Heather has been working as a Natural Health Practitioner for the past 14 years. She has worked in private practice both in Australia and overseas, and worked as a consultant for the Hospital Board in Jamaica, West Indies. Heather's broad range of modalities and extensive experience will allow her to develop a treatment program specific to your needs.
Prior to becoming a Natural Health Practitioner, Heather spent a number of years in the Information Technology arena both as a computer programmer and technical writer. She obtained a Bachelor of Business in Australia, and then travelled overseas to study Naturopathy. Her qualifications in the Natural Health Field include a Master of Science (Natural Health), Doctor of Natural Health, and Diploma of Herbal Medicine which she completed in the USA. Additionally she has obtained an Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture in Brisbane, Australia.
Whilst Heather has wide experience in all aspects of Natural Medicine, her main interest lies in musculoskeletal (arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatism) and other painful conditions. She also has extensive experience in the treatment of fertility, skin conditions, anti-ageing and women's health issues.
Heather takes a holistic approach to understanding the processes of disease and uses a number of different treatment methods for a range of health conditions. Depending on your condition and your individual needs, naturopathy, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, SLM Bodywork or herbal medicine may be used within the same treatment consultation. This ensures that you get the maximum benefit for minimum time and cost.

Allison integrates Acupuncture & Bodywork to achieve optimum healing results. Her practice is focused on, but not limited to, Acupuncture Sports Medicine, pain management, orthopedic acupuncture, surgical prevention, post-surgical rehabilitation, automobile accident pain management, and various athletic injuries. Through 12 years of practice as a healing professional, Allison has seen consistent success utilizing Acupuncture & Bodywork therapies together to achieve results. Acupuncture is highly effective to treat migraines, pain and inflammation.

Gwen Thomas has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area for 10 years. She brings her prior career as a surgical nurse to the natural healing approach of traditional Chinese medicine; offering blood and diagnostic review to treat conditions with nutrition, herbs and acupuncture.

We work with women and men of all ages and backgrounds. Treatments are designed to be passageways with recurring treatments fine-tuning the health choice directives. Evaluation, clinical ministrations and practiced remedial lifestyle and nutritional choices lead to overall improved health benefits tailored to an individual’s routines and life experiences. Modified behaviors and awareness may prevent injuries for those who engage in intense sports and other rigorous activities. Other clients suffering from chronic health problems, such as autoimmune disorders or diabetes, are often able to reassert control over health management issues previously thought to be ungovernable.

Observing the principles of the EXSTORE system, our clinic is open and welcoming to all who want to strive for their physical best. Whether you are a track athlete struggling to bounce back from injury, or are a physical worker in need of pain management and relief, we will always be happy to welcome you to a consultation.

We not only practice acupuncture, but also the Graston Technique for sports and functional performance. we’re also pleased to provide services such as dry needling and cupping for various physical needs and complaints.

Through our extensive consultation process, we will guide you through what you can expect from our acupuncture and sports therapy services.