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Meet Our People

Our Physicians

Our professional team of Acupuncture Physicians is committed to delivering outstanding acupuncture in a family-friendly environment and a comfortable and relaxed healing space.

Dr. Amanda Carter Acupuncture Physician

Amanda Carter

Owner and Founder

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Dr. Courtney Spafford

Courtney Spafford

Acupuncture Physician

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Steven Roensch

Acupuncture Physician

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Dr. Amanda Carter, Dr. Courtney Spafford and Dr. Steven Roensch’s passion for acupuncture, Chinese herbals, holistic nutrition, and supplements along with their enthusiasm for learning about health and wellness makes them more sensitive to each patient’s individual needs.

Our acupuncture clinic proudly serves patients from Sarasota, Bradenton, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding areas.

We Want to Help You Experience Optimum Health.

  • Are you seeking relief from chronic pain or a longstanding emotional health issue?
  • Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
  • Are you ready to restore your health to what it once was naturally, effectively, and without side effects?

Our Mission

Our mission at Lakewood Ranch Acupuncture and Wellness is to empower others to achieve greater health with integrity, compassion, support, education and inspiration to help them to maintain their health in a harmonious and balanced way.

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News & Tips

Read the latest acupuncture news and useful tips about health and wellness written by our therapists.

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture (Podcast)

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between dry needling vs acupuncture? Dr. Amanda Carter had the opportunity to speak on the podcast “Tideline Talks” with Dr. Michael Sclafani to share her journey into Oriental Medicine as well as the differences between acupuncture versus dry needling. Click here to listen!

What Exactly Does Cupping Do?⁣

What are those cupping marks exactly and what does cupping do?⁣ ⁣ ☯️ Cupping promotes circulation and blood flow which speeds up healing. In Chinese medical terms, it increases the flow of qi and blood.⁣ ⁣ ☯️ The “marks” that come up are not bruises but is actually stagnant blood that has been trapped in the muscles…

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Why Dairy is Scary – Six Reasons to Avoid It

Upon being born, some human babies are immediately provided with a powdered milk replacement that contains cow’s milk. After the first year, many pediatricians advise switching infants solely to cow’s milk. Throughout childhood, pediatricians tout the benefits of drinking plenty of milk. It is even offered as the drink of choice in American schools. Due…

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