. She treasures time spent with her family and her two rescue kitties.
Please contact her with questions and to schedule an appointment. Text or call: 828-768-3009 email: brigidhealth@hotmail.com
Dr. Kathryn Kekenes Peterson is also available for speaking on her favorite topic of personal wellness or Healing Touch therapy at retreats, meetings, or conferences.
Laura Graham, LMBT
Lymphatic Enhancement Therapist
Laura developed her passion for touch and holistic health care while working in an acupuncture clinic, where she provided Chinese healing modalities such as Cupping and Gua Sha. She attended the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga and has been licensed in the state of North Carolina since 2015. As an Asheville native, Laura is delighted to provide Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy to her community.
Laura provides a gentle method of lymphatic drainage called Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy utilizing the Lymphstar Essence® device, as well as manual techniques that are tailored to each client's needs. She believes in providing space and support for people to heal themselves, and that lymphatic drainage and massage are favorable ways to facilitate the healing process. (LMBT#15187)
*because this type of lymphatic drainage utilizes and electrical/vibrational device it is contraindicated for anyone with the following health conditions:
Heart disease especically if increased blood flow is detrimental ( congestive heart failure or high blood pressure)
Kidney Failure
Pregnancy
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)/ risk of blood clots
Cancer
Acute infection of the limb (cellulitis)
Pacemaker or other implanted electronic medical devices
Generally not recommended for children under the age of 12
To schedule an appointment please visit https://grahamtherapeuticmassage.com/