Asheville Wellness Business Owner Accused of Practicing Medicine Without a License

What Happened?

Imagine someone who runs a "feel-good" shop in Asheville, North Carolina, that helps people get healthy. That person is now in big trouble with the law.

• The owner is Priscilla Ann Hendrix, and her shop is called Blackford Wellness.
• She is facing 10 felony charges (think of felonies as very serious crimes).
• The police say she acted like a doctor and gave out a special medicine used for weight loss and diabetes — but she did not have a license to do that in North Carolina.

Important: These are accusations. In court, they have not been proven yet.

The Charges Explained Simply

Hendrix is charged with two types of crimes, five of each:

• Practicing medicine without a license (5 counts): This means she supposedly acted like a doctor when she was not allowed to.
• Obtaining property by false pretenses (5 counts): This means she supposedly got money by tricking people or lying about who she was.

What Did the Police Say She Did?

According to the arrest papers (official documents from the police):

• Between July and September 2025, Hendrix allegedly:
  • Diagnosed two clients (figured out what was wrong with them like a doctor would)
  • Prescribed a medicine called tirzepatide
  • Actually gave that medicine to them in five separate transactions
• Tirzepatide is a medicine based on something called GLP-1. It is normally used for diabetes and weight loss.

The papers also say she used fake prescription info:

• Sometimes she pretended to be a certified nurse practitioner (a kind of advanced nurse)
• Other times she used the name of a different real nurse practitioner as if that person was the doctor

The Money and Medicine

Here is what the police say about payments and the drug amounts:

• She collected 5 payments from the two clients
• Each payment was between $195 and $255
• The total money was $1,095
• The medicine amounts involved were 10, 15, and 30 milligrams of tirzepatide

The documents do not say:

• Where the medicine came from
• If the other nurse whose name was used knew about it

The Arrest and Bond

Let’s break down what happened when she was caught:

1. On July 8, police pulled her over in a traffic stop and arrested her.
2. She had to pay a $60,000 secured bond (money held by the court to make sure she shows up to court).
3. Later that same day, someone posted the bond, so she was let out.
4. Her release paper says she has limited criminal history in North Carolina.
5. The order did not say Blackford Wellness must close.

What Is Happening Now?

• All 10 charges are still pending (waiting to be decided in court).
• Her next court date is a disposition hearing on Sept. 17.
• After the arrest, Hendrix posted on the Blackford Wellness Facebook page:

"Everything has been resolved, and I’m still here doing what I love."

She also said she would keep helping people with weight loss. But court records still show the charges are pending.

News 13 (the local news) asked her what she meant by "resolved" and wanted an interview. As of this article, she did not reply.

How to Help the Investigation

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office wants your help:

• If you know anything about this case, call them at 828-250-4639

Summary

Priscilla Ann Hendrix, owner of Blackford Wellness in Asheville, is accused of diagnosing clients and giving out a prescription weight-loss drug without a license. She faces 10 felony charges and was arrested in July 2025 but released the same day after bond. She says her business is open and things are "resolved," but the court says the charges are still pending. Her next court date is September 17.

FAQ

1. What is a felony?
A felony is a very serious type of crime. It is bigger than a minor offense and can lead to big fines or time in prison.

2. What is tirzepatide?
It is a medicine (based on GLP-1) that doctors use to help with diabetes and weight loss. You normally need a real prescription from a licensed provider.

3. Is Hendrix proven guilty?
No. The news says these are allegations (accusations). They have not been proven in court yet.

4. Is Blackford Wellness closed?
No. The court order did not require it to close, and Hendrix said on Facebook the business is still open.

5. How can someone report info?
They can call the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at 828-250-4639.