Ryan Bishop, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac. was introduced to healthcare from an early age, gaining firsthand exposure to the medical field through his father, an osteopathic physician. This early experience allowed Ryan to witness the day-to-day workings of medical practices, hospitals, and doctors’ offices. After high school, Ryan joined the United States Coast Guard, where he served with distinction and received an honorable discharge. He then pursued studies in anatomy and physiology, earning his massage therapy license in 2000. His dedication to expanding his knowledge led him to study emergency care, and he spent five years working as a paramedic in emergency rooms and on ambulances.
With over 22 years of hands-on healing experience, Ryan Bishop has treated thousands of individuals from around the world. He graduated at the top of his class from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in 2012, earning a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine with a focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Following his graduation, Ryan spent seven months in Australia and New Zealand as the lead acupuncture physician aboard the Pacific Pearl Cruise Ship. There, he conducted numerous seminars and educational presentations, treated a large number of patients, built lasting friendships, and explored the diverse landscapes of the region.
Currently, Ryan practices as an Acupuncture Physician and Qigong/Tai Chi instructor in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida. He emphasizes the importance of nutritional balance, hydration, and movement in achieving physical well-being. Ryan’s expertise spans a wide range of modalities, including painless acupuncture, Reiki, Tui Na (soft tissue manipulation), auricular therapies, dietary nutrition therapy, essential oils, herbal therapies, meditation, and more. He regularly conducts seminars and group therapy sessions and collaborates with Western medical doctors in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, integrating natural and holistic approaches with conventional medical treatments.
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Acupuncturist Physician, Carla Cardoso is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Nurse, Massage Therapist, and Esthetician.Carla brings holistic healing to Broward County, Florida!
Carla fuses her expertise to deliver exceptional care. With 15 years in the medical realm and a journey that began in Rio, Brazil, she’s driven by a profound passion for healthcare.
Her dedication was sparked at the age of 13, after enduring life-threatening surgeries that led to extended stays in hospitals. This experience fortified her childhood aspiration to pursue a career in medicine.
Carla’s approach to healing encompasses mind-body harmony, integrating insights gained from diverse settings like Memorial Regional Hospital, nursing homes, hospices, and Oriental Medicine Acupuncture clinics. Her mission resonates deeply within her – to serve and heal.
Being bilingual, Carla bridges the gap between cultures, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized experience for all her patients.
Your well-being is her top priority as she embodies the role of a compassionate healer.
Allow her to guide you on a journey towards optimal health and vitality!”
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Simon started his journey on the path of healing himself and others over 20 years ago. It started when he coincidentally heard his mother talking to a friend about Reiki, and hearing this, a lightning bolt went off in his head. He knew he had to learn more about this amazing yet simple healing technique.A couple of years later after practicing at different levels and lineages of Reiki, he was attuned to the master level of Tummo Reiki by its founder Irmansyah Effendi in 2003. The style incorporates Kundalini energy, Earth core energy, Reiki & Shing Chi (Shing Chi is a healing energy that comes through the Celestial Chakras above the Crown Chakra). Simon particularly loves Tummo Reiki because it focuses on strengthening, opening, and working through the heart.
As he learned more about Reiki, Simon wanted to find more ways to apply his healing energy. This is when he came across Massage Therapy, and it felt like a perfect fit for him. In 2002, he graduated from The Institute for Therapeutic Massage as an LMT. Simon has taken pieces of everything he’s learned and combined them into an amalgamation for what he hopes to be a truly therapeutic & healing massage.
Simon started his journey on the path of healing himself and others over 20 years ago. It started...
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Dr. Jennifer Cruz is a primary care physician specializing in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Cruz’s thirst for knowledge, combined with our country’s constantly evolving health care system, has fed her drive to continue her education.Dr. Cruz’s particular approach to achieving well-being for her patients combines advanced laboratory testing with Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat the root cause of any imbalance, not just the symptoms.
After completing her master’s in Oriental Medicine at the Atlantic Institute, Dr. Cruz interned in China, working in hospitals across the country for four months. She completed her clinical Doctrine and Research Ph.D. at Shanghai University and the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine.
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Howard is a massage therapist with over 20 years of experience. He enjoys helping others through their pain or discomfort with the power of massage. Howard is a graduate of Florida College of Natural Health and studied traditional Thai Massage in Thailand. He has educated people for the last 20 years on the benefits of bodywork and the healing art of touch. He is experienced with deep tissue work and the benefits of stretching, exercise, and healthy living.
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Dr. Love was first introduced to alternative medicine by her French grandmother who had a series of serious health issues (ulcerative colitis, RA, and osteoporosis). She was adamant about only using naturopathic medicine to treat herself, which resulted in her living a longer, fuller life than what western medicine had predicted.
It was, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, that Dr. Love entered the Alternative Health Care industry. She went back to school to get both her Master’s degree and Doctorate (DAOM) degree from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft Lauderdale, FL, one of the top schools in the nation!
She also did a unique residency with world-renowned Robert Doane in Poulsbo, WA. As a result, became proficient in Distal Needling Acupuncture (DNA) and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA).
Dr. Love always has her patients in mind, so even when they are not in front of her, she is researching and thinking of different ways she can make their treatment better and improve their quality of life. She specializes in treating pain, especially chronic pain, stress and anxiety, insomnia, and depression.
Speaks: English, French
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Dr. Taina Rodriguez is a National Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncture Physician in the State of Florida, offering services in Plantation and Wilton Manors, FL. Before and during her journey to becoming a Physician of acupuncture, she crafted her skills for understanding the body as a licensed massage therapist. Dr. Taina Rodriguez is a National Board-Certified Licensed Acupuncture Physician in the State of Florida.
Before and during her journey to becoming a Physician of acupuncture, she crafted her skills for understanding the body as a nationally and state-licensed massage therapist and Teacher of Massage Therapy at Florida Career College. With her first degree in Massage Therapy A. S. She started her healing journey and helped others on their healing journey after getting her neck injury in a car accident at 18 years old.
Then, determined to continue to follow her dreams and goals, she honed her skills for intuition and bodywork and raised two beautiful children who are teenagers now! She obtained a bachelor’s degree in alternative medicine, as well as a second bachelor’s in Health Science. She has since received her master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and has been a board-certified Acupuncturist in the state of Florida since 2013. Taina started in her alma mater DAOM’s program at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2020.
She takes the time to get to know her patients, and provides medically necessary acupuncture, consults, assessments and treatments, Functional medicine, lab review, and prescribes all natural supplements and/or herbal medicine and/or personalized lifestyle modifications.
Dr. Taina has 20 years of experience holistically treating patients who have past Trauma, who are in a Transition, or had a condition that has been a challenge to treat. She has extensive knowledge to provide an accurate diagnosis to patients, supported by findings based on standardized examination and technique. Taina is also gifted Intuitively and enjoys treating patients suffering from pain. She also specializes in pediatrics, reproductive issues female and male, autoimmune disorders, digestion, weight loss/gain, orthopedics, sports, and stress/anxiety, and is excited to help you stay happy and well, so you can live life to the fullest quality.
Speaks: English, Haitian-Creole
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