Meet the Staff

Ryann Pruitt  

Office Manager/Chiropractic Assistant/ Billing Manager

Ryann is a Hickory, NC native. She comes to us with over 18 years of experience in the medical field. As a NC board certified Chiropractic Assistant, Ryann assists Dr. Beadle with the in office therapy and PEMF Therapy. She also has the title of Office manager and Billing manager keeping the office running smooth.  In her off time, she enjoys time with her two boys, Blake and Dylan, Boyfriend Jeremy and dog Pickles. They enjoy swimming, hiking, kayaking and trips to their beach house. We just know you will love her happy, bubbly smile as much as we do!

Cara Crawford

Chiropractic Assistant

Cara assists Dr. Beadle with the adjunct therapies and PEMF therapy performed at Healing for Life. She
is also a student of Chinese Medicine at Jung Tao School where she is studying to become an
acupuncturist. Cara graduated from Virginia Tech with her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Poultry
Sciences before moving to China for 4 years where she was inspired to go back to school to learn
Chinese Medicine. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, horses, and chickens
on her farm, hiking in the mountains, cycling, and traveling.

Elizabeth Powell

Chiropractic Assistant

Elizabeth  is a Hickory Native the assist Dr. Beadle with therapies and PEMF. She is also a Reiki Master and Fitness instructor. She performs Reiki sessions for Dr. Beadle at the Hickory office. She is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Conservation of Natural Resources and Environmental Science. In her spare time she enjoys time with her husband,  family, dog Lilly, teaching fitness classes, and reading.