The Tortoise Clinic

The Tortoise Clinic is an acupuncturist in Lynn Haven, FL, operating as a fully integrative health clinic that blends Eastern wisdom with Western innovation. The practice serves the Emerald Coast region, including Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Destin, Freeport, Panama City Beach, Niceville, and Fort Walton Beach. It offers a broad range of services including traditional and advanced neurological acupuncture, primary care, functional medicine, holistic fertility support, IV therapy, hormone replacement therapy, peptides, and a full apothecary of medical-grade supplements and Chinese herbs. The clinic holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The clinic’s approach centers on whole-person evaluation, considering history, lifestyle, stress, nutrition, and symptoms to identify root causes rather than just masking symptoms. The team includes Dr. Karen DeVore, ND, a naturopathic doctor who earned her degree from Bastyr University and has served as Team Physician for the Los Sueños International Ironman team since 2013. Dr. DeVore focuses on education, empowerment, and practical integration, creating individualized wellness plans that include targeted nutritional strategies and botanical support. Another key practitioner is Lisa Forsythe, MSOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), L.Ac., who has over 30 years of clinical experience. Lisa is a specialist in neuro-acupuncture, having trained at the Xi Yuan Hospital in Beijing, China. She is recognized as one of only a handful of highly trained neuro-acupuncture specialists in Florida and is the only practitioner of her kind within a 300-mile radius of Santa Rosa Beach. Her expertise covers complex conditions such as chronic nerve-based pain, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's symptoms, and autoimmune-related disorders.

The clinic is located at 2441 US-98 in Lynn Haven.

The positive rating from customers reflects the clinic’s reputation for providing thoughtful, integrative care. Patients note the attentive staff and the personalized nature of the treatment plans. The Tortoise Clinic stands out in the Lynn Haven area for its unique combination of traditional Chinese medicine techniques and modern Western medical services, offering a comprehensive path to health for the local community.