“I feel so privileged to be in the position, for the rest of my life, to help others. The best part of my job is being able to help people truly heal. Most people, to some degree, are in some level of pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. My goal as a provider is not only to treat symptoms, but more importantly to treat the root causes of those symptoms to help people truly be well and live vibrantly. That’s what wellness is, and that’s what I love to help others achieve.”

When Melinda is not treating patients, you will most likely find her in the ocean with her family on the Seacoast of NH. Melinda is an avid surfer (yes, even during the New England winters!), certified yoga teacher, and lifelong athlete. She possesses an innate appreciation of the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and healthy body and mind.

As a licensed Acupuncturist, Melinda blends the best of both eastern and western medicine. In addition to her education and clinical experience, Melinda spent over a decade training doctors in medical devices and robotic surgical technology. As a result, she has an excellent foundation and appreciation for western medicine, while recognizing the importance of comprehensive, integrative care for patients. Compelled by helping others, she made the decision to leave her career and become a healthcare provider herself. Melinda chose the field of Acupuncture because it gives her the unique opportunity to provide personalized, holistic, patient-centered care.

Melinda Ferreira is a nationally board-certified Diplomate of Acupuncture, and is licensed to practice in the state of NH. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University. During her 3 years of training, she completed clinical internships at Massachusetts General Hospital, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Cambridge Health Alliance, MCPHS University, and Element Care Senior Clinic. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.

Robert V. Ziemanis, L.Ac. specializes in Shakuju Therapy, a dynamic and elegant Japanese style of acupuncture that promotes deep healing with non-insertion needle techniques. To further support the health and well-being of his patients, he combines this with dietary and lifestyle counseling. He approaches medicine as both a science and an art form, with a conviction in the inherent artistry of a life lived well to its full potential.

Acupuncture Physician with extensive experience and success in treating musculoskeletal/orthopedic disorders, pain, endocrine disorders, mental-emotional disorders, pediatrics, internal medicine (GI, Cardioloogy, Respiratory, Genitourinary), fertility.

Orlando Alternative Health is a fully licensed, board-certified clinic providing holistic health treatments in Orlando, FL to help people of all backgrounds and ages find their optimal health. We aim to help our patients improve sports performance, relieve various pain conditions, neurological conditions, degenerative eye conditions, and autoimmune conditions through personalized treatments such as acupuncture, electroacupuncture, dry needling, cupping therapy, nutrition therapy, B12 vitamin injection therapy, and traditional herbal Chinese medicine. We're ready to assess and treat a wide variety of conditions to don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you have!