Our team.
Nathalie Pearce, Veracity Skin Studio
Nathalie specializes in holistic, noninvasive, individually customized skin treatments that are nontoxic, grounded in nature, and always cruelty free.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the skincare industry, Nathalie is well equipped to help her clients weed through influencer marketing and skincare fads to find the right products and treatments for each individual. Before working in the treatment room she spent 10 years working on the retail side of the cosmetics industry and became very disillusioned by the marketing, green washing, judgments, and narcissism of the industry but she knew there could be another way.
Nathalie’s practice is age-positive and offers an alternative to the anti-aging industry by working with her clients to achieve healthy, glowing skin naturally. She helps her clients reduce stress, restore skin barrier health, and create balanced skin routines that will help them love and accept their skin even as it ages.
Nathalie is certified in the Vodder Method of lymphatic drainage for the face and neck, holds multiple certifications for facial Gua Sha, has studied connective tissue massage, is trained in Reki level 2, is a member of the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners and believes less is often more when it comes to skin health.
Memphis Wellness Collective was founded by Nathalie in 2020 out of a desire to offer a truly holistic approach to skincare and whole body care.
Alison Unterreiner, Aurum Acupuncture
Alison is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine (DACM) and licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) & herbalist in the States of New York and Tennessee with board certifications through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Patient-centered integrative Chinese Medicine is at the heart of Alison Unterreiner, LAc. This is a different approach from the Western paradigm of medical treatment, which focuses solely on treating symptoms and not on treating the root cause of dysfunction. With acupuncture and Chinese medicine, the goal is to fix the symptoms by healing the root. She has seen firsthand that when you allow Eastern and Western medicine to work together, clinical outcomes are greatly improved. With Alison Unterreiner, L.Ac., your treatment will embody all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through personal attention and one-on-one work, individualized treatment plans will be developed for patients, with frequent check-ins and monitoring of progress to ensure the treatments are on track.
Her clinical experience ranges from assisting women through childbirth in the labor and delivery ward at Lutheran Medical Center/NYU Langone in Brooklyn, New York, to working with veterans in order to provide pain relief and pain management at the VA Hospital in Manhattan.
Michelle Edwards, Holistic Harmony and Health
As a solutions-focused holistic practitioner, Michelle has traveled her own personal healing journey out of a corporate/Higher Education career and illness into the world of holistic wellness and health care where she found purpose and passion. Her training in counseling, integrative nutrition, energy, massage and bodywork all come together in a unique blend of care for her clients.
She has experience working in chiropractic, functional medicine and counseling settings and works closely with other Holistic and medical practitioners in town to assist clients in their healing. For bodywork, she blends techniques from Swedish massage, Thai bodywork, acupressure, stretching, trigger point, myofacial release and energy work depending what her client needs. She takes a very individualized approach to her work recognizing that we all feel different in our bodies on different days and in different seasons of our life. Healing and wellness look different for everyone…therefore all treatments are as unique as the person receiving them.
Caroline Jung, CMJ Acupuncture
Caroline’s life long interest in holistic health led her to her career of Chinese
Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist in IL and TN and a NCCAOM board certified practitioner. Caroline has experience of training with prominent practitioners including Dr. Huang Huang, Dr. Debra Betts and Sharon Weizenbaum. During her 16 years in Chicago, she worked in various healthcare facilities including Children’s Memorial Hospital, Women’s Healthcare Partners of IL Gynecology Group and Chicago Women’s Health Center. Over the years, Caroline continues to see the nurturing results that Chinese medicine can bring about for various health issues. She has experience of working with individuals of all ages including infants and children. Although her heartfelt passion is in women’s health, she has experience in helping patients find relief with symptoms and illnesses such as pain, insomnia, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders and psycho emotional disorders. One of the essential goals Caroline has for patients is working alongside them on their journey and offering supportive treatments and preventative care recommendations.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ― Lao Tzu
Becca Coleman, Space Cadet Massage Therapy
At Space Cadet Massage Therapy, my practice optimizes the creation of space within the mind, body and spirit to achieve your ultimate Zen.
In today’s world, where “spacing out” equals “numbing out,” I seek to bring a healthy, whole-body alternative to achieve relaxation as part of your overall wellness journey.
Whether you’re seeking relief from physical discomfort or looking to unwind and rejuvenate, I believe true wellness encompasses a harmonious balance between our physical, mental and emotional selves. This is why I strive to elevate the art of massage therapy by creating a safe space where the body and mind can transcend daily stresses.
I specialize in a variety of modalities that cater to individual needs including therapeutic, Thai, relaxation and prenatal massage therapy. Through a holistic approach to healing, my massages are designed to release tension, promote circulation, align the body and restore peace-of-mind.
My practice is rooted in the belief that every touch, every mindful moment of presence, has the power to unlock the body’s innate capacity for healing and renewal. My journey as a massage therapist is fueled by my passion for learning and growth reflected in my degree from the Massage Institute of Memphis that I acquired in 2006, and my continued education. I have had the privilege of learning from brilliant and generous teachers both locally and internationally. Through this, I’m dedicated to continually expanding my knowledge, honing my skills, and exploring new modalities that allow me to best serve my clients on their unique path towards holistic wellness.
When you’re ready, let’s space out
– Becca Coleman, lover of animals, plants and sunshine.
Dr. Alexis Hutchison, PT, DPT, OCS
Alexis is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a board certified Orthopedic Specialist. Alexis utilizes her extensive training in orthopedics, pelvic health, and visceral manipulation to care for her patients with a comprehensive approach. After several years working in fast paced clinics and seeing the frustrations many patients faced with traditional physical therapy, Alexis founded Absolute Kinetics to provide a higher level and more personalized physical therapy experience to the Cincinnati, Ohio community. In 2021, Alexis relocated to Memphis, Tennessee and expanded Absolute Kinetics to serve the Memphis community in 2022.
Alexis utilizes manual techniques including Dry Needling, Visceral Manipulation, IASTM, and Myofascial Cupping, along with patient education and therapeutic exercises, to help her patients reach their personal goals. Alexis specializes in treating all orthopedic conditions, pelvic health for vulva owners, prenatal and postpartum women, and vestibular and balance therapy.
Kirsten Cannon, LPC-MHSP, LCMHC, CEDS, NCC
Kirsten is a neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+ celebrating, sex-positive, weight-inclusive therapist practicing with compassion, a sense of humor, and a robust capacity to be with people as they experience the full spectrum of human emotions. She practices from a true holistic and multidisciplinary approach to healing and loves to collaborate with physicians, PTs, dietitians, and body workers to help her clients heal their whole selves. She sees individual clients age 12 and older (yes, she sees adolescents!) and provides relationship counseling for adult relationships.
She is state licensed in multiple states as a professional mental health counselor, nationally certified as a professional counselor (NCC), and internationally certified as an eating disorder specialist (CEDS). Kirsten is trained through the intermediate level in Somatic Experiencing® (SE) trauma resolution, and she will complete her advanced level and the 3 year training program with Somatic Experiencing® International, earning her Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™️) certification, in early 2025. She specializes in trauma (especially sexual, religious, relational, and developmental), anxiety, sexual shame, purity culture recovery, extreme self-criticism, eating disorders, body image struggles, ADHD & ASD recognized later in life, perfectionism, overly controlling/controlled behavior, achievement burnout, and chronic people-pleasing.
Kirsten believes that people have everything they need for healing already within themselves; they simply need the time, space, and support to discover their own capacity and restore wellness to their nervous systems. Our bodies are often carrying the burden of stories we feel we have resolved intellectually, so we have to bring the body into the therapy room in order to reach true resolution and renegotiation of trauma. Authentic healing and wellness come when we are able to reopen the conversation with our bodies, repair that ruptured relationship, and integrate into one gracefully embodied self. In working with Kirsten, you’ll learn how to get out of your head and truly live in your body, appreciate and respect your body as an important source of wisdom and intuition, feel secure and grounded in who you are, and live a life that aligns with your values and what you stand for—without guilt or shame.
Carissa Henderson, MSN, FNP-C, IFMCP
Carissa is a nurse practitioner double board certified in family practice (FNP) and functional medicine (IFMCP). She’s been in the nursing profession since 2010 and practicing functional medicine since 2017.
She initially obtained her associate degree in nursing from Southwest Tennessee Community College in 2010. After graduating, she started her nursing career as a registered nurse at UT Methodist Hospital and worked at the bedside on a medical-surgical and stroke care unit for seven years. She developed a passion for educating patients and noticed there was clearly a gap in outpatient care that needed to be remedied.
This inspired her to pursue accreditation as a nurse practitioner. While working, she received both her BSN and MSN from the University of Memphis. During the course of her education she discovered the amazing concept and life-altering benefits of functional medicine and hasn’t looked back.
Carissa believes every person is truly unique and deserves to have their story heard. She’s passionate about educating patients and helping them navigate their health journey. She provides a safe space to listen, investigate, treat, teach, and support you along the way.