Freedom Integrative Wellness, based in Fort Mill, SC, is a premier holistic wellness center serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas, offering integrative primary care, chronic condition treatment, and holistic cancer therapies.

We empower people to take back control of their health through personalized integrative care, advanced therapies, and to uncover the ‘why’ behind symptoms to restore hope, healing, and the FREEDOM to thrive. We blend functional medicine, holistic therapies, and conventional care to create a personalized, patient-centered plan based on your health history, genetics, lifestyle, and goals. We take time to listen, investigate, and collaborate, partnering with you every step of the way, whether you’re seeking preventative care, chronic disease support, IV therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement, or holistic cancer treatment.

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OUR TEAM

Joanie Jackson, FNP-C, and Stephen Jackson are the founders and owners of Freedom Integrative Wellness, a family-owned practice created from a shared belief that healthcare should be personal, thoughtful, and rooted in trust. Together, they lead the practice with a hands-on, values-driven approach—combining clinical excellence, operational integrity, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Their vision is to create a space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered, and where the care provided addresses the whole person, not just symptoms.

OUR FOUNDERS

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Joanie Jackson, FNP-C

Joanie Jackson, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 18+ years of experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. She earned her BSN from the University of South Carolina Upstate and her MSN from South University, with a clinical background spanning cardiac telemetry, progressive care, and neurosurgical ICU. After the pandemic, Joanie was drawn to functional and integrative medicine to better support patients who were left without answers. Today, she blends evidence-based conventional care with holistic therapies to address root causes and create thoughtful, personalized plans, especially for complex, chronic conditions. A Fort Mill native, Joanie is married to her high school sweetheart, Stephen, and is a mom of two. Outside the clinic, she enjoys travel, the beach, and cheering on the Gamecocks.

Stephen Jackson (Owner/CFO)

Stephen Jackson is the Chief Financial Officer of Freedom Integrative Wellness and a key part of the practice since the beginning. With a background in insurance, electrical line work, and production management, he brings a practical, systems-driven approach to the clinic’s finances and operations. As CFO, Stephen oversees financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term planning to support sustainable growth and high-quality, patient-centered care. A hands-on “jack of all trades,” he steps in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly and to help patients feel welcomed and supported. A Fort Mill native, Stephen has been married to his wife, Joanie, for 18 years, and they have two children. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, time with family, and cheering on Gamecock sports.

OUR PROVIDERS AND STAFF

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Amy Lingenfelter, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

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Dr. Amy Lingenfelter, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 17+ years of experience in Neurosurgical ICU, Rheumatology, and Regenerative Medicine. She earned her BSN from UNC Charlotte and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from MUSC in Charleston. With over a decade in holistic health, Amy takes a collaborative, patient-centered approach to help patients feel their best through personalized, integrative care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys running, yoga, strength training, cooking, gardening, and time with her family (and boxer).

Kimberly Escobar, MSN, FNP-BC

Kimberly Escobar, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her MSN from Duke University and brings a strong clinical background from years as an emergency medicine RN. Born in Ecuador, she is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and is passionate about expanding access to high-quality care for Spanish-speaking families and underserved communities. At Freedom Integrative Wellness, Kim combines evidence-based primary care with a whole-person, root-cause approach, helping patients feel seen, supported, and empowered. Outside of work, she enjoys family time with her husband and two daughters, traveling, trying new restaurants, and making memories together.

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Amary Doehling, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C

Amary Doehling, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in patient-centered care. She began her healthcare career as a CNA, earned her nursing degree from York Technical College, and went on to complete her BSN and MSN at Carson-Newman University. With a background in Medical/Surgical, Oncology, Hospice, Perinatal, and Perioperative care, Amary brings both clinical depth and a holistic approach, integrating natural and pharmaceutical treatments to create personalized, comprehensive care. A Rock Hill native, she’s married to her husband, Michael, and is a mom of three boys. Outside the clinic, she enjoys church and prayer group, strength training, traveling, teaching Spanish, playing guitar, and writing music.

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Dawn Strength, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Dawn Strength is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Institute for Integrative Nutrition graduate with 4+ years of experience and 200+ clients served. After autoimmune and gut issues ended her collegiate soccer career, she discovered the healing power of food and lifestyle—and now helps others do the same. Dawn specializes in gut health, whole-food nutrition, mindset shifts, and nervous system regulation, blending a “food is medicine” approach with sustainable, real-life habits. Outside of work, she’s usually hiking in North Carolina, cooking something nourishing, doing yoga, or cheering on her two boys alongside her husband.

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Lindsey Thompson, Patient Care Coordinator

Lindsey is a Patient Care Coordinator and has been part of the team for nearly a year. With over a decade of experience in care-centered roles and a personal connection to integrative medicine through her own treatment journey, she brings both expertise and empathy to each interaction. As the first point of contact for new patients, she creates a warm, welcoming experience and helps guide each person toward the best-fit pathway, whether functional medicine, membership-based care, or cancer support services. Known for clear communication and attention to detail, Lindsey helps patients feel informed, supported, and confident as they begin their care journey.

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Kirsten Seeger, Wellness Coordinator

Kirsten Seeger is a compassionate Wellness Coordinator on the Integrative Cancer Care team, partnering with providers and patients to support individualized, root-cause care plans. With a BA in Business Administration and training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she blends strong organization with a deeply patient-centered approach. Guided by her faith in Jesus, Kirsten brings hope, encouragement, and excellence to every health journey. Outside of work, she loves time with her husband and children, strength training, sunshine walks with worship music, and being by the ocean, in nature, and in her church community.

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Cristina Media, Wellness Coordinator

Cristina Medina is a compassionate Wellness Patient Coordinator with 4+ years of experience creating thoughtful, personalized care experiences from start to finish. Originally from Puerto Rico, she’s known for her warmth, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to helping every patient feel heard, supported, and confident in their wellness journey. With a background as a Chiropractic Assistant and years of hands-on experience supporting a variety of therapeutic approaches, Cristina brings both clinical insight and compassionate coordination to every interaction. She believes the body, when given the right guidance, consistency, and care, has an incredible ability to heal and thrive, and outside of work, she loves cooking from scratch, traveling, dancing, and soaking up time in nature.

Crystal Wade, Office Manager

Crystal Wade brings over 20 years of healthcare expertise to her role as Office Manager at Freedom Integrative Wellness. With a background spanning resident care coordination, medical assisting, and executive-level credentialing, Crystal is a master of balancing complex operations with a compassionate touch.

She is dedicated to creating seamless workflows that allow both providers and patients to thrive. Inspired by the practice’s holistic approach—particularly in integrative cancer care—Crystal is committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels informed, empowered, and supported in mind, body, and spirit.

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What Sets Us Apart?

✔ Root-Cause Medicine – Identifying and addressing the underlying factors of disease.
✔ Personalized & Integrative Care – Combining the best of holistic, alternative, and conventional medicine.
✔ Patient Empowerment – Educating and guiding you toward lifelong health independence.
✔ Evidence-Based Therapies – Using science-backed treatments to support healing and vitality.
✔ Compassionate, Whole-Person Focus – Treating you as a whole, not just a set of symptoms.

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"The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease."

– Sir William Osler