Dr. Raphael Tamari
Dr. Tamari earned his Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California, where he graduated with honors. Much of his training was acquired by apprenticing leading physicians from China where he studied sports medicine. Dr. Samari’s prior experience has included private practice in New York City, focusing on sports medicine and pain management. He co-founded Gardens Acupuncture and Wellness Center in 2007. Dr. Tamari’s credentials include:
Florida State Acupuncture Physician, New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) Diplomat. Dr. Tamari integrates western and eastern medicine to obtain optimum results and rapid healing. 

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Co-founder of Gardens Acupuncture and Wellness Center

 

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Dr. Su Thi Ho, A.P.

Dr. Su Thi Ho, A.P. attended Texas A&M University where she majored in Nutritional Science before transferring to Florida College of Integrative Medicine to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Su Thi Ho is a licensed Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine in the state of Florida. 
After completing her studies, she did an externship in China. While there, she studied Traditional Chinese herbology and modalities focusing on oncology, dermatology, and gynecology.

Dr. Su practiced primary care at Bloomingdale Acupuncture and specialized in fertility and women’s healthcare at Tampa Bay Fertility Group. Her associate Dr. Caceres, an M.D. and D.O.M allowed her to address the western and eastern aspects of fertility. Not only did she work with couples to achieve natural conception, she also helped increase the chances of success with patients opting for assisted reproductive therapies.

Dr. Su became the contracting acupuncturist for two major pain management clinics in Tampa, Fl. In addition she started the first nutritional class at Edutech College teaching physician assistance and massage therapy students. Besides teaching nutrition, she trained students in the practical use of electrical stimulation/ultrasound as well as Chinese modalities.

Mark T. Brinson DOM, AP.

 

Mark started his career in natural medicine fresh out of the Army first as a personal trainer, then massage therapist specializing in pain and injury rehabilitation.  From there he spent many years as director of rehabilitation for a large facility in Tampa, Florida.  It was at this point that his passion and talent for teaching emerged.  In 1995 he started his seminar business “Natural Seminars”.  Constantly pursuing his education through college and internships, he finished up his Bachelors requirements and then enrolled in a 3000 hour post-graduate program in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  In January of 2000 Mark graduated this 4 year program as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. 

Since then life for Dr. Brinson consists of writing, part time patient care and seminar about every 6 weeks.  His goal is to help as many people as possible and “multiply” his efforts by teaching others to do the same.  You will find his depth of knowledge easily accessible through his warm and dynamic teaching style.

  

 

 

Sahara Rodriguez,  L.M.T

Sahara Rodriguez is a graduate of Bhakti Academe School of Massage in Safety Harbor. She is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, meditation teacher and incorporates several forms of energy work into her massage. Sahara has studied and trained with spiritual teachers from around the world and brings together these many traditions in the spirit of Oneness. She has compassionately assisted many people in all levels of physical and mental illness. Sahara has been teaching holistic classes for 13 years and is also author of the inspirational, "Beyond the Reflection," for young adults.

 

Dru Herring, LMT, CBP

Dru first joined the healthcare community through a college internship with Aaron Mattes.  At his clinic, she learned sports rehabilitation and stretching techniques for all walks of life, from professional athletes to post-surgery geriatrics.  While finishing a degree at New College, the honors college of Florida, she became certified in BodyTalk, a safe and gentle energy medicine system that incorporates techniques from Reiki, Applied Kineaseology, massage, acupuncture, and emotional release.  She next completed a 750 hour massage therapy program, becoming a nationally licensed massage therapist.  This led to clinical massage at an assisted living facility for head-injured disabled patients and car accident rehabilitation at a chiropractic center.

  

Irene Marmito - Office Manager & Licensed Esthetician

 

Working in the health and fitness industry since 2000, she thrives on seeing the smiling faces of people she has helped along the way.  She started as a private personal trainer helping families with nutrition and weight issues.  As a graduate of New Dimension Beauty Academy, she specializes in anti-aging skin care as well as organic facials.  Every facial is customized to the client with a special blend of mixed herbs for mask and exfoliation.  She will nurture you with her care and warmth.

Stephanie Sinclair Brinson - Licensed Esthetician & Corrective Skin Care Specialist

A lover of the healing arts Stephanie attended seminars and classes since 2004 for massage, ayurvedic skin care, meditation, and focused her training on corrective skin care.  She graduated at the top of her class from Loraine’s Academy.  Fun loving and energetic, she will make your experience enjoyable!