Meet the InterveneMD Team

Physician, Founder

Dr. Todd Joye, MD

The founder of InterveneMD, Dr. Joye is board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management and has over 20 years of experience practicing ortho/spine medicine in Charleston. For 4 years, he served patients at Bon-Secours St. Francis Hospital, where he was the Medical Director of Pain Management. He then moved his practice to an outpatient office setting where patients could get the same high-quality procedures without the need for expensive hospitalization.

Physician Assistant

Jennifer Pedersen

A proud Michigander, Jennifer moved to South Carolina in 2017 in pursuit of warmer weather and a career in medicine. After graduating PA school in Greenville, SC at the top of her class, Jen joined the team at InterveneMD.

Physician Assistant

Larisa Baldwin

Larisa is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a passion for root-cause healing and personalized wellness. She earned her Master of Science degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 2012 and went on to spend over eight years at MUSC specializing in Thoracic Surgery, where she cared for patients with lung and esophageal cancers.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, APRN

Kristen Drenga

Kristen is a board-certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She began her career after earning her nursing degree from Ohio University, in her hometown. In 2012, she relocated to Charleston to escape the harsh winters and went on to complete her Master’s degree in Anesthesia at the Medical University of South Carolina. With a strong clinical background and a deep commitment to patient safety, Kristen seamlessly blends her expertise in anesthesia with her passion for aesthetic medicine. She has trained under some of the top aesthetic leaders in the country and specializes in delivering natural-looking enhancements with an emphasis on regenerative aesthetics.

Office Manager

Brittany Graven

Although she grew up in Connecticut, Brittany’s heart belongs to the south. She moved to Charleston in 2015 after four very cold winters at UConn (Go Huskies!). After 8 tremendous years caring for and managing a family of 5, Brittany joined the team at InterveneMD. A natural-born caregiver, Brittany loves to support and connect with our patients. When she’s not coordinating the chaos of a private practice, you can find her spoiling her pup Remy, hunting for shark teeth on Folly Beach, chasing the sunset, taking family walks around the neighborhood, and trying new local restaurants with her husband, Ben.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Megan Gaffin

Megan was born and raised in North Carolina but has called Mount Pleasant home since 2017. She has a wealth of knowledge in wellness and the human body, most recently working as a Physical Therapist Assistant. A proud ECU alumni, she captained the D1 Women’s Soccer team and earned her master’s degree from High Point University. If she is not on the soccer field with her two kids, Megan loves getting into a new book, practicing hot yoga, crushing peloton workouts and sneaking away for date nights with her husband.

CPhT, Patient Care Specialist

Terri Gaffney

Terri was born in Scotland and grew up in Miami, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. In the early 2000's, she moved to South Carolina with her husband and two children. Terri is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and Certified Sterile Compounding Technician. She enjoys serving our patients and tending to their needs by remembering that we can all do small things with great love. Terri’s greatest delights are her two sweet grandchildren. She loves animals and can’t help but spoil her three crazy dogs. Terri loves spending as much time outdoors as she can, day-tripping to the beach, horseback riding, and gardening.

Registered Nurse

Kimberly Smith

Kimm was born in North Carolina and relocated to Mount Pleasant in 2017. Kimm is a Registered Nurse with a passion for health, fitness, and preventative care. She began her career with InterveneMD as a Medical Assistant and holds certifications in phlebotomy and fitness instruction. She hopes to continue her education to further expand her skills and bring new approaches in regard to advancing patient care and overall wellness. In her free time, Kimm enjoys watching scary movies with her cat, going to spin class, and spending time outdoors.

MA, Certified Pharmacy Technician

Ashby Echanique

The office jokester, Ashby is known for making patients laugh and keeping the mood light. He lives on Johns Island with his wife, Morgan, owner of The Pharmacy Club in Charleston, and their 5 year old daughter, Marlow, queen of her dance team. After 13 years as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician, Ashby joined the InterveneMD team as Medical Assistant. In his free time, you can find Ashby working on his golf swing, frequenting local restaurants with his family, having date nights at the movies and spending time on the water.

Patient Care Coordinator

JoJo Craven

JoJo, originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, swapped the cold winter months for Charleston’s year-round sunshine in 2012—and she’s never looked back! With a background in hospitality and restaurant management, she’s passionate about making people feel welcome. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her enjoying the outdoors with her dog, Bean, or cooking up something tasty in the kitchen. JoJo is a self-proclaimed trivia buff and pop culture junkie, always ready to test her knowledge on everything from movies and music to history and sports.

Front Office Coordinator

Zoë Verleye

Zoë was born in Bruges, Belgium. With extensive expertise in corporate travel and hotel management, she brings a wealth of knowledge in customer service to our team at interveneMD. Zoë is well-traveled, as she lived in Barcelona, Spain, for two years, and speaks four languages. She moved to the United States over 12 years ago and made Charleston her home with her two children, Eli and Theo, in 2020. In her free time, she loves to travel, explore new local restaurants, enjoy early sunrises on the beach with a breakfast picnic, and take hiking trips to the mountains of North Carolina.

Athletic Trainer Certified

Lauren Mahoney

Lauren is a board-certified Athletic Trainer who grew up surrounded by the forests of New Hampshire. After earning her degree from Sacred Heart University, she made her way to Long Island, where she taught health and wellness and worked closely with student-athletes after school. In 2024, Lauren traded the Northeast for sunny South Carolina, relocating with her fiancé, Derek, and their energetic pup, Birdie. With a passion for movement and education, Lauren is dedicated to helping patients feel empowered in their health journeys. Outside the office, you’ll often find her soaking up the sun at the beach with Birdie, testing out a new sourdough recipe or diving into a DIY home project

RT (R)

Linda Hammill

For the past 40 years, Linda has been an x-ray technologist with a strong background in orthopedics and pain management. She has enjoyed working with Dr. Joye for over 3 years now. Although she could retire, Linda loves her work and excels at putting patients at ease and helping them feel comfortable throughout their procedures. A native Charlestonian, Linda lives with her husband, Andy, on Edisto Island. Her favorite pastimes are exercising on her screened-in porch, reading, cooking with her husband and enjoying the beauty of nature.