The Team
Each practitioner who joins us brings not only skill and knowledge, but a deep commitment to walking alongside others in their wellness journey. We are here to create a space that is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in purpose—where both clients and practitioners feel empowered to grow, thrive, and do meaningful work. Together, we are building something special: a team that’s driven by heart, guided by integrity, and focused on helping people heal from the inside out.
Interested in being part of our team? We'd love to connect.
Reach out to us at themendintegrative@gmail.com.
Elizabeth Burchell
Founder & Massage Therapist
Elizabeth is a licensed massage therapist and the founder of The Mend Integrative Wellness Studio—a space created to support the healing of the whole person: mind, body, and soul. She specializes in therapeutic bodywork that helps clients relieve pain, restore balance, and reconnect with their bodies in meaningful ways.
A graduate of Southeastern College in Charlotte, NC, Elizabeth is currently continuing her education to become a Functional Nutritional Counselor, deepening her ability to help clients get to the root cause of their symptoms and feel empowered in their wellness journey.
Her passion lies in creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and encouraged to heal from the inside out.
When she’s not in the studio, Elizabeth finds joy in live music, paddle boarding, and soaking up time in nature—recharging her soul and dreaming up what’s next for The Mend.
Favorite coffee drink: Hazelnut mocha cappuccino with extra foam.
office: 704-396-6703
Kayla Fitzpatrick
Postural Alignment Specialist
Founder of Thrive Posture Alignment
Kayla’s passion for movement and body alignment began early, with decades of experience in dance and teaching. That lifelong love of movement eventually led her to advanced certifications in posture alignment and exercise therapy through the Egoscue Institute.
Now, she works with clients virtually—offering highly personalized posture therapy sessions over Zoom that are just as impactful as in-person work. Her approach helps reduce pain, improve alignment, and restore balance in the body—all from the comfort of your own home.
Kayla brings a warm, attentive presence to every session and takes time to truly understand your unique needs. She specializes in finding the root of pain and guiding you through targeted movement to restore balance.
(828)-407-9193
Amanda Baxter
Doula
Amanda's journey as a doula is fueled by a deep belief in the strength and wisdom of birthing individuals and their families. Witnessing the transformative power of birth, particularly through her own empowering home births, ignited a passion in her to support others during this incredible life event.
She's here to offer compassionate, informed, and continuous support tailored to your unique needs throughout pregnancy and birth. Her role is to empower you with evidence-based information, help you explore your options, and provide unwavering comfort and advocacy. She believes every birth story is unique and deserves to be celebrated.
Whether you envision a hospital birth, a birth center experience, or a home birth, she'll be a steady presence, helping you navigate your path with confidence and peace. Amanda is dedicated to helping families thrive as they welcome their newest members. She's excited to connect with you and be a part of your journey!
Alysia "Aly" East
Holistic Wellness Life Coach
Alysia supports high-achieving, neurodivergent, and caregiving women navigating chronic stress, emotional heaviness, and burnout to redesign stress, belief, & mindset patterns at the Nervous System level.
After more than two decades in nursing and her own experience with stress-related illness, emotional shutdown, and burnout, Alysia discovered the transformative power of soul-centered healing. That journey led her to build Beelieve Wellness - a practice rooted in compassion, science, and faith-fueled care.
Alysia now offers a trauma-informed, nervous system-based approach to healing that integrates somatic practices like breathwork, EFT tapping, and mindfulness. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to unmask and let their unique light shine through.
Her work centers around helping clients rediscover who they are meant to be, reclaim inner peace, confidence, and reconnect with their authentic selves - body, mind, heart, and soul.
“Anything is possible for those who believe” ~ Mark 9:23
Supporting your healing journey is my honor. Let’s connect.
BSN | Board-Certified Nurse Coach | Certified NeuroSomatic Practitioner
