Our Therapists
FOUNDER: Annebritt Birkeland
FOUNDER: Annebritt Birkeland
FOUNDER: Annebritt Birkeland
Anna Birkeland, AAS, RT(R) ARRT, NC LMBT #5518 has over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry.
Her massage therapy, EMT training, private care provider and patient advocacy work experience pair well with her radiography experience, advanced radiation science studies and three years of hospital internships, enabling her t
Anna Birkeland, AAS, RT(R) ARRT, NC LMBT #5518 has over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry.
Her massage therapy, EMT training, private care provider and patient advocacy work experience pair well with her radiography experience, advanced radiation science studies and three years of hospital internships, enabling her to provide highly skilled direct patient care from a strong knowledge base.
Anna has always fostered positive and genuine connections with people, which have led her to many interesting life experiences, including being a nationally certified ski instructor for over 13 years, teaching for 5 of those years at Deer Valley Resort in Park City Utah, one of the top US ski destinations. As a result, she has worked as a sports massage therapist with professional athletes as well as patients who require a high level of complex care during her many years as a private care provider.
A lifelong passion for learning, growth, and adding value to relationships are her main motivators. Effective June 2021, Anna has experienced extremely high demand for services and has welcomed the addition of well qualified associate therapists to the Lighten Up team!
Johnny Covington
FOUNDER: Annebritt Birkeland
FOUNDER: Annebritt Birkeland
License: NCLMBT #19539
- Trained in multi-disciplines through Asheville’s Center for Massage and Natural Health
- Experienced in Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Hydrotherapy, and Spa/Aroma Therapy modalities
- Over a decade of experience as a community leader in the sport of parkour and helped to expand its deve
License: NCLMBT #19539
- Trained in multi-disciplines through Asheville’s Center for Massage and Natural Health
- Experienced in Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Hydrotherapy, and Spa/Aroma Therapy modalities
- Over a decade of experience as a community leader in the sport of parkour and helped to expand its development in Tennessee
- 8 years experience as a certified personal trainer and strength coach working one on one with clients in various training environments - including kids, youth, and adults.
- Comfortable with helping individuals through mobility limitations, or guiding family classes through obstacle based progressions
Johnny's many years of athletic development, personal training, and experience with customizing individualized programming enables him to offer a unique style of bodywork that is both nurturing and therapeutic. It is his intention to hold space for others that encourages a natural healing environment and provide tools for those to feel confident in their journey of health discovery.