Welcome to The Center of Wellness, an integrative holistic healthcare facility. This upscale collaborative is the first of its kind in Central Florida and addresses the growing need for outside the box thinking when it comes to healing the mind, body and spirit. As the average person struggles more and more with health issues-pain, allergies, weight gain, insomnia, hormone issues, mental and physical fatigue, depression, anxiety, auto-immune disorders, etc.-there is an increased demand for holistic alternatives as people get tired of going to doctor after doctor and taking pill after pill.

The Center of Wellness is the leading authority on these alternatives, offering treatments including:

Acupuncture
Crystal Therapy
Energy Work
Massage
Music Therapy
Neurofeedback
Nutrition
Personal Yoga Instruction
Play Therapy
Psychotherapy and Life Coaching

Providing alternative healthcare solutions for patients in the greater Yakima Area. Inland Acupuncture specializes in pain relief, women's health and preventative medicine. Joa Crowder has a Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and uses both acupuncture and herbs to correct underlying causes of imbalance.

Alan has been practicing an extremely GENTLE style of Traditional Acupuncture for over 30 yrs and we pride ourselves on deliv­er­ing effective, punctual and friendly service.

I began my study of Chinese medicine in the late 1980's. I was first drawn to the vast richness and depth of Chinese medicine through my practice of classical martial arts. Over the decades, I learned various methods of hands-on therapies for the treatment of injuries that would occur during training. I also learned how herbal medicine has been safely and effectively used for millenia to support athletic training. After completing my undergraduate degree and working for a few years as a translator I realized my true calling was in the study and practice of Chinese Medicine.


I received my Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2001 and completed a sports medicine and orthopedics internship treating collegiate athletes at the University of California, San Diego. After obtaining my California State Acupuncture license in 2002, I began to actively study Classical Chinese Medicine under Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist physician and priest. I continue to study with Dr. Yuen to this day with the belief that it is my responsibility to keep growing as a physician for the sake of my patients. The rich tradition that Dr. Yuen teaches has allowed me to successfully help many patients with difficult neurological complaints, autoimmune disorders and a wide range of functional diseases.

I have personally experienced the shortcomings of the conventional medical system which primarily focuses on the suppression of symptoms and the disempowerment of patients. This motivated me to devote my practice to empowering my patients to take back control of their health and break free from their dependency on medications.

I use a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, tui na, qi gong, and dietary therapy integrated with functional medicine (customized lab work) to decipher the mystery of each unique patient. Although it is a challenging path, I find it immensely rewarding and cannot imagine doing anything else.


I have practiced and taught classical Chinese martial arts and health practices in the US and internationally for decades. A student at heart, I spend much of my free time reading or thinking about how to be a better physician for my patients. My goal is ultimately to help unlock the miraculous healing capacity that is contained in every individual.


Since beginning my practice in 2002 I've worked closely with many primary care doctors, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and gasteroenterologists to provide heart-felt care to thousands of patients.

Caitlin is a board certified acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and is a skilled and intuitive practitioner. She specializes in women’s health and the treatment of fertility.

Caitlin graduated from a three-year program with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Bastyr University, and is nationally board certified. She has received additional training in women’s health and fertility, pediatric care, and facial rejuvenation.

The power of combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapies with western medicine yields incredible results. Caitlin is fascinated by bringing the 3,000 year old Eastern medicine into contemporary medical times. Caitlin believes that acupuncture and Eastern medicine are key components of today’s health care system. She works well with allied health professionals and would love to be a member of your health care team.

Caitlin also works at Bastyr University’s Chinese herbal dispensary as a shift supervisor. Teaching the students a hands on experience with the raw, granular and patent herbal formulas, as well as how to run and operate a successful herbal dispensary for their future practices.

In her practice, Caitlin sees patients coming in for a wide variety of symptoms. However, her expertise and passions lie in treating women’s health and wellness, from fertility with IUI/IVF support, pregnancy support, postpartum, stress, insomnia, fatigue, chronic and acute pain, headaches, to digestive health. For Caitlin, there is nothing quite like the awe and satisfaction of helping a woman to heal and reconnect with her body as she navigates through the path to a successful pregnancy.