Why did we design this for YOU?
Propel Comprehensive Wellness is a combination of our 60+ years of experience. We have seen far too many people struggle to maintain health, function, and fulfillment as they prepare for and live in retirement. So much of that decline is preventable. We designed this entire process to prevent that unnecessary decline.
Meet Michelle & Ellen
Hear from our founders the
WHY
HOW
WHEN
of Propel Comprehensive Wellness.
GERIATRIC CLINICIAN
Michelle Fritsch, PharmD, BCGP
Dr. Fritsch is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist with over 36 years of combined experience spanning primary care geriatrics, academia, and entrepreneurial practice. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing the quality of care for aging populations while helping individuals maintain health, independence, and purpose throughout every stage of life.
Her research has focused on successful aging, medication use, and the management of cardiovascular, endocrine, and pain-related conditions. Through this work, she has developed 16 proprietary tools designed to help individuals confidently navigate the transition into retirement and beyond—ensuring their health, well-being, and sense of purpose remain intact.
Dr. Fritsch has also built a distinguished career in academia and academic leadership, educating a wide range of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Her interprofessional approach, combined with decades of hands-on experience within complex healthcare systems, allows her to effectively guide individuals in coordinating their care—bringing all members of their healthcare team into alignment for better outcomes.
She takes a holistic approach to health, recognizing the interconnected roles of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Central to her philosophy is the belief that purpose plays a critical role in longevity and quality of life at every phase.
Dr. Fritsch served as the founding department chair of the School of Pharmacy at Notre Dame of Maryland University and has held faculty positions across pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs. She has delivered more than 100 presentations to healthcare professionals, many of which provided continuing education.
She is also the author of Preventive Maintenance for a High Mileage Life, along with numerous professional articles and book chapters. Her work has been recognized through several honors, including being named a Finalist for the Heart of Charlotte Award (2025), receiving The Daily Record HealthCare Heroes Award (2011), the Piedmont Health Coalition Healthcare Leadership Award (2008), and the Triad Business Journal Health Care Hero Award (2006).
