Dr. Dr. Sarah Thomas, Acupuncturist
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Dr. Dr. Sarah Thomas

Acupuncturist

282 Redfern Village Bldg 200 St Simons Island GA, 31522
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Dr. Sarah Thomas is a Florida and Georgia licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Physician with the highest level of board certification granted by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Dr. Thomas is also certified in injection therapy, Shonihari-Pediatric Acupuncture, advanced facial acupuncture, facial cupping and gua sha, clean needle technique, micro needling, and facial rejuvenation.

 

After earning an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Florida she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture from Dragon Rises College in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Thomas then matriculated to the prestigious Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, California where she earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduating summa cum laude. 

 

Dr. Thomas has conducted research, authored studies and written grant proposals on invasive ductal carcinoma using both western and eastern medicine to improve patient outcomes, acupuncture and post-surgical recovery after ACL reconstruction, and the use of mindfulness meditation techniques to help teens cope with stress and depression to lower suicide rates in at risk youth groups.

 

Dr. Thomas is focused on all aspects of health and wellness, pain syndromes, chronic diseases, autoimmune disease treatment, disease prevention, and facial rejuvenation.

Education and Training

Dragon Rises Oriental Medicine MSAOM 2017

PCOM DACM 2019

Board Certification

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Florida Department of Health

Provider Details

Female English
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Dr. Dr. Sarah Thomas's Expert Contributions
  • Is acupuncture effective in treating chronic pain?

    Yes, in most cases, but they're always exceptions. If the pain is being caused by a structural issue, that may not change. It can alleviate the pain and reduce the amount of pain medication needed. Many cases can benefit from a prescription herbal formula. There a several we can choose from, will depend on the TCM diagnosis. A modality called gua sha can be very beneficial as well. Hope this helps. READ MORE

  • Does acupuncture work for chronic pain?

    Yes, in most cases, but they're always exceptions. If the pain is being caused by a structural issue, that may not change. It can alleviate the pain and reduce the amount of pain medication needed. Many cases can benefit from a prescription herbal formula. There a several we can choose from, will depend on the TCM diagnosis. Hope this helps. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Facial Cupping and Gua Sha CertificationMicro-needling CertificationShoni-Hari Pediatric Acupuncture CertificationFacial Rejuvenation Acupuncture CertificationSpecialized Advanced Acupuncture for diseases of the Face CertificationClean Needle Technique CertificationAcu Point Injection Therapy CertificationCPR and Medical First Aid for PractitionersFlorida Dental Hygiene License

Awards

  • International Scholastic Order 1990 Phi Theta Kappa 
  • Focus on Excellence Outstanding Achievement in Dental Hygiene 1992 FSCJ Dental Hygiene and Jacksonville Dental Association 
  • Dean's List 1989 Jacksonville University 
  • Dean's List 1991 FSCJ 
  • Magna Cum Laude 2017 DRCOM 
  • Summa Cum Laude 2019 PCOM 

Professional Memberships

  • NCCAOM  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Christ's Church Host Ministry
  • Symphony Show House Volunteer
  • Saint Gerard's Campus Fundraising Organizer
  • Creeks Football League Pop Warner Interim President
  • Creekside High School Athletic Booster Varsity Football Liaison
  • American Stroke Association Team Marathon Runner
  • Bishop Kenny High School c/o '85 Reunion Chair
  • NFL Experience Volunteer
  • St. Johns Sports Association Past Board Member
  • Creeks Athletic Association Past Board Member
  • Creeks Football League Pop Warner Vice President
  • Creeks Football League Pop Warner President and inception comity member
  • VA Clinic Gainesville, FL Volunteer
  • Many Christ's Church out reach projects volunteer
  • Jamaica Ecumenical Medical Association Volunteer (4 Jamaica medical mission trips)

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Denmark

Hobbies / Sports

  • Beach, pool, reading, antiquing, visiting friends and family

Areas of research

Wrote numerous peer-review articles and research papers, and delivered several presentations while working on doctorate

Published article in Journal of Dental Hygiene

1.    Invasive ductal carcinoma using both western and eastern medicine to improve patient outcomes2

2. Acupuncture and post-surgical recovery after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction 

3.  The use of mindfulness meditation techniques to help teens cope with stress and depression to lower suicide rates in at risk youth groups 

4. Case study report of a 19yo female with Epstein Barr Virus and possible multiple myeloma 

Dr. Dr. Sarah Thomas's Practice location

Saint Acupuncture and Wellness

282 Redfern Village Bldg 200 -
St Simons Island, GA 31522
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