Meet The Team

Dr. Ashley Parker is a mother of four and our Founder and CEO. She is a native of North Charleston, SC and relocated to Charlotte from Newport News, VA. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Clemson University, Master of Science in Medical Science from Hampton University, and Doctorate of Health Science from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She has 15 years of experience in healthcare and over 10 years of experience in higher education. She serves as the President of the non-profit organization, Zealous Empowering Nurturer, Inc., a Dissertation Chair, Adjunct Professor, and a Biomedical Science Teacher with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a firm believer that with God all things are possible.

Raven is our Administrative Director and oversees operations and support. She is a native of Charleston, SC and a graduate of University of South Carolina Upstate. She has a STEM background with experience in Information Technology and Project Management. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and community outreach. She looks forward to assisting you on your wellness journey.

Chasidie is our Director of Nutrition Education and she is a Registered Dietitian born and raised in North Carolina. Her experience in the food service industry and food pantry setting have shaped her vision of how healthy food can be tasty but also serve as medicine. Being a member of the BIPOC community, Chasidie has observed health challenges such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity and how they have affected her family members and these communities every day. Chasidie was inspired by her family’s health outcomes to pursue a degree in food and nutrition. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science from North Carolina Central University. Recognizing the importance of using food as medicine has been a vital part of her career and how she educates the communities she serves.

We are seeking an Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician to serve as our Wellness Coordinator! You will assess patients, customize wellness plans, and recommend other services offered by the wellness team.

​Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited Medical School. Documented completion of Residency training from an accredited institution.

• Possession and active status of all licensing, board certification in Internal or Family Medicine, and other requirements as set forth by NC, federal, professional, hospital, accrediting and health payer entities on an ongoing basis. This will include but is not limited to state medical license, payer credentialing and BLS/CPR

• Current DEA license required

• Active malpractice insurance policy

• 10 years of experience

• Strong leadership qualities

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Serious inquiries email resumes to parkerandcowellnessgroup@gmail.com

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to serve as our Wellness Coordinator! You will assess patients, customize wellness plans, recommend other services offered by the wellness team, and consult with the supervising physician as needed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

• Active Certification as an Adult NP and Licensed

• 6 years of experience in Family or Internal Medicine

• Current BLS/CPR through AHA

• Active medical malpractice insurance policy

• Strong leadership qualities

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Serious inquiries email resumes to parkerandcowellnessgroup@gmail.com

Queen is our Herbalist, a mother of four, and the Founder and Owner of Teas and Tincture, located in Kannapolis, NC where she was born. She was raised in Charlotte, NC and graduated from North Carolina Central University. She obtained her Master of Public Administration from Strayer University and is currently pursuing certification in holistic medicine with a concentration in herbal medical plants at Cornell University. Her inspiration for herbalism stems from her grandparents and ancestors who were gardeners and children of sharecroppers, midwives, and herbalist. Kandra began her professional herbal studies with Herbal Artist Network and believes wellness starts within our minds and that everything we need to energize our bodies is in nature. She serves as our Team Herbalist and has over 10 years of experience in plant medicine.

Deidre is our Dance Fitness Instructor and she is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer based in Charlotte, NC. She considers herself a Charlotte Native though born in D.C. due to her parents traveling while her father worked during his Army career. As a natural born dancer she participated with her communities outreach, Right Moves for Youth cheerleading and dance program and later became a co-captain with West Mecklenburg Highschool Band of Pride. Deidre's drive and passion for women's health and fitness came after losing a grandmother to Alzheimer disease and an aunt to breast cancer. She then studied disease prevention and the benefits that diet and exercise may have on cancer prevention and overall women's health. She is a mother of 4 beautiful children born C-section that overcame her own weight goals, which lit the fires to challenge and prevent other moms from going under the knife when possible.

Deidre's mission is to inspire women like herself to love their natural bodies and change what they can while increasing their overall quality of life through dance & fitness with her business Resiliently Shaped one dance routine at a time!

Adrian is our Fitness Training Instructor and was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. He is a Certified Personal Trainer with 14 years of experience. He is the owner and operator of Total Health and Fitness/No Pain No Gain Gym located in Harrisburg, NC. Adrian is married with five children and one grandson. Adrian specializes in helping his clients to obtain total health by designing well rounded workouts that include: cardio, strength training, HIIT workouts and exercises that build endurance both individual and group. He trains clients of all age ranges and fitness levels with proven results. He also trains both high school and college athletes. Adrian has a passion for health, fitness and overall wellness with a focus on management and prevention of chronic conditions and weight management.

EJ is our Yoga Instructor and his specialty is Kemetic Yoga, a style of yoga from African origin. He also teaches meditation, breath work, Tai-Chi/Qigong, energy work and spiritual guidance. EJ was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. His training is rooted in self-discovery while overcoming life challenges.

His goal is to share the beauty of these practices and the sense of peace that it gives with others. He believes that when we truly connect within, we can express peace and love outwardly.