Meet Our Team
Dr. Erin Stefanacci, DC CFMP
Dr. Erin Stefanacci was born in Boston, MA and grew up in Florida, but relocated to Asheville, NC with her husband, Anthony.
Dr. Stefanacci received her doctorate in Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Boiling Springs, SC. Her practice focuses on holistic health care including functional medicine and applied kinesiology. She is a certified functional medicine practitioner and has additional studies in multiple areas of functional medicine including endocrinology, thyroid function, immunology, gut-brain axis, brain chemistry, and blood chemistry.
She combines functional medicine, structural health (chiropractic), and emotional well-being as a result of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, watching patients move from one medication to another while not achieving health and wellness.
Dr. Erin Stefanacci is a certified functional medicine practitioner through Functional Medicine University. She received her certification in Applied Kinesiology through the International College of Applied Kinesiology; additional certifications include activator technique and Webster technique.
She has been a student of yoga for over 14 years, teaching for over 8. Other
hobbies include running and cycling. She has participated in triathlons and plans
to complete an Ironman in 2022.
How I Chose Functional Medicine:
It's our life experiences that often lead us to our calling. Here's my story about
Melody Kennedy
Melody joined the Asheville community about eight years ago. Her favorite part about living in Asheville is the landscape.
Her intrigue in holistic health started in 2010. Moving to Asheville greatly expanded that intrigue due to the accessibility of workshops and classes dedicated to holistic wellness. While continuously seeking more knowledge, she is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to utilize healthy lifestyle practices.
Melody spends her free time traveling to new destinations and exploring the endless trails in the surrounding areas. In 2019, she completed the Appalachian Trail through hike, from Georgia to Maine. Her hobbies include hiking, foraging, horticulture, painting, and playing on various sport leagues in town.