Our Practitioners
We are proud to have some of Chattanooga’s best practitioners that offer a variety of modalities to meet the health needs of our city. All of our practitioners are here to partner with you and are dedicated to your health. All practitioners can be found in The Wellness Corner Complex.
Nutrition World
Specializations
Wellness Consulting
Supplementation
Weight Loss
Since 1979, Nutrition World has been offering the top quality nutritional supplements to the Chattanooga community. They have an ever expanding range of services offered and areas of expertise. They are your partner on your wellness journey.
423.892.4085
The Retreat
Specializations
Bryan Johnson, MD | Vital Life Medical Care
Specializations
Personalized Health Care
Vibrant Wellness
Wellness Partnerships
Dr. Johnson is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Palliative Medicine and Integrative Medicine. For the last 8 years he served as the Medical Director for Erlanger Serious Illness Care, where he practiced Integrative Palliative care for the most critically ill. He has been an active associate professor of clinical medicine at UTC since March, 2014. Dr. Johnson is passionate about helping individuals successfully meet their health goals by guiding patients through a personalized plan.
423.707.6019
Dr. Aileen Litwin | Happy Healthy Pediatrics, PLLC
Specializations
Pediatrics
Lifestyle Medicine
Obesity Medicine
Dr. Litwin is a triple board-certified pediatrician. She was as an active duty medical officer in the United States Navy who cared for military families prior to moving back home to Tennessee. Dr. Litwin is committed to supporting Chattanooga families through evidence-based, holistic medical care with a focus on foundational wellness, balanced family dynamics, and resilience.
423.521.2303
Stephanie Carter | Stephanie’s Therapeutic Bodywork, LLC
Specializations
Medical Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Stephanie is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience in Therapeutic and Medical Massage. She specializes in providing relief for sciatic nerve pain, migraines/headaches, TMJ, stiff neck, stress/muscle tension, sports injuries and so much more! Stephanie’s approach is unique, each massage is customized for your individual needs.
423.702.1554
Sherlyn Cutshall
Specializations
Neuromuscular Therapy
Frozen Shoulder and Low Back Pain
Athletic Massage
Sherlyn is Licensed and Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy. She has more than 14 years of experience in the field of therapeutic and medical massage, and specializes in neuromuscular therapy. She has been successful in treating conditions such as, but not limited to, frozen shoulder, neck pain, low back and hip pain, TMJ syndrome, headaches and sciatia. She also treats athletes and understands what it takes to get an athlete competition-ready.
Known for her compassion and knowledge, Sheryln blends relaxation with a therapeutic touch and goal oriented massage.
423.243.4730
Joshua Porter, PA-C | Optimize U Chattanooga
Specializations
Hormone Optimization
Health Optimization
Joshua Porter serves as the Clinical Director for Optimize U Chattanooga. He has worked as a Physician Assistant for over 10 years. He has an extensive background in sports medicine, nutrition, supplementation, and athletic performance.
423.206.9753
Jamie Jackson
Specializations
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Fire Cupping
Jamie practices Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a board certified acupuncturist and herbalist. She moved to Chattanooga from Colorado with her family in 2016.
303.328.5869
Dr. Brett Wheatcroft, DC
Specializations
Chiropractic Care
Pain Management
Graston Technique
Dr. Wheatcroft has been serving the Chattanooga community for over a decade. He offers a holistic approach to chiropractic care, addressing lifestyle and how it relates to pain.
423.553.8589
Dorothea Johnson, LA
Specializations
Aesthetician
Facials
Body Wraps
Dorothea is a Licensed Aesthetician. She specializes in facials, full body waxing, body wraps, chemical peels, and make overs. She also sells professional skin care products.
423.290.5023
Danielle Killeffer, RD, LDN, CGP/Nutrapothica
Specializations
Nutrition Therapy
Biofeedback Therapy
Ionic Foot Baths
Danielle is a licensed and Registered Dietician with over 12 years of experience. She is also a Certified GAPS Practitioner and Certified ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy Practitioner. Danielle strongly believes that by decreasing toxins and inflammation, and by providing the body with key nutrients, the body is able to heal naturally and optimally function.
423.300.6702
Mackie Pierre
Specializations
Stretching and Flexibility
Weight Management
Strength Training
Mackie has been a personal trainer for almost two decades. He can work with anyone’s physical limitations and injuries due to his vast experience.
423.645.0935
Rhonda Paseur, CCT
Specializations
Thermography
Rhonda is an ACCT Certified Clinical Thermographer. Thermography is a clinical imaging procedure without compression or radiation that allows women and men the opportunity to become aware of physiological changes in breast and body health before there is a diagnosis of disease.
423.667.1014
Dr. David Redd | Quicksurg
Specializations
Outpatient Surgery
Minor Surgical Procedures
After 30 years of surgery, Dr. Redd decided to continue on in a way that would help return health care to its patient-centered roots. He provides outpatient, minor surgical procedures when you need them that honors your time and wallet. He focuses on things on the skin (skin tags, warts), things under the skin (cysts, abscesses) and things through the skin (ingrown nails, lacerations, splinters). He offers free consultations and quick results.
423.551.3400
Michelle Rigling, PhD, M.Sc., MBA, CLC | Cavewoman Counseling and Retreats
Specializations
Holistic Counseling
Nature-Based Retreats
Herbal Wellness Education
Spiritual Wellness Circles
Michelle offers integrative counseling, retreats, and group experiences such as women's circles and drumming. She is a doctorate-level Transpersonal Counselor and a board-certified Holistic Health Practitioner with 12 years of experience in mental healthcare and trauma-responsive social work. Transpersonal Counseling is a whole-self approach to wellness and recovery that goes beyond physical and mental health to also include emotional and spiritual wellness.
Michelle blends traditional counseling with holistic therapies such as dreamwork, herbal medicine, therapeutic writing, and mindfulness. She is also a Certified Eco-Therapy Guide, a Plant-Spirit Medicine Facilitator, and the Founder of The Midsouth Women's Herbal Collective. She offers in-office, outdoor, and virtual sessions.
Mary Stocker, DPT, PMA-CPT
Specializations
Physical Therapy
Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner
Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher
Mary has been a physical therapist for 16 years and a certified Pilates instructor for 12 years. Her unique way of combining years of physical therapy training with the benefits of Pilates has resulted in unparalleled results for her clients, whether they are seeking enhanced muscular strength, relief from pain, better postural alignment, or even recovering from an injury. Mary offers both mat and equipment sessions and classes.
423.355.5756