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.

Lindsey Adams (Neely) is a New Jersey native that has lived in Raleigh since 2020. She received her Bachelor's Degree with a minor in Gerontology from James Madison University in Virginia. Lindsey was an ICU and charge nurse in Washington D.C. for 8 years before receiving her Master's Degree at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.

Lindsey has always had an interest in preventive medicine and has seen firsthand the shortcomings of the sick care healthcare model.  Lindsey worked as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care, obesity medicine, and integrative medicine prior to finding her way to Carolina Center. She is currently finishing her Functional Medicine Certification. and is a member of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society and International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.

Lindsey enjoys spending time with her son, husband, therapy dog/Golden Retriever Charlie, friends, and extended family. She loves to travel, cook, read, garden, and bake sourdough

Anita Grew up near Beaufort, SC earning her Associate Degree in Nursing from the  Technical College of the Lowcountry in 2005, moving to Raleigh after graduation at worked at WakeMed until 2019.  In 2017 She earned a B.S. in Nursing from UNC-Charlotte and has been continuing her studies as a Nurse Practitioner student through Walden University since 2022.  Follower in years at Wake Med, she worked at worked at Fresenius Medical Care as a dialysis nurse, then NC Heart and Vascular at UNC-Rex.  Anita joined our team in January 2026 performing IV therapies in our Raleigh office. 

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.

Kelly is a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist offering Vodder Method Full body and Multi-day Manual Lymphatic Massage.  Kelly graduated from the Healing Arts and Massage School in Raleigh, NC in 2019 and was licensed with MLD International in 2020.  Kelly bring 10+ years of social work and education experience working with populations with special needs, chronic disability, and rehabilitation service coordination. Her personal experience with a connective tissue disorder, co-infections of Lyme Disease and lymphedema have led to a natural holistic mindset to health and wellness, with a passion for educating others about the benefits of lymphatic awareness and massage. Kelly joined the Carolina Center in Raleigh in 2021 where she has provided Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage as well as earned certification as a Thermographic Technician, performing infrared thermal imaging for our affiliate company, Carolina Thermascan. 

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.