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Dr. Marie Perkins, OTR/L, LMT, DOM, Dipl. Ac. is one of the most recognized practitioners in Palm Harbor as a “non-pharmaceutical” pain specialist. She is the founder of East West Healing Solutions and is dedicated to helping patients enjoy optimum health. Born and raised in Quebec City Canada, Dr. Perkins received her Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from University Laval in 1993. Her passion led her to leave everything behind and immigrated to Florida in 1995. She proceeded with acquiring her Massage Therapy license from Bahkti Academy in 1999 and her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004. Her goal for founding East West Healing Solutions was to be a pioneer in the community working at bridging the gap between Eastern and Western Medicine. She has established strong partnership with Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurologists, Pain Management Physicians, Doctors of Chiropractic, Rehabilitative Specialists, Athletic Directors, Coaches and Personal Injury Attorneys in the community proving not only that it can be done but also that a cohesive team approach is often the most efficient way to help a patient.. “Over the years I have continued to add to my knowledge in order to be able to help as many patients I possibly could. Most of the time, a joint effort from Western and Eastern Medicine is required to obtain optimal health. For that reason, patients should proactively seek a team of highly trained professionals in various fields, all working toward one common goal; the PATIENT’S best interest. Your health portfolio should be built with the same concepts as your financial portfolio; diversification is the key!, Dr. Marie Perkins tells her patients.” Aside from offering Traditional Acupuncture to Palm Harbor patients, her clinic also offers several other complementary treatments such as Herbal prescriptions, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Diathermia, Dry Aqua Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Medical Massage and Postural Analysis among others. Dr. Perkins also develops customized, personal healing and health plans for each patient at East West Healing Solutions.

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By |2023-12-26T16:32:25+00:00January 31st, 2023|Acupuncture, Blog, Pain, Services, Wellness Studio|0 Comments

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By |2023-12-26T16:32:26+00:00January 15th, 2023|Acupuncture, Blog, Pain, Services, Stress, Wellness Studio|0 Comments

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By |2023-12-26T16:32:27+00:00November 14th, 2022|Blog, Info Article, meditation, Services, Wellness Studio|0 Comments

Acupuncture Awareness Week 2017

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By |2017-09-05T15:02:11+00:00March 5th, 2017|Acupuncture, Blog|0 Comments

8 Ways To Manage Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is relentless. Stress, environment, and emotional effects can overlay the original tissue damage in an injury, adding to the intensity and tenacity of the pain.  How can one effectively manage pain and begin living again.  Good news!  There are many ways to work through pain and manage it naturally. Let’s explore some ways [...]

By |2017-08-31T17:55:25+00:00February 6th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

Understanding Neck Pain

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By |2017-09-05T13:21:53+00:00January 3rd, 2017|Acupuncture, Massage|0 Comments

The Gift Of Health

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By |2017-09-01T19:53:03+00:00December 5th, 2016|Acupuncture, Essential Oils, Massage, Sports Injury, Stress|0 Comments
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