Alchemy Wellness Center came to fruition after experiencing for many years the power of cleansing, bodywork, proper diet and nutrition, and a consistent yoga practice.  Alchemy's team of mother, daughter, and son realize this extraordinary opportunity to educate our community and help bring awareness for greater health and happiness.

What is Alchemy?

Traditionally the word alchemy means for one to have the ability to change base metals into gold and silver.

At Alchemy Wellness Center the term alchemy refers to the all encompassing ability to give people hope and facilitate positive healthy changes in their everyday lives.

Pat McLaughlin, a Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, and Certified Body Ecology Diet Consultant graduated from St. Louis University in 1968.  Pat brings to Alchemy Wellness Center 38 years nursing experience in numerous modalities:  surgical intensive care, labor and delivery, home health nursing, adolescent psychiatric nursing, chemical dependency, case management, and served as the Director of the Epilepsy Foundation.  Pat was also instrumental in bringing Lamaze childbirth classes to Palm Beach County in which she instructed for 10 years.  As a result of Pat's personal journey and research in alternative methods to deal with her health issues, she achieved tremendous benefits from colon hydrotherapy.  She chose to open a center that provides methods of detoxification and cleansing to assist others to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
 
Katie McLaughlin, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, first became involved in health and nutrition during her childhood years as a competitive tennis player.  Katie continued with her tennis career at the University of Louisville where she graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Marketing and continued her education earning a Masters in Business Administration.  Katie's first exposure to colon hydrotherapy nine years ago drastically improved her vitality and well-being.  Katie's passion for holistic health and nutrition led her into natural health and the importance of cleansing.    Katie is also a Certified Body Ecology Diet Consultant, emphasizing the benefits of probiotics, enzymes and fermented foods.

Todd McLaughlin, a Licensed Massage Therapist and certified instructor for Traditional Thai Massage has studied various massage modalities around the world including Lomi Lomi in Hawaii and Traditional Thai Massage at the International Training Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.  In addition to Todd's massage experience, Todd owns Native Yoga Center in Juno Beach with his wife Tamara.  Todd completed Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in 2002 and had the opportunity of directing a Bikram Yoga College of India for three years in San Diego, California.  Todd also studied Ashtanga Yoga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy in Mysore, India.  In 2005, Todd completed an Ashtanga Intensive with Tim Miller in Encinitas, California.  Todd offers monthly Thai Yoga Stretching seminars which combines different aspects of Thai massage, stretching, and yoga.