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The Wellness Loft at Ellis Creek

Dr. Kimbi Marenakos, DNP, FNP-C, LPC

The Wellness Loft is Charleston’s functional primary care practice, and we are qualitatively different. We respect your intelligence, your values, and the brilliant design of your body. We investigate root causes, not just symptoms. We stay with you as your primary care provider for the long term, because lasting health deserves a devoted healthcare partnership.

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A Collaborative Approach to Integrative Functional Wellness & Primary Care in Charleston, SC

The Wellness Loft on James Island...

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One Practice. Every Dimension of Your Health.

At The Wellness Loft, your primary care provider is also your functional medicine practitioner, your hormone specialist, and your gut health advocate. These are not separate services, they are one integrated approach to knowing and caring for you completely.

Medical Weight Loss

Our powerful and proven mind-body and medication-assisted approach to weight loss promotes fast and sustainable results, with improved energy, self-esteem, and body confidence. Look good, feel great, and live well!

Hormone Balancing

Hormonal imbalances affect everything from blood sugar to blood pressure, hair/skin/nails, mood, fertility, sex drive, metabolism, and especially sleep. With diagnostic labs, BHRT, medical grade supplements, and peptides, we can stabilize your hormones and help you reclaim your sense of vitality.

Gut & Digestive Health

Whether you’re struggling with bloating, reflux, IBS, or gut-related fatigue and brain fog, we take a personalized, whole-body approach to healing your gut and restoring balance using a functional approach your health.

Men's Health

When it comes to testosterone, we know that within normal limits and optimal are two very different statuses. At The Wellness Loft, we treat the individual, not the reference range. Restore strength, energy, and vigor to enhance performance in every area of your life!

Behavioral Health

Mental, emotional, and spiritual health are important components of a life well lived. We provide compassionate care and comprehensive support from medication changes and discontinuation to psychotherapy and life-coaching. It’s your time to thrive!

Peptide Therapy

Peptides are the body’s own powerful signaling molecules that can be used to prompt important physiologic functions to support healthy aging, cognition, focus, learning, mood stability, energy, glowing skin, enhanced immunity, healing & recovery, and more!

Facials & Skincare

By blending functional medicine with advanced skincare technologies and clean, organic products, we nurture healthy skin from within.

IV Therapy

IV therapy is a safe and effective way to hydrate and deliver important vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream. Bypassing the GI tract allows for quick absorption and immediate results.

VEMI Bed

A powerful stack of vibroacoustics, electromagnetics, and infrared heat. Book a single 30 or 60 minute treatment at The Wellness Loft in Charleston today.

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The Wellness Loft is on the second floor of the beautiful Carolina One building at 717 Folly Road overlooking the Ellis Creek on James Island. Learn more about our facility and team.

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Rese Bastuga

Administrative Associate

Rese Bastuga recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston and is excited to join The Wellness Loft team as an Administrative Associate. With a strong academic foundation in the life sciences and a growing passion for whole-person health, she brings both enthusiasm and curiosity to her role.

This fall, Rese will begin her Master of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she plans to focus on nutrition and functional approaches to medicine. She is particularly interested in identifying the root causes of disease and exploring how movement, exercise, and food can be used as powerful tools for prevention and long-term wellness.

At The Wellness Loft, Rese is often the first warm smile to greet you. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for every client who walks through the door. As she grows within the field of functional and holistic medicine, she is excited to learn from the practitioners around her and to be part of a space that prioritizes thoughtful, individualized care.

Outside of the office, Rese enjoys discovering new coffee shops around Charleston, spending time at the gym, and training for her first marathon. She values an active lifestyle and embraces daily habits that support both physical and mental well-being.

Carly Cavaliere

Board-Certified Physician Assistant and Licensed Massage Therapist

Carly Cavaliere is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant and Licensed Massage Therapist who draws on her advanced training in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology to provide intentional, functional, and therapeutic massage. Carly believes the body has a natural ability to heal when given the right conditions. Her massage work supports restoring balance to facilitate this healing by addressing muscular imbalances, postural shifts, chronic pain, and repetitive strain injuries, while promoting stress relief, recovery, and the release of stored tension.

Carly integrates a range of techniques into her practice, from gentle restorative and somatosensory work to targeted deep tissue work including trigger point therapy and myofascial release. She is passionate about providing intuitive sessions, tailoring treatments to each client’s unique needs. Carly’s work embraces the natural ebb and flow of the body’s rhythms and finds beauty in how they mirror nature’s patterns — tides, cycles, and seasons of change. She brings this perspective into every session.

Carly lives on Daniel Island, where she enjoys watching the sunrise over the creek, kayaking and cooking at home!

Alyson Delaney

MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Alyson Delaney, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in functional medicine, with a focus on optimizing gut health and restoring balance from within. After earning her undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina, she moved to Charleston to pursue her passion for supporting wellness while living near the coast with her husband!

Alyson focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of digestive issues and recognizes that healthy gut function is foundational to overall wellness. With a background in dermatology, Alyson has a special appreciation for the gut-skin connection and enjoys helping patients understand how internal health reflects outwardly. She loves building meaningful connections and guiding patients through treatment plans in a way that feels supportive and achievable. Outside of the clinic, Alyson enjoys days at Folly Beach, spending time with her dog Palmer, and life with her husband, Nicholas.

Patrick Mikell

Directory of Operations

Patrick Mikell, our practice manager, was born and raised in the beautiful Charleston lowcountry. He graduated from Clemson University in 2015 and soon returned to Charleston. Patrick is a proud dog dad to Lotti, his energetic and lovable German Shorthaired Pointer. He enjoys watching sports, starting his day with a nice cup of coffee, and cherishes the support of his amazing family and friends. Patrick has thoroughly enjoyed working hands-on with patients on their path to wellness and is excited about what the future holds.

Erin Connor

Licensed Master Esthetician and Skincare Specialist

Erin Connor is a Licensed Master Esthetician and Skincare Specialist with nearly a decade of success in the skin care industry. Throughout her career, Erin has had the opportunity to work with some of the most prestigious luxury skincare brands in the world, including Biologique Recherché of Paris and Valmont of Switzerland.

Erin loves developing hyper-personalized and results-driven treatments using advanced skin care techniques and modalities, lymphatic drainage, facial massage, and potent botanical and peptide based product lines. Erin’s focus is on enhancing natural beauty while promoting long-term skin health. She believes that achieving radiant skin requires consistency, regular facials, clean products, proper hydration, and a healthy lifestyle.

Erin is a proud lowcountry native who loves living on James Island with her three teenagers and Cooper, their adorable cocker spaniel!

Faith Hauberg

National Certified Nurse

Faith Hauberg earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina in December 2023. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she spent summers in Charleston and always knew it would be home.

Her passion for functional medicine began with her own health journey, seeking answers for hormonal imbalances and gut issues. From her first days in nursing school, she felt called to help others experience the same transformation through a root-cause approach to healing. Faith is committed to understanding each patient’s unique journey and believes true healing begins by uncovering the deeper meaning behind symptoms.

As the nurse at The Wellness Loft, she learns directly from Dr. Kimbi, Dr. Lyndsey, and Morgan while pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, specializing in Women’s Health. She looks forward to combining her clinical training and functional medicine experience as a nurse practitioner.

Outside the clinic, Faith enjoys the beach, walking downtown, and spending time with her puppy, Frank. She is excited to grow with The Wellness Loft and make a meaningful difference in her patients’ lives.

Morgan McVicker

Nationally Certified Physician Assistant

Morgan McVicker is a nationally certified Physician Assistant with a passion for helping patients feel their absolute best—inside and out. She believes healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and empowering, whether it’s balancing hormones, optimizing wellness, or simply being a trusted advocate for her patients.

Morgan is especially passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and optimize their nutrition. She believes that food is medicine and works closely with patients to develop personalized, evidence-based plans that support their long-term health goals. Whether guiding patients through metabolic health improvements or creating customized nutrition strategies, Morgan is dedicated to making wellness achievable and empowering.

Outside the clinic, Morgan has a knack for giving thrifted items a second home, a love for running along the waterfront, and a growing collection of propagated plants. She is beyond excited to be part of The Wellness Loft family and looks forward to guiding patients on their journey to lasting wellness!

Dr. Lyndsey DeStefano Chapman

National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Lyndsey DeStefano Chapman is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, born and raised in Charleston. Lyndsey is passionate about spending genuine, quality time with her patients and forming lasting connections. Lyndsey trained under Dr. Kimbi for both her undergraduate and doctoral nursing degrees, and shares the same passion and joy of caring for individuals on a deeper level and getting to the root cause of the issue. She has a passion for PCOS and thyroid health, and truly believes that treating hormone-related conditions is not a one size fits all form of medicine. As someone with PCOS, she has seen firsthand the success of treating PCOS with functional medicine.

Dr. Lyndsey recently got married on John’s Island in December, and lives with her husband and sweet puppy dog, Mabel. You can find her out in the boat on the weekends exploring the creeks of the Stono River, or cooking up a delicious meal in her kitchen for her family and friends. As a Charleston native, she is so excited to be able to give back to the city she loves so much.

Insurance Notice

As most insurance carriers do not cover wellness services, we have chosen to remain a self-pay practice offering exceptional care with fair and transparent pricing. You are welcome to use your HSA or FSA funds to cover services, and we will happily provide an itemized SuperBill for you to submit for reimbursement. Please call or text the office at (843) 608-0158, or send us a message to schedule your visit today!

Thank you & Be Well!