About Us
Femwell is a private practice that consists of a team of health & wellness specialists in Hendersonville, NC dedicated solely to working with women. Women's health is not something we address as part of our job, it is our job... and we are quite passionate about doing it well. Specialized care means getting better faster, saving the women we serve time and money in the long-run. We take a whole-person, relational approach to women's health & wellness by uniting a multifaceted team of specialists under one roof. Femwell provides care for women in every stage of life, pre-conception through menopause, and offers services in-office, in-home, and online. All care is delivered one-on-one and is personalized to each woman's unique health history, symptom presentation, concerns and goals. Our transparent and competitive up-front costs with no additional charges or surprise bills help to create a simple and stress-free healthcare experience.
At Femwell we believe that women who prioritize their own health and wellness are women who prioritize the health and wellness of their families, their friends, and their communities. Women who feel well from the inside-out are women who think more clearly, dream more grandly, love more freely, work more purposefully, serve more joyfully, and live more beautifully.
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Revolutionizing the status quo of health and wellness one woman at a time-
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Our Mission:
To create healthier individuals, families, and communities by providing holistic, evidence-based, cutting-edge, and compassionate health and wellness services to women across the lifespan
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Our Vision:
To lead the way in accelerating a shift toward more holistic and innovative health and wellness care that enables all women to thrive
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Our Core Values:
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Quality. We strive to provide the highest level of clinical excellence and hospitality to every client we serve.
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Compassion. We have unwavering commitment to serve our clients with empathy, dignity, and respect.
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Integrity. We practice honesty, accountability, and transparency in order to be trustworthy with our clients' health and wealth.
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Innovation. We are dedicated to out-of-the-box thinking, strategic problem-solving, and lifelong learning to ensure we provide the most cutting-edge care available.
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Collaboration. We work together as a team to provide holistic solutions that truly make a difference in our clients' lives.
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Better care. Better quality of life. Better you.
Meet The Team
Dr. Alyssa Brussee
OTD, OTR/L, WHHHP, PCES
Pelvic Floor/Core Therapist
Holistic Hormonal Health Practitioner
Femwell Founder & Director
Dr. Alyssa Brussee is a Florida native who earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed a doctoral residency in the specialized practice area of Complex Rehabilitation Technology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from the University of South Florida.
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Dr. Alyssa became interested in women's health on a quest to heal her body from a chronically painful diagnosis and pelvic/core issues she experienced after her first pregnancy and delivery. She has completed extensive post-doctoral specialized training specifically in women's health and pelvic floor/core rehabilitation, and is internationally certified as a Women's Holistic Hormonal Health Practitioner and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She has also completed advanced manual therapy/bodywork studies with emphasis on soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and gyno-visceral manipulation. Dr. Alyssa is the only pelvic health therapist in North Carolina who is a Certified Mercier Therapist and a Certified Mercier Fertility Specialist. She is also one of the few pelvic health therapists in the United States who is trained in Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging, an advanced technology that takes much of the guesswork out of deciphering causes of core and pelvic floor dysfunction, and therefore speeds up the recovery process. Utilizing her expertise in both women's physical rehabilitation and hormonal health, Dr. Alyssa is able to comprehensively address conditions that involve both hormonal and structural factors, like endometriosis and PCOS. Dr. Alyssa enjoys working with women of all ages who want to get to the root cause(s) of the unwanted symptoms they are experiencing related to core, pelvic, bladder, bowel, sexual, and reproductive health, but especially enjoys working with women during the pre-conception, pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery periods. She is passionate about educating her clients to become experts of their own bodies so that they are able to take an active role in their health and wellness through every season of life in a sustainable way. Dr. Alyssa loves working in women's health because she firmly believes that women who feel healthy from the inside-out are better equipped to thrive in motherhood, their marriages, relationships, jobs, and hobbies- thereby transforming entire family units and communities.
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Dr. Alyssa lives in Hendersonville, NC with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors mountain biking, hiking, and working at her family's farm. She loves any activity that involves meeting new people and spending quality time with family, friends, and her church community. When not outdoors or with others, Dr. Alyssa can probably be found writing, curled up with a good book, cooking up new recipes, woodworking, playing the violin, or watching Formula 1.
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Hannah Farman grew up in Hendersonville, NC and earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College. She also has a second Master's degree in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UNC Wilmington.
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Hannah always knew she wanted to work in a helping profession and pursued a career in mental health because she recognized the positive influence that healing one's mind can have on their entire life. She has diverse professional experience working with women who have anxiety and/or depression, and helps them find mental freedom through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods. She is also passionate about helping women navigate major life transitions such as getting married, entering motherhood, changing careers, moving, or processing the ending of a relationship. In addition to treatment for anxiety, depression, and life transitions, Hannah offers the unique specialization of counseling focused on sexual wellness. She is a trained Sex Therapy Informed Professional and is passionate about helping women overcome mental and emotional obstacles to find healing and sexual wholeness. Hannah is dedicated to life-long learning and is passionate about providing her clients with the most comprehensive and evidence-based mental health care possible. Whether experiencing a season of general increased stress or navigating a long-standing mental health issue, Hannah strives to provide each of her clients with effective skills, strategies, and resources to overcome mental health obstacles so that they can live full lives.
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Hannah lives in WNC with her husband and daughter. During her spare time she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and bingeing true crime shows. Hannah loves spending quality time with her loved ones and can frequently be found leading family dance parties.
Hannah Farman
LCMHCA, NCC
Mental Health Therapist
Trained STIP
Sabrina Elmore
RN, MSN, IBCLC, LCCE
Momwell Support Group Leader
Sabrina Elmore was raised in Arden, NC and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Wellness from the University of North Carolina- Asheville. She later earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Nurse Leadership from the University of Tennessee.
Sabrina has extensive expertise in maternal health, with a well-rounded background that began in medical-surgical nursing. After having her first child, her passion shifted to helping women throughout their entire motherhood journey—from prenatal care to delivery and postpartum recovery. With over 8 years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse, Sabrina is passionate about supporting women through the transformative process of childbirth. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), the highest credential in lactation consulting, and loves being able to help moms and their babies overcome breastfeeding challenges including difficulties with latching, painful nursing, and balancing breastfeeding/pumping with returning to work. Additionally, Sabrina is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), providing expectant parents with evidence-based, unbiased information to help equip them to have a healthy, safe, and satisfying birth experience. Sabrina’s own experience of feeling isolated following her first birth has also driven her passion for building community among moms with newborns. Through the MomWell Postpartum Support Group, she provides a welcoming space for women to connect and find the support they need during this important stage of life.
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Sabrina resides in Hendersonville with her husband, two daughters, and beloved cat. When she isn’t busy supporting other mamas, she enjoys spending her free time with her family and hiking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Sabrina is also a baking enthusiast and can often be found in the kitchen crafting sourdough and baking cakes ‘just because.’
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Lisa Mejia
RD/N, LD/N, CDCES, IFNCP
Registered Dietician
Lisa Mejia is a New Jersey native who relocated to Florida in her early 20s. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from Florida International University. She holds a specialty certification in Integrative and Functional Nutrition through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, and is also a certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist through the Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education.
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Lisa initially became interested in dietetics on a mission to improve her own health and disordered eating. She has worked in several different practice settings including long-term care, acute care, and the outpatient setting including in-home patient visits, an American Diabetes Association accredited diabetes center and Integrative medicine. She has extensive experience managing a variety of women’s health conditions. Some of these include diabetes, disordered eating, dysautonomia, EDS, endometriosis, food sensitivity/intolerances, general oncology including breast cancer and breast cancer risk, GI conditions, heart disease, kidney disease, navigating nutritional challenges with mast cell disorders and menopause, and weight management. Lisa is well-versed in the intricacies of the digestive system and utilizes her specialized training in integrative nutrition to skillfully decipher the root causes of dysfunction in order to make lasting changes in her patients’ lives. She often works with women who have seen multiple doctors and specialists without a resolution to their symptoms, and is passionate about taking the time to listen to her patients’ stories so that she can skillfully problem-solve and develop a nutrition plan that is specific to their individual needs and goals. Lisa continues to live and work in Florida, but pursued North Carolina licensure to join the Femwell team and provide her specialized services to our patients through our telehealth system.
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Lisa lives in Deltona, Florida with her husband, two children, and their boxer, Baxter. When she isn’t working with patients or researching the latest in dietetics, she loves traveling with her family and spending quality time with her loved ones. She recently started gardening and is excited to experience the farm-to-table lifestyle.
Michelle McGuire
INHC
Hormonal Health Coach
Michelle McGuire is a Minnesota native who earned her certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with a special focus in women's hormonal health from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
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Michelle discovered the field of women’s hormonal health through her own personal struggles with painful and symptomatic menstrual cycles and other health issues linked to imbalanced hormones. She is passionate about giving women the power and knowledge to change their own menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall physical and mental health. Michelle is well-versed in the female endocrine system and metabolism, and her coaching addresses diet, lifestyle, exercise, sleep, and stress through a hormonal lens. Unlike other coaches, Michelle is aware that one size does not fit all when it comes to women’s health. Many popular diet, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations on the market are not created with women's hormones in mind, often rendering them ineffective or even detrimental to health. Using a hormonal approach to health, Michelle has helped many women lessen or eliminate their period pain & premenstrual syndrome symptoms, clear hormonal acne, lose weight, and learn how to eat in a way that supports long-term health. She has successfully assisted many women to carefully transition off of birth control and discover medication-free methods of maintaining hormonal balance. She is energized by helping her clients learn how hormones affect all aspects of health, and how much influence they have to alter their hormones naturally.
Michelle lives in Hendersonville, NC with her husband and their daughter, Rosie. She is an Enneagram Type 2, loves a cup of tea and a good book, and frequent movie nights. She attends church in Hendersonville and co-leads a local connect group. She loves to exercise, nerd out about the menstrual cycle, and can probably be found cooking up new recipes in the kitchen on a weekly basis.
Hannah Felperin, a native of the D.C. area, relocated to North Carolina in 2017 where she grew up vacationing. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and later pursued her passion for massage therapy at the Asheville School of Massage & Yoga where she earned her certification as a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT).
With a diverse professional background that includes working at the prestigious Grove Park Inn, a luxury social spa, and a local holistic spa, Hannah is well-versed in a variety of massage techniques. Her specialties include myofascial release, range of motion deficits, muscular recovery, neck and shoulder girdle pain, hip and glute muscle tension, and cupping therapy. Through training to become a doula, she developed a passion for pregnancy/birth and further specialized in prenatal massage. Hannah loves creating a deeply relaxing and supportive environment where she can help alleviate her clients’ pregnancy aches and pains and prepare their bodies for a smooth birth experience. Hannah also specializes in the advanced practice of MediCupping for both the body and face, which is highly effective for decreasing muscle tension, boosting blood circulation, promoting lymphatic drainage, enhancing collagen production, and decreasing fine lines. Committed to lifelong learning, she continually seeks to expand her knowledge and skills through continuing education courses, ensuring she provides the women she serves with the most effective treatments possible.
Hannah lives in Hendersonville, NC where she spends much of her free time outdoors hiking. She is a woman of many hobbies and enjoys cooking, baking sourdough, photography, creating art using various mediums, and spending quality time with her church community.
Hannah Ruth Felperin
LMBT
Prenatal Massage Therapist
MediCupping Specialist
Jenny Arch
PTA, LMBT
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist
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Jenny Arch was raised in Ohio and has been a North Carolina resident for over two decades. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo and has an Associate’s degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) from South College. Additionally, Jenny is a certified Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, a qualification she obtained from AB Tech.
Jenny’s journey into physical therapy and bodywork began after suffering multiple injuries that hindered her daily activities and hobbies. After experiencing firsthand how skilled bodywork modalities improved her healing and quality of life, she steered her professional path into this field. She has worked in the outpatient physical therapy setting for the past 11 years. Jenny has extensive specialized training in myofascial release using the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach, and loves being able to help her clients reduce pain and increase mobility in a gentle yet deep way. One of her primary passions is post-surgical scar tissue work, as she has noticed throughout her years of practice that many bodily dysfunctions stem from deep scar tissue adhesions/restrictions. She is especially passionate about post-mastectomy, post-hysterectomy, and post-c-section scar care, and providing women with a comfortable space to heal vulnerable parts of the body. In addition to her expertise in myofascial release and post-surgical scar tissue mobilization, Jenny specializes in craniosacral therapy using the John Upledger approach, and loves helping her clients experience relief from chronic headaches/migraines, muscle tension, and pain. Her background in physical therapy allows her to offer personalized home exercise and stretching recommendations to her clients, supporting their journey to pain-free living.
Jenny resides in Hendersonville and is a mother to an adult daughter. Outside her professional life, she spends time providing music therapy at local nursing facilities, sharing her musical skills as a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Jenny is also an avid knitter and enjoys staying physically active, frequently hiking in the great outdoors of WNC.