Christine Ellis, Acupuncture Physician
Christine Ellis, AP, LMT, has provided quality natural health care services to the Gainesville community for over thirty years. Caring for people of all ages, thru all stages of life and circumstance. Acquiring decades of clinical experience and continuing education in acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, somatic therapy, and related practices, she has gained a considerable level of expertise.
Christine is a licensed Physician of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine practicing in Gainesville, Florida, and Board Certified through the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Christine received her professional degree in Oriental medicine from the Florida School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. There she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Five Element Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Asian Bodywork, Homeopathy, and Tai Chi Chuan, under Dr. David Bole, AP. and Kathleen Leavy, AP. She is internationally certified by the Toyohari Medical Association of Japan, and a North American member of TANA, Florida branch. Christine is also an alumni of the Florida School of Massage.
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In 1992, as one of the pioneering Medical Healing Arts centers in Gainesville, FL., Christine founded A Centre for Wholistic Wellness. Over the course, she also maintained a part time acupuncture practice at Deprey Chiropractic, St. Augustine, FL. Currently, Christine's wellness practice is located in (Midtown) Gainesville, FL.
In 2001, Christine completed a post graduate program in "Toyohari", a Japanese five-phase system of acupuncture which focuses on treating the root and branch imbalances in the body. This tradition is highly regarded for it's use of specialized painless needle techniques, unique uses of moxibustion, and detail to palpation and pulse diagnosis. She has traveled to Tokyo, Japan to experience intensive training with 40 senior practitioners of Toyohari, earning her an advanced certification in Japanese Meridian Therapy. Her studies continue with prominent teachers throughout the U.S., and Japan.
Having studied both Japanese and Traditional Chinese styles of acupuncture, Christine has knowledge to ascertain the applicable use of each method.
Her lengthy background in massage therapy includes advanced studies in the field of touch therapy. She incorporates Eastern and Western forms of bodywork. Her main focus is on stress reduction and pain relief, using techniques to allow your body to recognize and release tension and holding patterns to obtain lasting results.
Christine's mission is to provide professional courteous service along with quality workmanship.
Her approach is calm, positive and comprehensive.
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She is committed to helping people alleviate and prevent illness, and her enthusiasm is for helping others to achieve these outcomes by encouraging everyone she meets to reach for their highest goals in health, happiness, joy and fulfillment.
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When not in the office, Christine enjoys the beach, our beautiful local springs, camping, and gardening.
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"Personal and practical experience reinforce my strong belief in (w)holistic therapies. Not only do they help in times of need, they contribute in maintaining a greater sense of over all well-being. There is tremendous power that lies within each of us, in our innate ability to self heal, and self govern when given the proper information. In accordance, one's awareness increases, consciousness shifts, change occurs and one heals. One may become more vibrant, happy and at peace— I've seen the medicine I practice greatly improve, and profoundly change lives."
— Christine Ellis, Acupuncture Physician