Health and Wellness Professionals

Heather Hinshelwood MD

Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?

I am a board-certified physician with a passion for restorative and integrative medicine, helping people stay active, independent, and engaged in the activities they love. Throughout my career, I recognized that many patients wanted more than temporary symptom relief. They wanted solutions that would help them maintain their quality of life for years to come.

In 2023, my partner and I purchased Fraum Health because we shared a vision for a different kind of healthcare experience, one that combines advanced restorative medicine with highly personalized care. Today, our mission is to help patients optimize movement, support healthy aging, and explore non-surgical solutions that allow them to continue living life on their terms. 

I enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients and creating personalized care plans that align with their goals, whether that means staying active on the golf course, traveling comfortably, playing pickleball, or simply keeping up with family and friends.

What sets Fraum Health apart from other health care providers?

At Fraum Health, we believe exceptional health care begins with listening. We take the time to understand each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and concerns before recommending a course of treatment. Every care plan is personalized because every patient is unique.  

Our restorative medicine approach focuses on helping patients maintain function, mobility, and vitality as they age. Rather than simply reacting to problems, we help patients proactively protect the quality of life they value most. 

Our team takes the time to understand each patient’s unique goals, lifestyle, and health history before developing a treatment strategy. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, we work to identify the factors that might be contributing to pain, mobility limitations, nerve-related concerns, or declines in physical function.

This comprehensive approach may include restorative medicine, regenerative therapies, chiropractic care, spinal decompression, Class IV laser therapy, rehabilitation, and other non-surgical solutions designed to support long-term health and performance.

Most importantly, we focus on helping people preserve the active lifestyles they value most. We are not simply treating conditions – we are helping patients protect their ability to continue doing the things they love.

Who is the ideal patient for Fraum Health?

Our ideal patient is someone who values an active lifestyle and wants to remain healthy, mobile, and independent for as long as possible. They may enjoy golf, pickleball, tennis, boating, fitness, travel, or simply spending time with family and friends without being limited by pain or physical decline.

Many come to us because they are looking for alternatives to surgery or long-term medication use. Others want a proactive strategy for maintaining their health and performance as they age.

They may be experiencing joint pain, neuropathy symptoms, stiffness, reduced mobility, or lingering injuries that are beginning to impact activities like golf, pickleball, tennis, boating, fitness, travel, or everyday movement. Others simply want a proactive evaluation to better understand their health and develop a strategy for aging well.

What inspires you most about your work?

The most rewarding part of what we do is seeing patients regain confidence in their bodies and continue participating in the activities that bring them joy.

Whether it’s helping someone return to the golf course, stay active with their grandchildren, travel more comfortably, or avoid unnecessary procedures, those moments are incredibly meaningful.

We live in a community where people value an active, vibrant lifestyle, and it is a privilege to help support that. Every day, I have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team that shares a common goal: helping people stay active for the life they love.

At Fraum Health, we believe that health care should not simply add years to life – it should help add life to those years. That philosophy continues to drive everything we do.

Hilton Head Island: 1403 Main Street, (843) 681-7777   .   Fraum.com

Caleb Campbell, Randy Rose, and Steve Krehbiel

Why did you decide to pursue a career in hearing? 

Randy Rose: My grandparents were hearing impaired. I saw how much it affected them. After leaving the Marine Corps, I was in college and they offered courses on audiology. So, I entered into a career that I truly love. We help people have better lives through better hearing.

Caleb Campbell: I’ve always had a passion for helping people. I have a background in emergency medicine, but an opportunity arose to pursue a career in the hearing health care industry and I haven’t looked back.

Steve Krehbiel: Out of college, I landed a job with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), doing hearing testing for factory employees. I found many young people suffering from noise exposure, which led me into a hearing health care career.

When someone comes to you with a hearing issue, what does a typical first visit look like?

Rose: Generally, most people come to us with problems understanding speech, TV, groups, and spouses. Most patients have sensorineural and central hearing loss. Hearing aids are truly amazing today and are the only options for these problems.

Campbell: We always begin with a comprehensive hearing evaluation that includes educating the individual on their hearing loss and the importance of establishing a plan to improve their overall quality of life.

Krehbiel: The first thing is always an ear canal inspection. We explain all the parts of the auditory process. Then we continue with a complementary hearing evaluation and I explain our findings and what needs to be done.

How do you stay informed about advancements in your field? 

Rose: We generally attend continuing education every year. It is a requirement to maintain our license to practice. The technology today for custom hearing systems is amazing.

Campbell: I enjoy participating in continuing education lectures both online and in person that discuss the latest technology from manufacturers. I also rely on material provided from hearing review journals and education portals from the International Hearing Society.

Krehbiel: I attend the North and South Carolina International Hearing Society conference where there are public speakers who update us on all changes in the industry and new technology.

What are some of the biggest challenges health care workers are facing right now? 

Rose: I am not sure we are facing any big challenges currently. The industry has never been better. Our technology and knowledge has expanded beyond what I thought would be possible 45 years ago, coming into this field.

Campbell: As good a resource as the internet is, I believe that one of the biggest challenges in our industry is the inundation of online services that push individuals into self-care instead of seeking professional help.

Krehbiel: Misinformation about OTC hearing products.

When you are not assisting our community with their hearing needs, what do you like to do in your spare time? 

Rose: I enjoy working around the house, going for walks, and working out. We travel as much as possible, and I love spending time with the grandkids.

Campbell: Since having children, we don’t seem to have much spare time. But any extra time we do have, I enjoy outdoor activities with my wife and kids. I’m also very involved with my church and my faith.

Krehbiel: Fishing, running, and spending time with my family.

Hilton Head Island: 1505 Main Street, (843) 547-5832

Bluffton: 108 Buckwalter Pkwy, Ste. 2G, (843) 594-1787

Paul Slota, M.D., FACC, FSCAI

Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists

What is your specialty?

I specialize in cardiology and interventional cardiology.  Cardiology involves preventing and treating many heart and vascular problems, including heart attacks, congestive heart failure, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Interventional cardiology involves performing procedures on the heart and blood vessels, including angioplasty and stent procedures to open blocked arteries, placing pacemakers to treat slow heart rhythms, and defibrillator placement to treat dangerous fast heart rhythms.  

What is your training? 

After earning my medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, I completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship training in both cardiology and interventional cardiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, while participating in the initial coronary stent trials there. I then practiced in Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Savannah until 2007. Almost twenty years ago, I relocated to Rock Hill to establish a cardiology practice, and it was an absolute privilege to care for that community’s patients ever since.

I’m delighted to have recently returned to the Lowcountry and joined the medical staff at Beaufort Memorial.

What one aspect of the job is particularly rewarding? 

Cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty and coronary stent placement to open blocked arteries in the heart, are both challenging and gratifying. 

Readying the cardiac catheterization team to emergently treat patients with a heart attack when critically ill, opening their blocked artery and then seeing the patient walk out of the hospital a day or two later with their family is especially rewarding. I also enjoy seeing them back in the office to plan their continued recovery.

Are there any challenges in the profession?  What are they and how to overcome them?  

A challenge in cardiology, like any other field of medicine, is the time constraints with maintaining a busy practice. I try to offset this by giving patients the time they need. I like to hear about their interests and families. Getting to know my patients personally helps me to provide for their cardiology needs most efficiently – and gives me the personal enjoyment of establishing friendships.

What are your hobbies and interests outside medicine?  

I like being outdoors, maintaining physical fitness, and spending time with my wife, Geralyn. We enjoy hiking, taking long walks with our Yorkie, Mugsy, and playing pickleball together. I always look forward to planning family trips with our four adult children, and spending time together as a family. 

I also enjoy rowing and will often row my single scull on the Colleton River, sometimes at sunrise while dolphins swim alongside me!

What skill or craft would you like to master outside of your profession? 

I would like to master precision automobile mechanics, engine building and car restoration. I enjoy driving on the open road, and I own 1970 and 1971 Mopar muscle cars – which I’m in the process of bringing back to life. I love the look of classic American cars and trucks from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, and would like to have my own garage and the skills to do the work on all the cars myself! 

BEAUFORT: 300 Midtown Dr. OKATIE: 122 Okatie Center Blvd. N., (843) 770-4550   .   BeaufortMemorial.org

Morgan Curry BSN, RN, CANS, FNP-S

Refine Aesthetics

With a clinical background in plastic surgery and a well-earned reputation for advanced medical aesthetic treatments, Morgan Curry arrived in the Lowcountry two years ago to fill the need for an experienced, results-driven approach. Known for her signature style of natural, refined results, she has built a devoted following who trust her careful eye and precise technique. 

Now celebrating 10 years in the industry, she has seen her practice, Refine Aesthetics, set a new standard in the Lowcountry. Her passion for elevating the field extends beyond her own clientele, as she is dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of injectors. 

“What I’m really known for is very natural results and my credentials. I hold a CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist) certification, and I’m just one of three in the entire state of South Carolina who can say that,” Curry said. 

That’s just one of the many, many feathers in her cap. International aesthetics firms, including pharmaceutical firm MERZ and medical aesthetic technology giant InMode, call on her as a key opinion leader. Because of that, she is able to speak and train on a national and international level. 

Curry has also launched a training and mentorship program for fellow aesthetic professionals, helping others navigate everything from advanced techniques to difficult anatomy and complications. Her goal is simple: to provide guidance and support she wishes every injector had while building their craft.

As if running a successful practice, sharing her expertise with medical professionals around the world, and raising a family weren’t enough, she is currently pursuing her master’s degree as a nurse practitioner. And yet, what motivates Curry isn’t the letters behind her name or the certifications on her wall. It’s what that knowledge allows her to bring to her patients – beautiful, subtle aesthetics integrated with functional medicine to create beauty both in and out.

BLUFFTON: 132 Bluffton Road, #102, (843) 256-6078, refineaestheticsbluffton.com

Optical Solutions Team

Optical Solutions has always been about seeing beyond the possibilities. The professionals there will care for your eyes, of course, but they will also look deeper to assess any other underlying health conditions that may be presenting themselves with your eyes. 

They opened their first office on Hilton Head 35 years ago, but they knew serving the Lowcountry meant going beyond the bridge, making their way to Bluffton in 2014.

The leadership at Optical Solutions has always been keen on providing the best options for their customers, always seeking new ways to serve them. With their latest move to a larger Persimmon Street location, they have expanded their offerings.

“We have 10,000 square feet now, which has given us the ability to bring in more technology with the goal of offering more services to patients, plus we can now better accommodate the growth we’ve seen in the number of people we serve,” said Dr. Kevin Campbell, the second generation of the family to carry on the business. “We’ve also doubled our optical side, giving us the ability to bring in more selection and frame lines.”

This move is the culmination of plans that Optical Solution has been pursuing since Bluffton’s population boom began in 2020. Making their way from the Promenade to Persimmon Street, just off the Parkway, the Campbell family is carrying on a tradition of looking ahead with clear vision that has been their hallmark for 35 years.

Hospital Center Commons: 10 Hospital Center Commons, St. 100, (843) 681-6682

Shelter Cove: 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite G, (843) 785-8008

Bluffton: 109 Persimmon Street, (843) 706-0607, dr.michaelcampbell.com

George Sutherland, M

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist

For years, our Bluffton clinic been a truly comprehensive orthopedic practice (outside of cancer), with the most fellowship trained specialists in the Southeast – neck to toe. In my practice, I work on mostly sports-related injuries, but shoulders are my focus because of the complexity and how fundamental these joints are to our daily lives.  

Shoulder replacements have a reputation for being painful and hard in recovery. It’s still a significant surgery, but the advancements in implant materials and techniques have changed the playing field. Pain management has greatly advanced and recovery times are shorter, while also achieving better results in range of motion. 

Reverse shoulder replacements, for example, are one such game changer. Rotator cuff repairs and arthritis repairs have a solution, thanks to the advancements in reverse total shoulder procedures. The “reverse” part swaps the ball and joint, making for a much longer-lasting procedure. By doing this, the deltoid muscle takes the main control of the rotator cuff based on the new alignment. 

Robotic-assisted surgeries have also made a huge difference in matching the implants to the unique structures of an individual’s bone. It has been a game changer in patient outcomes. The robotic arm is a surgical extension that allows surgeons to be even more accurate when plotting implant or partial implant geometry. You can think of it as a tool, much like a ruler is compared to a set of machined calipers.  

CT scans and MRI imaging map out your unique bone structure, which allows me to plot the precise geometry of the optimal implant contour to sub-millimeter accuracy. Stryker Blueprint is a fantastic tool for this. It’s a 3D planning software that translates the CT scans into an exact replica of your shoulder, where I plan every angle and implant orientation. We can even 3D print a bespoke implant based on patient-specific anatomy. This results in better fit, function, and shorter recovery times, and preserves more existing healthy tissue. During the procedure, we can make real-time adjustments if the tissue landscape has changed since the original imaging. 

When considering shoulder intervention, the biggest factors for any patient are pain and function. If one of those two factors are debilitating or limiting your daily life, then it’s probably time to consider your options. Otherwise, I’d prefer to find non-surgical solutions to optimize your range of motion and comfort. 

Many times, my patients and I find non-surgical treatments that give back much of their original mobility and comfort. Typically, steroidal and PRP injections provide relief that can last up to several months and even regenerate tissue. 

Many times, physical therapy regimens are the best treatment plan. It just means the patient is on the hook to keep up with the exercises. Other than that, activity modification is an option, but that usually entails a larger trade-off with your daily life paying the toll.

(843) 705-9401, OptimOrthopedics.com

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Christopher Wixon, MD

Novant Health Heart & Vascular

Board certified in vascular surgery, Christopher Wixon, MD, has served the Lowcountry for 25 years as a dedicated vascular surgeon. Dr. Wixon views this longevity as a profound privilege, fueled by a deep respect for the trust his patients place in him and a desire to make a lasting, positive impact on their quality of life.

After receiving his doctor of medicine degree from Pennsylvania State University Hospital, a residency at East Carolina University Health Medical Center, and a fellowship at University of Arizona Medical Center, Dr. Wixon chose vascular surgery because he thrives on the specialty’s intricate, demanding nature. The unique opportunity it provides to partner with a patient throughout their entire health journey matches his commitment at every step, from sophisticated diagnosis and treatment to crucial long-term prevention and follow-up.

He brings a broad, refined health care perspective to his practice, seamlessly integrating insights gained from working in diverse settings across the United States and Europe into the personalized care he delivers right here in the community.

His health care philosophy is simple: Always prioritize the patient’s best interests. For Dr. Wixon, this means truly listening – understanding the person as a whole, not just reviewing a test result – to build the foundational trust required for excellent, compassionate care.

BLUFFTON: 111 Persimmon Street, (854) 235-2810   .  novanthealth.org

Mark Liwanag, DO, MPH, FACC, FHRS

Novant Health Heart & Vascular

Mark Liwanag, DO, chose electrophysiology (the advanced treatment of cardiac arrhythmias) because it lets him help people in a special and focused way. His medical career began with medical school at Nova Southeastern University, followed by a residency and fellowship at Michigan State University – McLaren Macomb, as well as a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University – MetroHealth. 

Now, board certified in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, he works with patients on their care strategy, with a focus on patient safety. Dr. Liwanag uses current and future-leaning approaches to arrive at the best outcomes for each patient.

His areas of focus represent the cutting edge of the electrophysiological field, including zero fluoroscopy atrial fibrillation ablation, pulsed field ablation, simple and complex ablation, pacemaker implantation, conduction system pacing, leadless pacemaker implantation, implantation of internal cardioverted defibrillator (ICD) and subcutaneous ICD, as well as implantation of the minimally invasive Watchman implant.

Dr. Liwanag is excited to bring electrophysiology to Hilton Head Island and the surrounding community, helping patients live healthier, safer lives.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND: 8 Hospital Center Blvd #150, (854) 235-2730   .  novanthealth.org