Amelia Mitchell
LMT, LLCC, BCTMB

Amelia listens with her fingers and specializes in Lymph Drainage Therapy. Clients often describe her as "mother earth" and seek Amelia out for healing and the gentle focus she brings to all aspects of life.  Amelia is the Principal Alchemist and might also be found teaching a workshop, mentoring therapists, answering the phones, or writing newsletters.

Currently, Amelia is providing virtual consultation and mentoring sessions. She is also available to answer any of your questions about Alchemy and therapy via phone.

Catherine Whelan
LMT, CST-D

Sometimes the magic happens in ways we simply couldn't make up. Catherine is such a good fit for Alchemy there must be some magic at work that brought her from Wisconsin. That she is a skilled  CranioSacral Therapist with a quiet, calm presence that is the true magic, and is bringing benefit to many clients. Her good humor, professionalism, and desire to learn and mentor make her a great fit for Alchemy and her clients.

Elizabeth Sanders
LMT

Winning our award for longest distance traveled to Alchemy, Elizabeth spent many years in Hawaii, receiving her massage and clinical training there. Back in her home state of Maryland, Alchemy is thrilled to have her sharing her presence, touch, and skills. Elizabeth is a certified Nurturing the Mother PreNatal therapist and also provides CranioSacral therapy sessions.

Trésa Ballard
LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist, Tr​​ésa Ballard is an Anne Arundel Community College Therapeutic Massage graduate who is friendly and outgoing and an outstanding therapist.  She has great touch and intuition and  Lymph Drainage Therapy is becoming her primary modality. Trésa listens deeply to the wisdom of her client's body and works to support it in returning to balance and ease.

Erin Kennedy
RMP

Erin is known and loved in the Annapolis area, she has been practicing for over 18 years and simply has an amazing touch and skill.  In addition to restorative, deep tissue and myofascial work, Erin has a special level of skill and understanding for all the challenges of pregnancy. She is certified in Nurturing the Mother PreNatal and Fertility Massage, bringing her open heart and skilled hands to all stages of family building.​

Shelbi Miles
LMT

A long term friend and colleague of Alchemy, Shelbi has been a part of our Intensive CranioSacral Therapy team for some time. It is with great pleasure that we welcome her as an Alchemist and part of our team. She is and experienced and skilled practitioner who specializes in CranioSacral Therapy.

Sabrina Lopez
​LMT, BCTMB

Nationally certified Sports Massage therapist, Sabrina brings with her experience with semi-professional soccer teams, athletes of all ages and levels,  as well as people working to rehabilitate after an orthopedic or over use injury or surgery to Alchemy. Her specialties include massage for chronic pain, orthopedic massage, and sports massage and she has had a lot of success with helping people as they heal from injuries of repetitive stress or over use.

David Paad
CNM, RN

Yes, you recognize that Nurse Midwife, David has caught a lot of babies in the Annapolis area! He is training in CranioSacral Therapy  with an eye towards retirement someday. You guessed it, his specialty is Newborns, Infants, and Pregnancy. He has the specialized training to work with this special time for mothers and babies. David also works with regular non-pregnant adults.

"The connection between client and therapist is where the Alchemy happens.
It can feel like magic when hands-on skills, knowledge,
and experience somehow become even more powerful.
Shifts, changes, and healing happens, pain leaves, the body is restored.”

ALCHEMY HEALING ARTS CENTER

Alchemy Alumni

Alex Puma
LMT, CST, LLCC

In late 2017 Alex moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland and completed zen's graduate studies in the Anthropology of Conflict at Queen's University, zee is currently working in Belfast as a CranioSacral Therapist.

Alex is missed.  We know changes in life are a given and there is bittersweet mixed in with such exciting news. Please contact Amelia for support or assistance.

Jackie Melsopp
LMT, RYT-200

After many wonderful years at Alchemy, Jackie has left to continue her education, she is attending Emory University for a Master's in Nursing. We are so excited for her, and miss her terribly as well.

Jackie's spirit, enthusiasm, and joy are evident as soon as you meet her, and spending time on the massage table or Yin Yoga mat with her is both healing and a treat for the soul. She is a talented myofascial therapist and loves to share the restorative and therapeutic value of Yin Yoga with her clients.

Shelby Smith
LMT

Sadly, over the summer of 2018 Alchemy had to say goodbye to Shelby. She and husband TJ moved their family to West Virginia a couple of years ago and life has simply not left much room for Shelby to continue to spend weekends out in Annapolis. Wow, do we miss her! 

Shelby and Amelia both encourage you to give another massage therapist or practitioner at Alchemy a try. Amelia would be happy to make suggestions about who might be a good fit.

Kay Schaefer
PT

Kay has a superb understanding of the relationships between body, mind, and spirit. She brings sensitivity, compassion, and wisdom to each of her patient sessions and we are pleased to welcome her to Alchemy.  As a physical therapist and long time meditator, Kay brings a diverse and balanced skill set to the Alchemy team.  Her presence fosters confidence and ease, while her experience and knowledge targets the specific needs of each client.

Lynne Brummitt
MS, LMT, BCTMB

Lynne is currently on sabbatical to give her primary focus to her position as Therapeutic Massage Program Director at AACC.

With many years as an instructor at Anne Arundel Community College, Lynne is now the department chair of the Therapeutic Massage program. Working one on one with clients is also important, so Lynne saves one day a week out of her schedule to be at Alchemy. She is a talented therapist and a myofascial whisperer.

Lorin Leake
LMT

While in grad school, Lorin found Alchemy and we are so pleased she did! She has been a massage therapist for over four years and was seeking a professional and collaborative opportunity in Annapolis. She is skilled with deep tissue, myofascial, and restorative massage. Lorin is a deeply caring and compassionate therapist who brings a great energy to each session.

​Lorin is now a licensed LCPC living and working in Virginia.

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LIFETIME LEARNERS WITH ADVANCED SKILL LEVELS

Most importantly though, we are interested in YOU.
At Alchemy, we want to know about you and
learn how we can best help you live the life you want to lead.