Doreen Cott has been practicing the healing arts for over 25 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University and holds a certificate in massage therapy from the Santa Barbara School of Massage. She also has advanced certification in Neuromuscular, Deep-tissue, Hot Stone, and Medical Massage. She has completed graduate studies in anatomy, physiology, and physical therapy

Doreen’s passion for holistic medicine led her to Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, Ca. where she earned a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She holds a Diplomate in Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Upon graduation and after running a busy private practice as a massage therapist in Los Angeles for 20 years, the California native moved to Florida in 2003. She then received her Acupuncture Physician’s license to practice in Florida.

Doreen uses many techniques including: Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cupping Massage, Reflexology, and Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage) combined with Hot Stone massage, Aromatherapy, Homeopathic products, Chinese Herbology and Nutrition. She uses this expertise in the treatment of sports injuries, pain management, and internal medicine.

Doreen is also experienced in the NADA Protocol for Addictions, and is a facilitator for Smoking Cessation groups, in addition to one-on-one sessions to treat various addictions.

She also has specialized training in Anti-aging and Facial Rejuvenation techniques from the esthetic side of Oriental Medicine. The Acupuncture Facelift is a safe alternative to surgery and botox injections and has amazing and lasting results with no pain or side-effects.

Doreen is a published author and her book, Natural Vision Enhancement is available to her students. She presents lectures and workshops in this area of expertise. She is a Certified Bates’ Method teacher, and has been teaching ‘Natural Vision Enhancement’ since 1983. Her Master’s Thesis was entitled

‘A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Alternative Ophthalmologic Care’, for which she was awarded the prestigious John H. F. Shen Scholarship Award. She has synthesized this body of work into a series of eye exercises with breathing and relaxation techniques directed at improving Eyesight and Eye Health naturally.

Doreen will also be available for Acupuncture and Massage Therapy treatments

utilizing a holistic approach to healing that incorporates mind-body medicine with the time honored Traditional Medicine of China.