alice pettey, mfa

Alice Pettey, MFA

Founder, Certified Brand Strategist

Brand Smarter. Stress Less. Serve More.

I know firsthand how branding, strategy, and purpose can change everything—because my journey into branding wasn’t planned. It wasn’t a straight path. It was built on curiosity, resilience, and a relentless drive to create impact.

How It Started

I didn’t study branding in college. I graduated with a history degree and, like many, set aside my dreams to focus on reality—supporting my family. My first job was with an interior design firm, where I wasn’t designing but managing the office.

And then I discovered design software.

It was fascinating—how creativity and strategy could merge to tell a story and make a business stand out. That led me to enroll in graphic design & multimedia courses back in 1999—when online learning was still new. I was hooked. I devoured every book, course, and training I could find—and that’s when I realized that design isn’t just about making things look nice—it’s about strategy.

Then, I read Creating the Perfect Design Brief. That book changed my trajectory. It wasn’t about pretty designs; it was about building brands that work, that differentiate, that create impact. That’s when I moved from design to brand strategy.

A Defining Moment

Then my life changed forever.

I lost my youngest son, Terry, due to failures in the healthcare system. He had special needs—Smith-Magenis Syndrome—and for 18 years, our lives revolved around ensuring he had the best care possible. But the system failed him.

For a long time, I was angry. I still am. But anger doesn’t create change—action does.

I realized that practitioners need better businesses—ones that are financially strong, well-branded, and fulfilling—so they have the capacity to serve those who need them the most. When practices are thriving instead of just surviving, they have the bandwidth to make space for underserved communities, special needs patients, and those who fall through the cracks.

That’s why I do what I do.

What I Believe

Branding isn’t just about standing out.
It’s about standing for something.

✔ Your brand should attract the right people.
✔ Your brand should reignite your passion for your work.
✔ Your brand should create stability, not stress.

That’s where I come in. I help health & wellness practitioners build brands that are strategic, compelling, and profitable—so they can stress less and serve more.

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to gain clarity, build a brand that works, and stop wasting time on surface-level marketing that doesn’t move the needle, let’s talk.

📌 Take the Free Brand Assessment 
📌 Schedule a Free Discovery Call

Let’s build a brand that fuels your success and amplifies your impact.

Company Timeline

February 2025
February 2025
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Book Published

The Hidden Cost of Poor Branding for Health & Wellness Practices
Now on Amazon

April 2024
April 2024
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Podcast Launches

A bi-weekly podcast providing you the perscription for health and wellness branding. Listen in for insights & interviews with leading experts.
branding-rx.com

March 2024
March 2024
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2024 Honored Listee

Alice Pettey was recognized as a 2024 Marquis Who's Who Honored Listee

October 2023
October 2023
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DIFFERENTIATE MAGAZINE - PREMIER ISSUE

The launch of Differentiate Magazine's premier issue. Available online at DifferentiateMag.com, and in PDF, flipbook & in physical copies with print-on-demand.

September 2023
September 2023
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BOOK PUBLISHED

Branding Your Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to Building A Strong Brand in Health & Wellness for more information visit BrandingYourPractice.com

July 2023
July 2023
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MAGAZINE FOUNDED

A sister company to Neurotic Dog Studios, Differentiate Magazine, a division of NDS Enerprises LLC was founded as a quarterly magazine focused on providing educational and actionable information to health and wellness practice owners to help them brand and grow their practices. Discover more at DifferentiateMag.com

May 2023
May 2023
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PARENT LLC RENAMED

Alice Pettey Branding & Strategic Design, LLC was renamed to NDS Enterprises LLC to better reflect the diverse divisions and endevors undertaken by the company.

May 2022
May 2022
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BRAND MY CHIRO PRACTICE PROGRAM LAUNCH

Neurotic Dog Studios launchs the Brand My Chiro Practice program, designed to aid chiropractice in developing clarity and focus on their branding and marketing endevors through education, strategy and coaching

March 2022
March 2022
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CERTIFIED WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS

Neurotic Dog Studios received certification from the SBA as a Woman Owned Business

March 2022
March 2022
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NDS FONTS

NDS Fonts, a division of Neurotic Dog Studios, releases it's first font, Rounded Block Display, through Monotype

August 2021
August 2021
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BUYERS PERSONA EXPERT

Alice obtained certification as a Buyers Persona Expert through the Buyers Persona Institute

February 2021
February 2021
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BRAND STRATEGIST CERTIFICATION

Alice obtained certification as a Brand Strategist through Level C, lead by Marty Neumeier and Andy Star

October 2020
October 2020
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BRAND SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

Alice obtained certification as a Brand Specialist through Level C, lead by Marty Neumeier and Andy Star

November 2019
November 2019
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NEUROTIC DOG STUDIOS

Alice Pettey Branding & Strategic Design, LLC was rebranded under the trade name Neurotic Dog Studios

December 2014
December 2014
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INCORPORATED AS LLC

Alice incorporated her freelance business as Alice Pettey Branding & Strategic Design, LLC

May 2013
May 2013

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Alice graduated as Valedictorian in the Master of Fine Arts, Media Design program at Full Sail University

October 2012
October 2012

FULL-TIME FREELANCE

Alice resumed full-time work as an independent contractor