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
Johnny specializes in Sports Massage, Corrective Exercise, and Myofascial Decompression. Prior to becoming a massage therapist Johnny worked one on one with clients creating individualized training programs as an athletic trainer and strength & conditioning coach. His decade experience in this field combined with t
License: NCLMBT #19539
Johnny specializes in Sports Massage, Corrective Exercise, and Myofascial Decompression. Prior to becoming a massage therapist Johnny worked one on one with clients creating individualized training programs as an athletic trainer and strength & conditioning coach. His decade experience in this field combined with training in advanced manual therapy techniques allow him to offer a unique style of bodywork that is precisely tuned to the individual’s needs.
When Johnny isn’t seeing clients, he’s spending time with his fiance, Alanis and their four cats in Hendersonville. He enjoys an active lifestyle and participates in a number of activities such as strength training, skating, parkour, and climbing with friends.
Jessie Iannucci
FOUNDER: Annebritt Birkeland
Jessie Iannucci
License: NCLMBT #20559
As a massage therapist, dancer, and fitness instructor, Jessie has great appreciation for what the human body is capable of. Jessie recognizes that every client she gets to work with is unique and therefore each massage is catered to their goals using a variety of styles. Having studied Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, R
License: NCLMBT #20559
As a massage therapist, dancer, and fitness instructor, Jessie has great appreciation for what the human body is capable of. Jessie recognizes that every client she gets to work with is unique and therefore each massage is catered to their goals using a variety of styles. Having studied Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy and various Spa techniques she aims to create an integrative massage experience with the goal that each client leaves feeling more comfortable and connected to their body.