Conditions Treated holistically with acupuncture & Wellness
Digestive Health Balancing
Respiratory, Allergies & EENT Relief
Emotional & Mental Well-being
- IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- SIBO - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
- Digestive Pain, Gas, Bloating
- Diarrhea & Constipation
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Food intolerances
- Gut Bacteria balancing
- Gluten, dairy and food sensitivities
- Candida overgrowth
- Malabsorption
- MTHFR metabolism
- Liver damage or toxins
- Gallbladder pain or stones
- GERD - Reflux Disease
- Gout
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inflammation due to Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis
Our Digestive system is the center of our body and our engine. When it is not functioning correctly, it leads to correct energy issues. We focus on healing the body holsitcally and with functional medicine.
Emotional & Mental Well-being
Respiratory, Allergies & EENT Relief
Emotional & Mental Well-being
Mental and Emotional Imbalances, though often unseen, can have a profound impact on daily life. However, with the aid of esoteric Acupuncture and the healing properties of tachyon energy, these challenges can be overcome. Notably, the guidance of mindset emotional health coaching empowers individuals to take control of their health and well-being.
- Anxiety - Long-term
- Depression - Long Term
- ADHD symptoms
- Moodiness, irritability,
- Stuck emotions
- Trauma clearing
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Low Energy
- Brain Fog
- Stress
- Poor Will
- Dysfunctional
- Low Libido
- High stress
We understand that healing is a journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We work in harmony with your therapist and any medication you are taking, aiming to reduce symptoms and enhance the quality of your daily life. Together, we can help you regain functionality in all aspects of life.
Respiratory, Allergies & EENT Relief
Respiratory, Allergies & EENT Relief
Respiratory, Allergies & EENT Relief
- Allergies
- Headaches
- Hay Fever
- Itchy, watery, painful eyes
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Colds
- Cough - chronic and acute
- Long-term asthma
- Bronchitis
- Skin conditions related to allergies - itchy red skin, dermatitis,, or breakouts
Many allergies have a root in the digestive system. Our approach is to address the cause of the allergies and make appropriate lifestyle and diet changes. We complement this with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine to improve allergies for skin, lung health and digestive allergies.
Women's Healthcare & Gynecology
Metabolic, Sleep, and Energy Holistic Care
Respiratory, Allergies & EENT Relief
- PMS symptoms - moodiness, cramping, pain, irregularity, heavy periods. These symptoms are caused by hormonal changes in the body. Hormonal changes in the body cause these symptoms
- Perimenopause symptoms - hot flashes, moodiness, irregularity
- Menopause symptoms - hot flashes, moodiness, dryness, libido
- Infertility - Improve fertility chances, IVF transfer preparation
- Pregnancy symptoms - morning sickness, nausea, low energy, headaches
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Weak bladder or pelvic floor is a common issue that can lead to urinary incontinence and affect daily activities. It's essential to seek help for this condition.
- Uterine prolapse
Seeking help for reproductive health issues can be empowering. Regardless of your stage in life, we can help you balance your hormones and overall well-being, leading to a more comfortable and peaceful life.
Metabolic, Sleep, and Energy Holistic Care
Metabolic, Sleep, and Energy Holistic Care
Metabolic, Sleep, and Energy Holistic Care
- Low Energy & Fatigue
- Understanding the Symptoms of Pre-Diabetes
- Early Stage Diabetes Type II - Symptoms
- Weight is hard to lose due to
- menopause
- disease
- pain or injury
- hormones
- diabetes
- adrenal fatigue
- toxins
- Insomnia or Sleep problems
- Hard to fall asleep
- Waking frequently
- Not rested in the morning
- Restless sleep
- Disturbing dreams
The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Daily Life
Autoimmune & Chronic Disease Healthcare
Metabolic, Sleep, and Energy Holistic Care
Metabolic, Sleep, and Energy Holistic Care
- Visible Disabilities
- Bell's Palsy Symptoms
- Cancer Care - Chemo treatment symptoms - nausea, fatigue, and neuropathy
- Long Haul Covid Symptoms - Loss of Smell, chronic cough, chest pain, brain fog, nerve damage
- Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
- Raynaud's Phenomenon Symptoms
- Sjögren's autoimmune syndrome Symptoms
- Lupus Symptoms
- Dysautonomia Symptoms
Our approach involves you in managing your condition. By understanding the underlying cause of your symptoms and working in conjunction with your medications and specialists, we can bring long-term relief. While most auto-immune diseases are genetic and may never fully heal, we can manage them effectively, making life more functional.
Acupuncture Treats Pain Holistically
Natural Pain Relief - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Natural Pain Relief - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
- Types of Conditions Treated: Pain, Tingling, Numbness,
- Muscle pain, tears, sprains, or injury
- Tendonitis
- Neuropathy
- Natural nerve pain relief
- Neuralgia
- Ligament injury
- Surgery Recovery
- Sports Injuries
- Cancer Care Pain - and associated symptoms
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia - Full body pain and inflammation
- Post Stroke symptoms - nerve damage, paralysis, loss of use
- Autoimmune disease pain and symptoms
Sara Florida L.Ac., MAOM Ph.D. provides personalized plans to help you achieve your health goals and live a healthier more functional life.
Natural Pain Relief - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Natural Pain Relief - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Natural Pain Relief - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
- Chronic Low Back Pain:.Acupuncture, a standard treatment, is effective in managing chronic low back pain, often with long-lasting results.
- Neck and Shoulder Pain:. Acupuncture, like in the case of low back pain, is a frequent and effective treatment, with studies consistently showing positive outcomes.
- Headaches:.Acupuncture is used for both chronic daily headaches (like tension headaches) and migraine prophylaxis (prevention).
- Arthritis:.Acupuncture has been researched for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, with varying degrees of success.
- Fibromyalgia:.High-quality studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can significantly improve symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
- TMJ Pain:.Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
- Postoperative Pain:.Recent reviews support using acupuncture to manage pain after surgery.
- Other Musculoskeletal Pain:.Acupuncture is also used for conditions like sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis.
- Menstrual Cramps:.Acupuncture can be a helpful treatment for menstrual pain.
- Other Conditions:.Acupuncture, a versatile treatment, is also used for a variety of other conditions, including tennis elbow, myofascial pain, and even as an adjuvant therapy for cancer pain.
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expertise treating over 40+ Conditions with acupuncture, Cupping and Functional Medicine
Acupuncture is used globally for natural holistic health and wellness with thousands of Western studies to prove the benefits.
Case Studies:
Acupuncture & Functional Medicine for Digestive Disorders
Natural improvement of digestive conditions by harmonizing the root issues for long-term relief.
Case Study - Crohn's Disease Improvement
A 54-year-old manager complained of Crohn’s disease for 6 years. He had frequent loose stools, pain with small amounts of mucus and blood. During flare-ups, he reported as many as s episodes/day of bowel movements with mucus and blood. After his first 4 treatments started, he reported 2-3 BMs per day. He received 12 weekly treatments in our Houston clinic and then occasional tune-ups at longer intervals. He stated he was much improved after his acupuncture care. He uses herbs for continued care.
Case Study - Digestive Distress Repair
A 34 year old female came in presenting bloating, gas, brain fog, memory issues, ADHD like symptoms and low energy. We provided a food sensitivity test to find out if any foods were causing the inflammation and pain. After doing a 21-day detox and a series of 12 acupuncture sessions by Dr. Florida, her overall symptoms improved by 80%. She has less pain, bloating, and gas; she has improved memory and cognition, mood, sleep, an energy allows her to do the things she wishes to without crashing.
Acupuncture for Pain & Inflammation
We have epidemic levels of pain and inflammation in this country. Natural approaches to pain reduction give long-term relief from both chronic and acute pain.
Pain Whole body Holistic Relief
With thousands of success stories, we've seen patients with level 20/10 pain complete a treatment series and return to their regular activities. Many have found long-term relief from chronic migraines and headaches. Even for those dealing with ongoing pain after knee or back surgery, our treatments offer hope. Imagine significantly reducing or even eliminating that pain with our alternative therapies in Houston.
Neck & Shoulder Pain Natural Relief
Neck and Shoulder pain
A 34-year-old lawyer complained of muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders for 14 years. The pain was severe, stabbing, "like a knife", occurring every day. It was worse with stress. She also complained of jaw pain, irritability, bloating, fatigue, and poor sleep even with sleep medication.
Dr. Florida's acupuncture and carewere originally sessions, and then changed to longer intervals. She reported 60% improvement after 4 sessions and 80% improvement after 7 sessions.
Migraine & Headaches Holistic Care
Migraine Headaches Treatment and Outcome
A 32-year-old school teacher complained of severe migraines for 15 years. She described her pain as "debilitating pounding headaches", worse with her period, light, noise and was accompanied by nausea. After 14 weekly sessions of Acupuncture with Dr. Florida, Her migraines reduced from being severe for 1.5 weeks before her period to having only a mild headache for a few hours one time per month. With further maintenance she had only occasional symptoms.
Sciatica Nerve Pain Natural Relief
Treatment for this patient consisted of 12 acupuncture sessions with cupping,herbs, and tui na by Dr. Florida. The patient reported significant pain relief after each session, with pain remaining on the scale about 3-4/10. As the pain subsided after treatments, she was able to walk for longer without assistance. After all her sessions, she was walking with low pain of 1/10 and without assistance. Her children had not seen her for a while, and cried when they saw her walking normally.
Hip & Thigh Pain Holistic Care
A 68-year-old woman, healthy and active, complained of left hip pain for 10 years. She needed assistance with a cane when she first came in. She described the pain as a deep, intense ache that came and went. The patient rated her pain as 10+/10 on a pain scale from 0-10. It radiated from the outer to the inner thigh. It was worse at night, interfering with sleep, and with periods of inactivity. After a series of 22 Acupuncture, cupping, and tui na sessions, she was walking upright.
Acupuncture & Mind-Set Coaching for Emotional Health
Sara Florida, L.Ac., PhD, has clinical experience helping with mindset and emotional health through acupuncture and functional medicine, utilizing techniques she developed during her PhD program, research, workshops, and clinical experience.
Case study - Anxiety
A 53-year-old executive complained of anxiety of 2 years in duration. He was depressed, exhausted, weak, and in pain. He gained 25 lbs. through emotional eating. He slept poorly, only 3-4 hours each night. He had been under severe job stress for several years, and he had become worn out and less able to perform his daily job functions. He was as overwhelmed.
He was treated 18 times over three months. Continued .......
Case study continued
Anxiety continued.....
When we began treatment, his anxiety was 10+/10 on a scale where 0 represents complete comfort and 10 represents extremely severe anxiety. After each session, he felt much more relaxed and comfortable for hours to days. After a few sessions, his anxiety was reduced to 4-5/10, and his appetite returned to normal. At the end of his course of treatment, he reported no anxiety, good energy, improved sleep, and he reduced medications under the supervision of his psychiatrist.
Cancer Care Symptoms & Neuropathy relief with Acupuncture
Natural Cancer Care Symptom Relief
Female age 80 recovering from cancer and chemotherapy treatment has severe neuropathy in hands and feet. They are both purple, cold, and discolored. After a series of 15 Acupuncture treatments the circulation has improved in both hands and feet so she no longer needs extra gloves or socks even in the Texas heat and she has 90% of her feeling back in both. We continue to do maintenance to reduce remaining discomfort and regain full function of her hands.
Natural Nerve Pain & Neuropathy Relief
Male age 40, comes in presenting neuropathy and partial paralysis from a viral infection that affected the lower arms and the legs below the waist. We treated him for a series of 8 Acupuncture and cupping treatments with Tens. He was on short-term disability. After the 8 visits he had recovered full function of his arms, hands and legs to the point he could return to work with only mild tingly and numbness sensations remaining.