Dr. Pittman is a graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine, studying pediatrics in his Residency at Wake Forest University then worked as an Emergency Physician in eastern North Carolina.

Since founding the Carolina Center in 1994, Dr. Pittman has been a tireless student of Integrative and Functional Medicine, undergoing extensive training in nutritional medicine, environmental toxicity, immune deficiency and evaluation and treatment of tick-borne illness.

Dr. Pittman was the co-founder of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society, is an active participant and committee member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, and for the last 20 years has been the pre-eminent specialist treatment tick borne infection in North Carolina. From the beginning, Dr. Pittman’s vision for the Center was to bring together multiple healing modalities in order to help patients overcome chronic degenerative illnesses and bolster their health and wellness.

McKinley graduated with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 2016. She then spent a year in South Africa doing community health education in a rural township with a small non-profit run by her now-husband’s family. Upon returning to the States, she worked as a hospital nurse while pursuing her bachelor’s at UNC Wilmington, completing her BSN in 2019. She has always had an interest in integrative medicine, having a passion for a holistic approach that seeks to find root causes. She entered the field of nursing to partner with people in their health journeys with a whole-person perspective.

McKinley is passionate about wellness, outdoor recreation and adventure, and gardening-especially when her husband and little boy are beside her. She is strongly connected to her patients and their stories and enjoys incorporating that relational context to create stronger nursing care. McKinley joined Carolina Center Wilmington location in 2023 where she provided colon hydrotherapy and IV infusion therapies.

Andrea was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. She moved to Raleigh, NC in 2012 with her beautiful daughter.    She graduated from Miller-Motte College in Sept. 2016 with an Associates Degree In Applied Science, joining the Carolina Center staff shortly after graduating. She has been in the healthcare industry for over 25 yrs. and enjoys getting to know our patients, working as their health care advocate. Most recently Andrea has been undergoing training in Colon Hydrotherapy and is working toward her national Board Certification. With her caring demeanor she strives to make The Carolina Center a welcoming environment. In her free time, she enjoys mediation, relaxation, taking care of the elderly and spending time with family.

Denise was born in Canada and spent most of her childhood in Detroit.  In 1992, she moved to the Triangle where she was a patient at the Carolina Center in the late 90’s.  As an excellent cook, she has always been interested in health and healthy eating.  A True Mermaid, she moved to the NC Coast in 2006.  The Carolina Center Wilmington location provided her with the opportunity to join the Total Health and Carolina Center as their Wilmington MSA Technician.  As a Certified Technician, she works with outside clients, as well as Carolina Center Patients.  Since starting her role with MSA, she continued her studies and is Certified as a Health and Detox Coach as well as a Certified Functional Nutritionist.   Denise continues to study health and nutrition and is available to assist you in your Path to Health.

Amanda grew up in Wake Forest and received her Associate’s Degree from Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh in 2020. She has worked as an Administrative Assistant and has experience in all aspects of office operations. She is also Licensed Esthetician working part time at Tanas Salon and Spa in Raleigh. Amanda joined the Carolina Center in Raleigh in 2026 as a Thermographic Technician, performing infrared thermal imaging for our affiliate company Carolina Thermascan.

Brenda graduated with her Associates Degree in Nursing from Surry Community College in Dobson, NC in 2000 then received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Thomas University in Thomasville, GA in 2011.  She had extensive hospital experience working in many departments, having spent most of her career in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Emergency Department.  She spent most of her career in California and Texas, moving to Wilmington in 2024 to be near her family and grandchildren.  She is currently working part time at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in the Emergency Department.  Brenda joined the Carolina Center Wilmington location in 2026 where she performs IV infusion therapies. 

Morgan is a native of Pennsylvania and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from The University of Alabama in 2018.   She returned to Pennsylvania, working in the ICU in Lancaster, then participated in the Global College Student Ministry from 2020 to 2022, returning to Pennsylvania to work in a osteopathic and integrative health clinic.  She moved to Raleigh in 2024 and began working as an infusion nurse in two Integrative clinics as well as a fitness instruction teaching weekly classes.  Morgan joined the Carolina Center Raleigh location in 2026 where she performs IV infusion therapies. s here