Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL Drs and Health Practioners

Cristina Gillis first came to Chinese medicine not as a student, but as a long-time allergy sufferer. The immediate relief of her many symptoms didn't just make her feel better, it also sparked a journey of self-discovery and a deep desire to help others to free themselves from pain and illness. The licensed acupuncturist now pays it forward at Amelia Acupuncture, where she strives to alleviate maladies with several styles of acupuncture.

Gillis specializes in five-element acupuncture, a westernized method that uses fewer needles and is based on the belief that illness is the result of emotional and spiritual causes. She also employs the mei zen method of cosmetic acupuncture, which aims to stimulate collagen production and blood flow to reduce wrinkles. Her training in Chinese medicine and certification in Chinese herbs further facilitates patient wellness, as do auriculotherapy acupuncture sessions, which focus only on the ears to address conditions such as stress, addiction, and the annoying ability to hear dog whistles.

Doctor of Chiropractic Amber Wellman, who specializes in sports rehabilitation, pediatric care, cold-laser therapy, and nutritional counseling, treats patients with chiropractic care combined with lifestyle advice. After any type of treatment, including spinal adjustments and massage therapy, Dr. Wellman suggests a wellness program for patients to use on their own. This can include instructions for ice and heath applications, corrective exercises, and stretches, helping treat both the symptoms that are currently active and the dormant ones that, like a child television star, may act out in the future.

Appearances count inside the office of Dr. Elizabeth Patino. In addition to administering Botox injections and other cosmetic procedures, Dr. Patino provides dental care to a range of ages. Her detail-orientated dental evaluations include taking x-rays to probe deeper dental issues, a meticulous oral-cancer screening, and a thorough study of each client's bite. Dr. Patino and her team then take this information and create a custom treatment plan that focuses on restoring and refreshing smiles with regular cleanings, root canals, and teeth-whitening treatments.

To draw more attention to newly restored smiles, Dr. Patino offers Botox. Her understanding of the anatomy of the face and neck allows her to objectively analyze one's facial expressions before smoothing wrinkles.

Dentist Patti Webb, an erstwhile chemistry teacher and plant pathologist, found the independent science of dentistry compelling enough to switch careers and return to school. She began tending to teeth at Gentle Dental Care just after graduating, and soon took over the practice. Now, 20 years later, she is still at the helm, alongside two of her sons, Dr. Austin Webb and Dr. Jordan Webb.

The trio of mouth maestros assesses overall oral health, fills in cavities, and fits crowns. In addition to general dentistry, the team delves into cosmetic dentistry with implants, Invisalign teeth-straightening, and teeth-whitening treatments that employ custom trays and gel to brighten smiles until their owners can grin their way through dark corridors.

The doctors at FirstCoast MD tend to their patients' wellbeing with a trio of clinical services. Their weight-loss programs herald healthy lifestyle changes supplemented with FDA-approved aids such as appetite suppressants or gloves that prevent hands from fitting into Pringles cans. In the Urgent Care clinic, efficient providers ensure the injured and infirm don't languish more than 30 minutes in the waiting room, and the physicians at the auto-accident center specialize in back, neck, and nerve complaints.