2024 Medical Profile: Tortoise Clinic
Tailored care and an integrative, holistic approach to health
Both patient-focused and results-driven, Tortoise Clinic is an integrative, holistic health center offering Eastern and Western healing modalities and a variety of medical perspectives.
At the Tortoise Clinic, every patient has access to individualized attention and tailored care that encompasses their symptoms, health goals and history.
The clinic has long been recognized as a successful acupuncture practice. For over 30 years, the Tortoise Clinic has served 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin and the neighboring communities. Upon Dr. Karen DeVore’s purchase of the office in 2022, they have expanded to include various services, including holistic health, herbal medicine, acute and primary care, therapeutic massage, body work, detox, fertility support, specialty testing, advanced neuro-acupuncture and more.
Acupuncture continues to be a leading service, headed by Dr. Lisa Forsythe, one of the top doctors in the country to specialize in advanced neurological acupuncture. Furthermore, she is one of only three doctors in the state to hold this credential.
The practice contains the largest raw Chinese herbal dispensary in Northwest Florida.
Master herbalist and acupuncture physician, Dr. Drew Smith, formulates customized herbal teas from a dispensary of over 350 raw herbs. Additionally, the clinic proudly offers medical grade supplements, vitamins and herbal formulas available to both the public and patients.
“Our clinic works to bridge the gap of Eastern and Western health approaches,” said Dr. DeVore. “It’s an enormous privilege
to serve our community in this way.”
For those who have long sought answers or haven’t found the right fit for their health concerns, Tortoise Clinic practitioners offer unique perspectives and a diverse view of human health. Throughout the years, the Tortoise Clinic has resolved many chronic cases and restored lifestyles through alternative and complimentary medical practices.
As a smaller, private practice, the staff prides itself on seeing patients quickly and frequently to address health concerns and provide thorough followup care. This commitment to patient care has largely contributed to being voted Best of the Emerald Coast for 14 years.
The services that the Tortoise Clinic provides allow it the opportunity to serve alongside conventional health practices, giving patients the full scope of what health really can and should be.
“Health isn’t one size fits all, and at the Tortoise Clinic, we want each patient to be seen and heard and know they have us on their side fighting for their health,” said
Dr. DeVore.
Tortoise Clinic
2441 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 267-5611 | TortoiseClinic.com
