Sara Renee Florida AC
Acupuncturist
5373 West Alabama st. Suite 204 Houston TX, 77056About
Dr. Sara Florida is an acupuncturist and integrative medicine practitioner in Houston, TX. Dr. Florida evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncture is the placement of very fine acupuncture needles into specific trigger points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Florida treats the patients condition. Many of the body systems respond well to acupuncture. It can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress. She has specialties in mood and emotional disorders as well as digestive health. She treats more than 80 conditions. She focuses on how the many aspects of health including mood, sleep, energy levels and brain function are related to the digestive function. Her treatments and therapies treat all of these areas for whole health healing. In addition to Oriental Medicine she uses functional medicine to help improve injuries, pain, and mental emotional well being. She is an author and speaker on integrative medicine, acu-yoga, emotional and digestive health using integrative medicine.
Education and Training
American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine MAOM 2012
University of Houston BBA 1998
Blue Tree Yoga CYT 2007
University of Sedona DD 2017
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Provider Details
Sara Renee Florida AC's Expert Contributions
How long are acupuncture needles left in?
Typically, needles are retained for 20-30 min to allow the body to receive the best results. In health, Sara Florida, L.Ac PhD READ MORE
How often should I get acupuncture for migraines?
Most patients, depending on availability, will come in 2-3x per week until major symptoms reduce, then we reduce to weekly or every other week as needed. In health, Dr. Sara Florida READ MORE
Can acupuncture ease sinus problems?
Absolutely, I have treated thousands of people successfully for sinuses and allergies. In health, Dr. Sara Florida READ MORE
Is acupuncture a long-term treatment?
Thank you for your question. It depends; for acute or conditions with recent onset, it may only take a few treatments. For people with multiple chronic and debilitating conditions, it can be long-term. Best regards, Dr. Florida READ MORE
Can I go to an acupuncturist to get rid of my abdominal pain?
Absolutely, With a thorough exam and history, we can determine the underlying issue to determine if it can be treated. In some cases such pain would be referred to a specialist. Dr. Florida READ MORE
Can acupuncture help in treating GERD?
Absolutely, I have treated many people for this. Acupuncture can calm the symptoms and improve overall digestion. Dr. Florida READ MORE
Does acupuncture work for anxiety?
Absolutely, 80% of the patients I treat suffer from some sort of anxiety or stress. Acupuncture calms the mind and the nerves. Dr. Florida READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Rising Star Award 2007 Bauer Alumni Association
Professional Memberships
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Mental Health America
- Delta Sigma Pi
- American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- National Non-Profit for Wellness - Educate the community on Natural Wellness
Areas of research
Dissertation on Emotional Wellness and how our state of mind can be affected by our Emotions, and in turn how we may learn to deal with them better to improve our emotional well being.Additional research in Auto-immune disorders and digestive healthSara Renee Florida AC's Practice location
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