Determined to better understand the science behind recovery, Lauren earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, specializing in the neuroscience of trauma. She pursued advanced training in evidence-based trauma therapies and dedicated her career to helping individuals who felt stuck despite traditional treatment.
As she worked with patients over the years, one truth became increasingly clear: mental health cannot be treated in isolation. Trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, physical health, hormones, sleep, nutrition, and nervous system function are deeply connected. True healing requires looking at the whole person.
That belief became the foundation of Pivot Integrative Health.
OUR STORY
Sometimes the most meaningful work begins with a life-changing experience.
In 2014, Dr. Lauren Hannah was working with a forensic population when she survived a violent attack by a client experiencing a severe mental health crisis. She sustained life-threatening injuries, underwent multiple surgeries, and permanently lost much of the function in her right hand.
While her physical wounds slowly healed, the emotional impact of trauma became the catalyst for a new purpose.
Lauren experienced firsthand that healing isn't simply about surviving an event, it's about rebuilding a life. Through her own recovery, she developed a deep appreciation for the connection between the brain, the body, and emotional well-being.
Founded in 2024, Pivot was created to offer a different kind of mental health care—one that combines compassionate therapy with innovative medical treatments and whole-person wellness. Today, our multidisciplinary team brings together therapists, psychiatric providers, wellness professionals, and advanced treatment options including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Spravato®, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, weight management, IV wellness, and integrative health services.
Every treatment plan is personalized because every person's story is unique.
At Pivot, we believe healing is rarely a straight line. It requires curiosity, collaboration, evidence-based care, and hope. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, depression, anxiety, or overall wellness, our team is committed to helping you move beyond symptom management toward lasting transformation.
Our story began with one person's resilience.
Today, it's about helping write the next chapter of yours.
