Dawn Balusik AP, DOM, LMT
Why Choose Dawn?
- Dawn is one of the few acupuncturists in the Tampa Bay area who is Nationally Certified in Chinese Herbology in addition to her Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Certifications.
- You are never rushed: 1.5 - 2 hours for the first visit and 45 - 60 minute follow-ups allow plenty of time for high quality, individualized care.
- Your treatment is personally tailored to your individual needs.
- Dawn is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and incorporates massage into nearly every treatment she does.
- For no additional charge, with each acupuncture treatment, you get nutritional guidance, herbal consulting, and up to 15 minutes of massage or bodywork as needed.
- The herbs in Dawn's pharmacy are American-manufactured and GMP certified.
Education:
- Master of Oriental Medicine East-West College of Natural Medicine, Sarasota, FL, 2004
- Massage Therapy Diploma Crystal Mountain Massage School, Albuquerque, NM, 1997
- Medical Massage Practitioner Certification, Masters Level LMT Success Group, Deerfield Beach, FL, 2006
- Kurashova Re-Education Certification for Sciatica Treatment Kurashova Institute, Zhenya Wine, 2004
- Tan Balance Method of Acupuncture for Pain Richard Tan OMD, L.Ac. & Lotus Seminars, Orlando, FL, 2007
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geography minor in Biology, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 1996
- Reiki Practitioner, Levels I & II
Level I: Angelic Devas, Yellow Springs, OH, 1996
Levels I & II: Sentient Temple, St Petersburg, FL, 2006/2007
Licenses:
- Licensed Acupuncture Physician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine Florida (ap1972)
- Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- Licensed Massage Therapist Florida (ma36601)
Associations & Affiliations:
- American Association of Oriental Medicine
- Florida State Oriental Medical Association
- Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals