Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, Certified APIT, Advanced Certificate in Facial and Cosmetic Acupuncture SPECIALTIES: Sports injury and pain management, Dry needling/Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) needling, Internal medicine, Facial conditions

Nikita Braddy is Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her BS in Health Sciences and MS in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. After graduating, she moved to Seattle, WA to explore the Pacific Northwest and work for an integrative clinic. She worked with naturopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists as a team to address patient health concerns, injury recovery, and pain. While in Seattle, she also got certified in Advanced Facial and Cosmetic Acupuncture and Microneedling. After 6 years of exploring Seattle, she decided she wanted to return home to Florida. She recently moved back in April 2025 and is excited to be back in the sunshine state. Although her primary focus has been sports injuries and pain management utilizing intramuscular stimulation (IMS) needling or dry needling, she enjoys working with a broad variety of ailments including, digestive complaints, menstrual irregularities, pelvic floor dysfunction, sleep issues, stress management, and facial conditions such as, Bell’s Palsy and TMJ problems. She utilizes electrical stimulation, cupping and Gua sha when beneficial. Her goal as a practitioner is to connect with her patients to better understand their concerns and work together to get to the root cause, educating her patients and implementing nutritional and lifestyle changes where needed. Outside of her work as a healer, she has a passion for exploring nature, cooking, gardening, exercising, reading, spending quality time with family and friends, and saying “hi” to your dog. She also has a BS in Finance and Management from the University of South Florida and a 1 st degree in Tae Kwon Do/Karate.

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Katie Gibran, DOM, AP Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, Certified APIT, Cupping, Gua Sha, Herbal Medicine

Specialties:  Internal Medicine, Chronic Illness and Pain, Stress Management, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Preventative Care

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Dr. Hannah Winner is Nationally Board Certified In Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Additionally, she is a fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine. She received Her BS in Health Sciences and MS in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine From East West College of Natural Medicine In Sarasota, Florida. She continued her education at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, California where she obtained her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

The modalities Dr. Winner is trained in include, Acupuncture, E-stim, Gua sha, Tui na, Injection therapy, cold laser therapy, nutrition and herbal therapy. Dr. Winner specializes in Pain Management, Mental Health, and Neurological Disorders. She enjoys working on a wide variety of conditions including post-surgical pain recovery, sports injuries, auto injuries, pre/post-natal care, Internal medicine: Lupus, IBS, Chron’s, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Bell’s palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, and many more.

Dr. Winner is passionate about connecting with others on a deep level and learning how their experiences have shaped them into the individual they are today. By creating this connection with her patients, she is able to educate them on how to benefit their wellbeing with natural remedies in order to collectively work toward achieving their greatest possible health outcomes. In her free time,

Dr. Winner enjoys hiking the national parks, road biking, weightlifting, and traveling.

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Dr. Hillary Talbott, DAHM, AP, FABORM, is a nationally recognized fertility acupuncturist and women’s health expert. She holds a doctoral degree in Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine from Daoist Traditions, is a fellow of the Board of Reproductive Medicine. Hillary began her medical journey on a full academic scholarship at the University of Florida, earning a B.S. in Physiology & Health Science. She later graduated from Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine in 2009. She also teaches Gynecology at Dragon Rises, giving back to the next generation of acupuncturists.

Hillary specializes in helping women navigate complex fertility cases—both naturally and with IVF support—and supports patients throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Her studies with fertility experts like Randine Lewis and functional medicine specialists like Dr. Aviva Romm, combined with training in neurology under Jeffrey Yuen, allow her to take an integrative, results-driven approach.

She is also a certified life coach and Masters of Wisdom meditation teacher under davidji, empowering her patients with mental-emotional and spiritual tools to complement their physical treatments. Hillary’s mission is simple: to help women reclaim their vitality, understand their bodies, and become the conscious creators of their families.

Explore her offerings and free resources at her award winning podcast, Fertile Minds Radio.

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Nina is a registered nurse, reiki master and provides trauma informed care. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine. Nina graduated from New York University with her Bachelors in Science of Nursing. Her passion to help others led her to specialize in oncology and work at some of the top oncology hospitals in the US including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center & Moffitt Cancer Center.

While in the middle of pursuing her Nurse practitioner degree she realized that this was not the form of medicine she wanted to treat and shifted gears. She began gravitating towards more energetic & holistic forms of medicine. This led her down years of exploring different modalities of healing including obtaining her Reiki Masters certification. When she found acupuncture she knew she had found her calling.

Nina has a deep belief that everything is connected within our bodies. That in order to treat our physical symptoms, we need to look not only at our mental and emotional bodies but our energetic bodies as well. With her western background, she hopes to blend her knowledge in eastern medicine to help others in a well rounded way.

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Hey there, I’m Kecia. In 1998, my journey into holistic health began with a leap into massage therapy. After graduating from that program I transitioned into teaching anatomy, physiology and massage therapy for nearly a decade. 2005 was a pivotal year that marked the introduction of Zero Balancing into my repertoire, unlocking access to deeper dimensions of energy within the body. In 2011, a decisive choice led me back to the classroom, embarking on a profound learning adventure in Chinese Medicine. I began a personal practice of meditation in 2019 and completed an intensive Meditation teacher training course in 2023. This fusion of experiences, from teaching to energy and soft tissue work, while embracing ancient traditions, shapes my approach as an acupuncturist and meditation teacher today.

As both a practitioner and receiver of these diverse modalities, I’ve gained profound insights into the transformative potential they hold individually and in combination. My personal journey took a significant turn when I embraced meditation, receiving my own personal Nakshatra mantra. This practice became a catalyst for a profound shift in my life, healing my heart in ways that I never imagined. Continually exploring various meditation methods alongside the rich tapestry of modalities I offer has deepened my understanding of holistic well-being. I will guide you on a journey where personal and professional experiences converge, creating space for your transformation and healing.

I am passionate about unlocking the body’s divine powers of healing. With my superpowers of listening and connecting, I guide individuals on a non-linear journey. I reject absolutes and embrace a nuanced perspective. I prefer to observe what’s working before making changes, fostering a collaborative and adaptive approach to health. In my practice, I strive to demystify the healing process by emphasizing that our bodies possess an innate wisdom waiting to be awakened. It’s not magic or voodoo - it’s about helping your body remember what it is designed to do on its own. As a partner in your healing journey, I will help guide you on this natural journey of self discovery and empowerment.

I am also a firm believer that we, as humans, are intricately connected to the earth and therefore strive to live in alignment with its seasonal elements. In my practice this belief extends to the methods I employ - a brilliant blend of wisdom from nature and modern understanding. I am committed to helping my patients foster a deeper understanding of how they can actively support their own wellbeing.

Together we will embark on a holistic journey, a fusion of ancient wisdom and a modern understanding. It will be a journey of discovery, an exploration where we embrace the profound connection between mind, body, spirit, nature and our surroundings. In this quest we will discover the transformative potential within the ebb and flow of your health journey and find healing by aligning ourselves within the seasonal rhythms of life to create a harmonious path to well-being.

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Emily Armstrong is a 2015 graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, FL. and has been happily practicing at Art of Acupuncture for over a decade. Prior to completing her Masters of Oriental Medicine, she studied Chinese herbalism for two years, interning extensively with Dr. Bob Linde in St. Petersburg, FL. and is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild.  She has is a Gua Sha Specialist and Certified Meditation Instructor. Emily practices Traditional Chinese Medicine, utilizing Acupuncture, Bodywork techniques (Fire Cupping/Gua Sha), Herbal Therapies, and Moxibustion. She specializes in Pain Management, Traumatic Injury, and Perimenopause and Menopause Transition.

Emily firmly believes that healing is a partnership between the practitioner and patient and strives to meet her patient wherever they are on their individual journey, without judgement.

A treatment session with Emily empowers the patient to take part in their own healing. She has conviction that the root of many modern diseases is diet-related and teaches her patients to use food as medicine and supplementation when necessary.

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