Brenna Murphy, ND; Elizabeth Cantrell, ND; Yolanda Wade, MD
Doctors Brenna Murphy and Elizabeth Cantrell both received their Naturopathic Doctorates from Bastyr University, the world’s leading naturopathic medical school. They completed their clinical training at the largest natural health clinic in the Northwest. While in Seattle they fell in love with coffee and bonded over their longing for sweet tea. In the process, Brenna and Elizabeth discovered a shared desire to bring high quality natural medicine back home to the south.
In 2008 they opened Elements Natural Medicine. Together they have built a successful practice blending the wisdom of traditional therapies with the discoveries of modern medicine. At Elements Natural Medicine, our team provides expert natural health care for everything from colds to cancer:
Dr. Murphy focuses on hormone and neuroendocrine balancing. Dr. Cantrell specializes in digestive disorders and hormone balancing. Dr. Wade brings her knowledge of integrative medicine, including Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.
We look forward to sharing our knowledge with you to help you achieve your highest potential.
In Best Health,
The Elements Team
Elizabeth Cantrell, ND
Elizabeth’s interest in medicine developed at an early age. Having been raised in the southeast, she is excited that she has the opportunity to provide holistic healthcare in her hometown.
Her clinical passions include working with those struggling with digestive disorders, hormonal imbalance, and teaching others about the connectedness of all the body’s systems.
Dr. Cantrell received her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University in Seattle Washington, the world’s leading center for natural medicine. She completed her clinical training at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, the largest natural health clinic in the Northwest. She is an active member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Georgia Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GANP).
On the personal side, she is a mama to twins, Henry and Millie. She is a former college soccer player and loves all things sports especially Braves baseball and Auburn football. She loves traveling (especially to MLB parks), playing golf, visiting local coffee shops, and just being outside.
Brenna Murphy, ND
Dr. Murphy developed an interest in medicine in High School. She discovered the field of naturopathic medicine by chance, but knew immediately that it was the right fit for her.
She received her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University in Seattle Washington, the world’s leading center for natural medicine. Dr. Murphy has worked with a wide variety of patients.
Dr. Murphy’s clinical specialties include neurology and endocrinology. She enjoys working with children with learning issues, women with hormone imbalances, and people struggling with anxiety and depression. Dr. Murphy has been seen on local and national T.V. She has also been featured in local publications, including The Citizen, and HER magazine.
Teaching is a passion for Dr. Murphy, both within and outside of her medical practice. She lectures to professionals, the community and teaches clinical sciences to local college students. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee, and Living Healthy Columbus.
Dr. Murphy studied theatre and pre-med at the University of Central Florida. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking and traveling.
Yolanda Wade, MD
Dr. Wade is the medical director at Elements. Yolanda is a magna cum laude graduate of Spelman College. Dr. Wade received her medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- New Jersey Medical School. She completed her post-graduate clinical education at the Beth Israel Residency in Urban Family Medicine (Beth Israel Medical Center) in collaboration with the Institute for Urban Family Health in New York City.
She continued with advanced training in the internationally recognized Faculty Development Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing with Albert Einstein Medical College in New York City. She was trained in medical acupuncture with the American College of Acupuncture and the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China. As a member of the first class of U.S. physicians, she achieved certification in clinical homeopathy by the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy. Dr. Wade maintains active board-certification in Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She has been chosen as a “Best of Atlanta” Health and Wellness winner by Atlanta Tribune magazine.
In addition to her commitment to highly personalized holistic health care, Dr. Wade is dedicated to educating family, friends, colleagues, and local, as well as, worldwide communities on integrating conventional family medicine with complementary and alternative health approaches.
Tawnee Menard
Office manager
Tawnee is our very talented Office Manager. She is often the bubbly voice that answers the phone, and she is the vivacious face that you see at check-out. If it needs to be organized, taken care of, or made-to-happen, she rocks it! There is no task she hasn’t been able to conquer.
Behind the scenes, she has shared over a decade of marriage with our "official clinic husband," Austin, and is Mama to two precious, personality filled boys and a sweet baby girl! This Harry Potter loving, culinary-trained chick is the one that keeps this office running!
Larissa Stewart, L.Ac.
Larissa Stewart, an independent contractor at Elements, is a nationally board certified acupuncturist with over 17 years experience, and nearly 24 years of experience teaching qigong, taichi and yoga. She loves acupuncture because it works - naturally, with no extreme side-effects, for a wide variety of conditions. Larissa believes passionately in the body's extraordinary ability to heal itself. When acupuncture activates that powerful healing force - pain disappears, illness resolves, depression and anxiety lift, weight is lost and vitality is restored. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate - creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, at ease and receptive to acupuncture's healing effects.
People seek out Larissa because she's good at eliminating pain, but she is also good at "untangling" complex/mysterious health conditions. Her eclectic style blends Traditional Five-Element Acupuncture, Dr. Tan's Balance Method and non-needle techniques such as acupressure, guasha, moxibustion, hands-on qigong healing and Matrix Energetics.
Amy Rogers COO
Amy is the person behind the scene making sure things run smoothly. Originally from Auburn, AL, she moved to Columbus, GA in 1998 to pursue higher education. Amy received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and a Masters of Education with a teaching certificate from Columbus State University. She recently completed her Doctorate at CSU in Leadership and Curriculum. Amy is also a certified personal trainer through American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
After several years of public education teaching, Amy realized she had a passion for entrepreneurship and by uniting her interest in health with her passion for business Amy has found the best of both worlds at Elements. She contributes to the education of college students by teaching in the field of health and physical education at Southern Union Community College where she is the Health and Wellness Coordinator.
In her spare time Amy enjoys glamping, traveling, road biking, house and yard projects, listening to podcasts and loves to sign up for athletic events she has not trained for.