Michael Hartlaub, L.Ac, has spent his life studying global healing traditions, and has traveled to Western Europe and Amazonian Peru to study indigenous herbal medicine.
Always seeking to improve upon his understanding of the dynamics of the human biosystem, Michael has made it his life's mission to facilitate partnerships that empower individuals to take further steps in their journey towards optimal wellness.
Michael is a nationally certified acupuncturist and Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio to practice acupuncture.

Almond Wellness Centre – Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinics located in Coburg and Ringwood Victoria.

We’ve been serving and helping people around Melbourne northern and eastern suburbs since 2003. Both clinics offer symptomatic and preventive health care. We would like to help you get off the treadmill of ill health, discover a blueprint for health rejuvenation and optimal well-being.

We strongly believe
Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and natural health care are the answer to the health problems that millions of people face.

Our passion
To help as many people as we can to Get Well and Stay Well without drugs or surgery.

Service provided
We provide acupuncture treatment, Chinese herbal medicine, remedial massage, cupping therapy, counselling, chiropractic and other natural therapies.

Expertise
We have particular interest and experiences in working with patients with fertility IVF challenges, pregnancy, women’s health and other health issues.

We are a professional team of qualified Acupuncturist to assist with your alternate health care needs. We specialise in anxiety, stress, infertility and cosmetic acupuncture.

Our clinics are dedicated to help and support each patient. Our goal is to help out patients physically, emotionally and spiritually to achieve best quality of life. From the ancient time, foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine had been emphasize on prevent diseases from occurring, stop diseases from progressing, early treatments and cures. And it has always been our focus. With our clinics, we give our patients the best care. Each patients is being evaluated and tailored with a individual treatment plan to achieve maxium benefits.

Our vision is to help create a healthier and more active community. We believe in providing a unique approach of combining alternative medicine with conventional medicine, and public education for patients to understand their body and better care themselves.

One of the many techniques that distinguishes us is that we are one of the few Full Body & more experienced clinical practitioners in the area. Our practitioners combined have more than 50 years of clinic experiences and are generation acupuncturists who follow my family’s foot step. Acupuncture, Cupping, Guasha, TuiNa are some of the modality we offer.

The practitioners in the office participate, and are in network with most of the insurance companies including, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and United Healthcare. It is important to us, that we give our patients the best healthcare experience, from the minute they walk in the door, to the time they walk out.

Dr. Réquel Lopes, AP is the owner and healing practitioner at Dragonfly Wellness in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, FL. She earned her graduate degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the prestigious AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, in Austin, Texas. She is a licensed acupuncture physician in the state of Florida and board certified by the National Certification of Oriental Medicine Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Oriental Medicine. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Barnard College of Columbia University in Psychology. She is a member of Florida State Oriental Medical Association.

She has been treating patients for the past 10 years. As a licensed Acupuncture Physician, she brings her extensive experience to her patients by using an integrative care approach. She uses various modalities in combination, to best address her patient’s needs. This comprehensive approach may include acupuncture, cupping therapy, Chinese herbal formulations, as well as lifestyle counseling to restore balance and promote optimal health for the body, mind, and spirit. She incorporates various styles and techniques with her gentle needling treatments –Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, Esoteric Acupuncture (Sankey Acupuncture), Master Tung Style, Dr. Tan’s Balance method, and Neuro-acupuncture from Dr. Hao.

Dr. Lopes treats successfully a wide variety of pain, insomnia, emotional, digestive issues, headaches, gynecological and fertility challenges, insomnia and emotional issues. She is fueled by her passion to help people to truly take hold of their health and wellness. She is successful because she listens and empowers each one to reach their goals.

Dr. Lopes give back to her community in many ways. She participates in health fairs, fundraising events and she is the chair of the HIV Planning Council and a board member of The Poverello Center, one of the largest food banks in Broward County. She is a firm believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, which includes personal and community healing.