Poke Acupuncture was founded by Ryan Samuels and Lani Stokes, a dedicated husband-and-wife team with a passion for holistic healing. With their extensive training and vast experience, both Ryan and Lani are accredited practitioners, bringing over 10 years of expertise to their practice.

Lani Stokes has honed her skills in the field of pregnancy and fertility acupuncture, making her a specialist in this area. On the other hand, Ryan Samuels focuses his practice on chronic pain relief, neurological conditions, and menopause. With a compassionate approach, Ryan is dedicated to helping individuals alleviate their chronic pain and manage conditions related to the nervous system.

As dedicated health practitioners, we wholeheartedly believe that your health is your most precious resource and most valuable asset. Without good health, your quality of life is diminished and it’s hard to feel content. Approaching wellness from an integrative, holistic manner, we strive to eliminate the causes of disease and illness while promoting wellness education.

Combining the efforts of general practitioners with nutritional experts, functional medicine associates, and others, our staff works to improve the body/mind/spirit connection to help elevate wellness levels throughout the entire body.

From chiropractic treatments and acupuncture to IPT cancer therapy, we work in partnership with the patients themselves, allowing them to take ownership in their own treatment plan while learning more about the integrative nature of the human body. Our focus is to treat the underlying cause of disease and illness, alleviating symptoms and pain through holistic healing.

Here at the Gentle Wellness Center, we are driven by a mission to empower consumers and practitioners both through education, training, and research. We are here to assist each patient on their journey to optimal wellness.

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Joseph Tonzola L.Ac., Dipl. OM integrates acupuncture with functional medicine to effectively and holistically treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. He works through guiding each patient back to health through restoring healthy function of thyroid activity, blood sugar balance, adrenal health, and decreasing overall chronic inflammation.

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Commitment to Healing

My focus is on healing rather than temporarily symptom relief. I am committed to helping you awaken your body’s natural healing intelligence and restore its natural balance.

Respect & Support for Your Decisions

I will not judge or criticize the decisions you make regarding your health care. I will happily collaborate with people who use a combination of natural and conventional Western medicine as well as those who prefer a solely holistic approach. Regardless of your approach, I’m always committed to helping my patients reach their full potential.

Compassion, Respect, Integrity

I strive to maintain compassion and integrity with my patients and will provide recommendations based on your individual needs—never more, never less. I treat all patients with dignity and respect. I am committed to listening to you, and to maintaining open, honest communication in order to maintain a healthy relationship so together we can ensure that you reach your goals.