Our professional team of Acupuncture Physicians is committed to delivering outstanding acupuncture in a family-friendly environment and a comfortable and relaxed healing space.
Owner and Founder
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture Physician
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture Physician
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Dr. Amanda Carter, Dr. Courtney Spafford, Dr. Adrianne Smith, and Dr. Fred Russo’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.
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.
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 which has been…
DetailsUpon 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…
DetailsNot Quite The Same. There is much debate concerning the relation of dry needling and acupuncture. While they do share some superficial similarities—the use of thin needles inserted into the body—the two disciplines are actually quite different. In order to understand the distinction, it is important to define each discipline, their respective educational and licensing…
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