Meet the Team

Dr. Abby Blackburn is the owner of I Am Total Wellness Studios in central Austin. Dr. Blackburn has been happily serving the families of Austin since February of 2009. The center specializes in many different gentle and traditional chiropractic techniques for injury prevention, rehabilitation, core spinal stabilization, nutritional counseling and general wellness.

Dr. Doan is a University of Texas at Austin alumni with a Bachelors of Science in General Kinesiology and Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University at Dallas.  Prior to his chiropractic studies, he worked four years at Central Texas Neurology Consultants in the physical therapy department where he was able to work hand in hand with patients with pre and post surgical musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body and neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkison’s, and ALS.

Laura Alvarado is our amazing Administrative Assistant at I Am Total Wellness Studios.  If you give us a call or visit us in person, Laura’s smiling face will be here to greet you. ⠀

Verna Chen, PT, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She graduated from the University of St. Augustine in 2018 where she successfully completed advanced hands on manual therapy certification courses. 

Prior to receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013. She has worked in a variety of settings but resonates most with the orthopedic and sports rehab field.

Emily started her Pilates journey while a dance major at the University of Texas at Austin. She quickly gained interest in all that Pilates has to offer for the body, mind and soul. The tools she has obtained through Pilates has greatly supported her movement practice and brought more ease and strength to her dance training. 

Breann has been a licensed massage therapist for over 8 years and she is passionate about helping others feel like the best version of themselves.
Her massage specialty is a blend of swedish and deep tissue techniques that provides a relaxing, yet effective experience. 

Lindsey Wilder Flatt's life-long interest in herbs and alternative healing modalities led her to take several courses from the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine before she ultimately chose to pursue a career in acupuncture. During the course of school at AOMA, she developed an interest in the traditional Asian Bodywork modality of Tuina, and pursued AOBTA certification in this bodywork style that uses the healing power of touch, combined with stretching, and manipulation of the points and meridians of Chinese acupuncture. She is also reiki certified, and a Certified Cupping Therapist (CCT).

Nikki Seals, LAc, MAcCHM, Dipl. O.M. is a nationally board-certified clinical herbalist (and self-proclaimed herb nerd), acupuncturist, and the owner of Stardust Wellness. She specializes in working with folks who are experiencing chronic pain, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, depression, and anxiety.

Darcy Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor, owner of Darcy Scott Counseling, LLC and part of I Am Total Wellness Studios. If you are seeking healing and longing for clarity, she can help!

Azadeh is a board-certified Classical Homeopath and Holistic Health Coach.
She believes that only by addressing the root cause of an ailment, healing on a deeper
level is possible. Her approach is therefore holistic, individualized, safe, and aimed at
increasing the body’s innate healing abilities.