Our Team
At Carolina Hormone and Health Center, we believe that life is meant for living, not just existing.
Everything we do drives from that belief. We want you to feel your best, look your best, and be the best version of you that you can be.
Our team is hand selected to ensure that each of them believe that same philosophy and embody the culture that we have created over the last 12 years.
Our team has performed over 80,000 BHRT implants over the last 12 years, and we are truly just getting started. It is such a joy and an honor to come alongside you in your journey to optimizing your health. We are excited for what is to come!
Leadership Team
Michael Lord
Managing Partner
Michael Lord is originally from Spartanburg, SC. He has been residing in Charleston/Columbia area for the past 16 years.
Ellen Little Lord
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
Ellen Little Lord is a native of Spartanburg, SC but has been living in Charleston/Columbia for the past 35 years.
Amber McClung
Chief Operations Officer & Charleston Practice Manager
Amber is a Charleston native, born and raised in Summerville, SC with her son, Hudson and her Pomeranian fur baby, Percy.
Hayleigh Polk
Chief Financial Officer
Hayleigh Polk is originally from Spartanburg, SC, and has been in the Charleston area since December 2018.
Julie Livoti
Columbia Practice Manager
Julie is originally from Inman, SC and moved to Columbia to attend the University of South Carolina. There, she pursued both her undergraduate degree and her master's degree.
Madison Jarvis
Chief Marketing Officer
Madison Jarvis was born in Charlotte, NC, and grew up in Alabama. She worked in the Charleston area for three years before relocating to Texas.
Medical Team
Ashley Stropoli
Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Stropoli is originally from Poughkeepsie, New York, and moved to Chapin in February 2023 with her husband and two sweet children. When not at work, you can find her boating on Lake Murray, traveling, spending time outdoors, or attending a good country concert.
Breann Slagle
Registered Nurse
Breann Slagle is originally from Wappingers Falls, New York, and moved to Charleston in October 2024. Her background is in emergency room and correctional facility nursing, and she is passionate about helping people live healthier, fuller lives. .
Catie Wade
Registered Nurse
Catie was born in Columbia and now lives in the Irmo area. She loves spending time with her family and friends, especially outdoors.
Dr. Noelle Jennings, D.O.
Medical Director
Dr. Jennings grew up in New Jersey and she has lived in several places around the United States, earning degrees and specialized training from many different locations.
Karen Gadol
Physician Assistant
Karen Gadol grew up in James Island and then moved to Scotland for two years during high school.
Kim Smeltzer
Medical Esthetician
Kim Smeltzer was born in Charleston and grew up on James Island, and can’t imagine being anywhere else.
Kristin Ansley
Nurse Practitioner
Kristin Ansley is from Moncks Corner, just outside of Charleston in Berkeley County. She has spent her entire life in the Lowcountry.
Madison Coste
Physician Assistant
Madison is originally from Beaufort, South Carolina, and is very familiar with the Columbia area as she attended the University of South Carolina. She moved to Tennessee shortly after graduation and spent three and a half years
Melanie Griffith
Nurse Practitioner | Aesthetic Injector
Melanie Griffith is a skilled healthcare professional and a valued member of the Carolina Hormone and Health Center team.
Shelby Aschenbrenner
Chief Nursing Officer
Shelby Aschenbrenner, RN is originally from the Summerville, SC area. She has been in the Charleston area her entire life.
Office & Support Team
Christina Willson
Creative Engagement Director
Originally from Lancaster, PA, Christina has called Mt. Pleasant home for over 16 years. She is committed to helping patients throughout their entire journey
Gina Garrett
Billing & Insurance Specialist
Gina Garrett is a North Charleston, SC native. She has lived in the area her entire life, besides a stint in the Midwest for a couple of years.
Lindsay Fain
Medical Receptionist
Lindsay grew up primarily between Pelion and Irmo, South Carolina. When she and her husband bought a home in Lexington in 2014, she knew she never wanted to leave the area. Lindsay started her administrative career out of her love for meeting new people.
Meghan Davis
Front Office Assistant Manager
Meghan Davis is originally from Charleston, but lived in Panama City, FL for three years. She is an integral part of our team, helping patients experience a seamless journey