Welcome to Elevate Wellness: Your Acupuncture + Holistic Health Clinic

We are located at 4163 1st Ave South.

FOR NEW PATIENTS

In order to book online, you will be creating a patient profile. Your intake forms will be located in your patient portal after you create your profile. Please fill these out BEFORE you arrive for your appointment.

If you have any questions about what type of appointment to book, don’t hesitate to call or text us. Most new patients will book the Acupuncture Initial Intake appointment. This includes those interested in acupuncture and dry needling.

We look forward to seeing you in the clinic!

Acupuncture (New and established patients)

Acupuncture can treat many conditions - most things you would go to your doctor for. Acupuncture can help you if you are dealing with anything like pain, injuries, any internal medicine concerns, fertility/reproductive concerns, mental health concerns. . Acupuncture involves stimulating points on the body via needles, or pressure, to restore the proper circulation of ‘qi’, helping to bring... Read More

Acupuncture can treat many conditions - most things you would go to your doctor for. Acupuncture can help you if you are dealing with anything like pain, injuries, any internal medicine concerns, fertility/reproductive concerns, mental health concerns. .

Acupuncture involves stimulating points on the body via needles, or pressure, to restore the proper circulation of ‘qi’, helping to bring the body back into a balanced and healthy state. While Western medicine focuses on treating symptoms, Chinese medicine’s goal is to treat the root cause of the illness while alleviating accompanying symptoms.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST TREATMENT?

Your first appointment is an opportunity for you to tell us about your symptoms and will typically include:

- A complete health history intake
- Chinese pulse and tongue diagnosis
- Acupuncture treatment (needle retention)
- Other therapies as needed (ie. Moxa, cupping, Gua Sha)
- Chinese herbal recommendations (as needed)
- Dietary/lifestyle recommendations

**New Patients: Book the Acupuncture Initial Intake if you are wanting any kind of acupuncture, including Dry Needling.


Dry Needling/Trigger point acupuncture (established patients)

Discover the transformative power of dry needling. Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points, offering effective relief from pain, tension, and discomfort. Treatments often incorporate more extensive needling. Pain Relief: Dry needling therapy is highly effective in providing pain relief. By targeting trigger points within muscles and connective ... Read More

Discover the transformative power of dry needling. Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points, offering effective relief from pain, tension, and discomfort. Treatments often incorporate more extensive needling.

Pain Relief:

Dry needling therapy is highly effective in providing pain relief. By targeting trigger points within muscles and connective tissues, it helps release tension and reduce muscle pain and discomfort. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, sports injuries, or everyday muscle aches, dry needling can offer significant relief, often without the need for medication.

Improved Muscle Function:
Another valuable benefit of dry needling is its ability to enhance muscle function. It helps relax tight muscles, reduce muscle spasms, and improve flexibility and range of motion. This improved muscle function can lead to better overall mobility, making it a popular choice among athletes and individuals looking to recover from injuries or improve their physical performance.

**New Patients wanting dry needling, please book the Acupuncture Initial Intake under the Acupuncture.


Holistic Health and Herbal Medicine Consults (New and established patients)

Holistic health/Chinese medicine consult for labs, herbal prescriptions, supplements, and/or nutritional recommendations. Holistic Health consults include a thorough discussion of your health concern, obtaining a health history, review of Chinese Medicine systems, as well as Western Medicine systems, tongue and pulse diagnosis. This type of appointment is for those wanting to consult abou... Read More

Holistic health/Chinese medicine consult for labs, herbal prescriptions, supplements, and/or nutritional recommendations.

Holistic Health consults include a thorough discussion of your health concern, obtaining a health history, review of Chinese Medicine systems, as well as Western Medicine systems, tongue and pulse diagnosis. This type of appointment is for those wanting to consult about health concerns but don't want to be stuck with needles.

(No acupuncture)


Pelvic Floor Dry Needling (New and established patients)

Dry needling for pelvic floor conditions is a specialized technique designed to target and alleviate pain and dysfunction within the pelvic floor muscles. This therapy is particularly effective for treating issues such as urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and sexual discomfort. By inserting thin needles into specific trigger points, dry needling helps release muscle tension, improve bloo... Read More

Dry needling for pelvic floor conditions is a specialized technique designed to target and alleviate pain and dysfunction within the pelvic floor muscles. This therapy is particularly effective for treating issues such as urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and sexual discomfort. By inserting thin needles into specific trigger points, dry needling helps release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and enhance overall muscle function. This holistic approach ensures comprehensive care, promoting neural re-integration and adjustment of the pelvic floor muscles, ultimately reducing pain signals and improving quality of life. Pelvic Floor Dry Needling is beneficial for all genders experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction.


Injections - Vitamins and Homeopathic

Most injections can be done without an appointment. Please call or text and arrange a time to pop in for your injection. If you are looking for homeopathic injections, those will require an appointment.

No appointment needed:
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Glutathione
Lipo-Mino

Appointment needed:
Homeopathic Injections (Traumeel, Zeel, Spascopreel)


Micro needling and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Dr. Kim Kuhn

Acupuncture Physician and Dry Needling Specialist

  • Dry Needling / Trigger Point Acupuncture
  • Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Pelvic Floor Dry Needling
  • Reproductive health/Fertility
  • Mental Health
  • Internal Medicine

Dr. Kim Kuhn is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She specializes in sports medicine/orthopedics/pain management/dry needling, reproductive health (men and women), pelvic floor dry needling, and she also treats a variety of internal medicine conditions.

Kim’s passion for holistic medicine and the healing arts started early in her life. While pursuing her BA in psychology and her Masters in Social Work, she immersed herself in the exploration of the integration of Eastern and Western approaches to healing. Kim deepened this knowledge and approach throughout the past 20 years during her career in the mental health field, most of which she spent in private practice as a psychotherapist with a commitment to providing collaborative and integrative healthcare.

This passion for integrative medicine ultimately led Kim to return to school to pursue her Doctorate degree at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. To further expand her knowledge and skillset, she completed post graduate training in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Dry Needling, Pelvic Floor Dry Needling and Fertility.

Kim’s passion for Chinese Medicine is fueled by the deep connection to nature and helping the body find balance and harmony within that aspect. She integrates the use of acupuncture, herbs, supplements and uses food as medicine to return you to this natural, yet dynamic, place of balance.

She believes that her patients intuitively are the true experts in understanding their body and state of wellness. Whether you are seeking preventative care or are coming in to address a specific illness or health imbalance, Kim empowers each of her patients to draw on this intuition while providing guidance to assist you so that you can thrive in health and wellness. Kim values working collaboratively with her patients as well as any other health care providers her patients may already be working with in order to provide a truly integrative approach healthcare.

Dr. Kim Kuhn Acupuncture Physician and Dry Needling Specialist Dry Needling / Trigger Point ... Read More

Tessa Nagel, AP

Acupuncture Physician

  • Pain Management
  • Allergies
  • Mental Health
  • Surgery prep & recovery
  • Digestive Issues
  • Cancer support
  • EFT Tapping for added somatic healing during acupuncture treatments

Tessa received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. Learning Traditional Chinese Medicine felt like coming home. All parts of the person are considered in treatments which lead to optimal health. There are multiple ways to approach a problem, and just as many solutions. Like the avid puzzler she is, putting the pieces together to help people realize their fullest expression is her goal.

Tessa thrives working with all types of patients dealing with pain, digestive issues, depression, anxiety and other emotional issues. She also feels comfortable with and has experience supporting cancer patients, survivors and those dealing with other chronic illnesses such as ALS and stroke recovery. Tessa is also a proud team member of Operation Warrior Resolution, providing acupuncture at holistic healing veteran retreats. Tessa uses a variety of healing modalities including flower essence therapy, EFT, Emotion & Body Code, guided visualization and Qi Gong exercises to enhance her acupuncture treatments.

Tessa Nagel, AP Acupuncture Physician Pain Management Allergies Mental Health Surgery ... Read More

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Located at: 4163 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg
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