Who we are

Dr. Robert Pendergrast studied music at Furman University before earning his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia in 1983 and his Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. A board-certified pediatrician, retired from 32 years on the faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at MCG, he completed the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in 2005 and subsequently founded Aiken Augusta Holistic Health. He is certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and has extensive training in nutritional and herbal medicine. At AAHH, he provides holistic integrative health consultations for children, teens and adults.

Gail Pendergrast earned her nursing degree from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in 1980, her BSN from the Medical College of Georgia in 1981, and her graduate degree in community health nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1985. She holds a coaching certification from the International Coach Academy, an ICF-accredited program, and is a certified Parent Effectiveness Trainer. Gail conducts seminars and workshops for businesses and nonprofits — including Verizon, Club Car, and T-Mobile — on stress management, healthy eating, and the power of thought. Her one-on-one work helps clients take ownership of their health and lives through life management skills and accountability.

Karen Cota earned her BS from Winthrop University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensed in Georgia and South Carolina, a Certified Diabetes Educator, and holds a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management. Karen is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and several of its practice groups, including Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutrition, Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine, Women's Health, Healthy Aging, and Oncology Nutrition. She is passionate about helping clients make meaningful, sustainable improvements to their nutrition and overall health.

Joseph Pendergrast earned his degree in Musical Theater from Kennesaw State University before pursuing a career focused on body mechanics and movement health. He became a certified athletic trainer and holds Level 1 and Level 2 Rossiter Certifications. For years he has been a go-to resource in the Atlanta theater community for dancers and performers dealing with pain, stiffness, and injury. His unique sensitivity to how the body moves and compensates has helped many professionals stay active and comfortable in their work. Joseph is based in Atlanta and visits the Augusta area periodically to work with clients here.

​Hartford Campbell Jr. holds an undergraduate degree from Wofford College and a master's degree from Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine. A native of Atlanta, he brings a compassionate, integrative approach to the Augusta/Aiken community, combining traditional Chinese medicine with a holistic perspective on health and well-being. Hartford works with patients navigating mental health, pain management, digestive disorders, musculoskeletal issues, women's and men's health, and sleep disorders. His treatments include acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping, and he is committed to complementing Western medicine in a supportive, patient-centered way.