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 Maverick. 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 Maverick 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