Who We Are:
We are professionals dedicated to reconnecting others to the elements of well-being. At Elements Spa we offer education, therapeutic spa therapies, and holistic products of integrity for the skin and body. Our spa treatments are based on European spa therapies and Chinese medicinal teachings. Health is a lifestyle process based on wellness care, instead of just illness treatment. We are committed to this philosophy and to creating a peaceful place to Live Well, Live Long and Be Happy.

Founders:
PATTI BEGGS began her journey into health and well-being in 1980 after experiencing her first therapeutic massage. In 1989 Patti co-founded Natural Body, an aromatherapy Spa & Shoppe in Atlanta, Ga. In 1995 she planned and developed the first Olympic Day Spa for the ‘96 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. From 1996 – 2000 she was CEO of Natural Body International, Inc. (a franchise system of Natural Body Spa & Shoppe) where she created the spa training program, launched the NB Spa Basics product line and was the Company educator and speaker.

Patti resigned from NBI in 2000 to move to Wilmington, NC to downsize and pursue her passion of wellness therapies. After a visit to Brevard, NC in 2003, it was clear that this was where she wanted to live and return to a quality of life. Patti is a member of ISPA (International Spa & Fitness Association) and NAHA (National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists), she is a certified reflexologist, licensed esthetician, certified holistic body spa therapist and holistic aromatherapist and wellness coach.

GINA SANDERS began her business profession in 1990 as a corporate accountant. In 1999, after nine years in the corporate world she began her journey into the spa business when she joined Natural Body International, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer. In 2000 she co-partnered with Patti and created a Natural Body Spa & Bath Shoppe in Wilmington, NC. Her ability to create a peaceful and unique spa environment as well as her systems and educational skills helped to create a successful spa business that Gina and Patti sold in 2002. Gina has also been called to embrace the lifestyle that Brevard offers.

LINDA MELROSE holds a PhD and has been in private practice as a psychotherapist for the past twenty-five years. Over the past five years, Linda has used aromatherapy, energy therapy and color therapy to assist herself and her private clients in finding the means to regain well-being. Additionally, she is a certified Reiki practitioner and body spa therapist. Linda fully embraces the concept of true day spa practices to enhance ones quality of health and life.

DIXIE CARD has her Masters in teaching and taught English and French for seventeen years, along with running a program for gifted children. After retiring from teaching, she became interested in real-estate and for the past twenty years, has worked as a licensed real-estate agent. For the past ten years Dixie has been an advocate of holistic therapies and wants to educate others on the benefits of these therapies and spa lifestyles. Dixie is an active arts and theater member and supports community affairs.