acupuncture

South Tampa Medspa and Wellness welcomes Merle Friedman, acupuncture physician, to our staff. Merle is available for patient care on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information or to book an appointment, please call our office at (813) 253-3223.

Merle Friedman, AP, LD/N is a Board Certified Acupuncture Physician and a Licensed Dietition and Nutritionist. Merle completed her undergraduate training at University of Florida in 1977, having earned a Bachelor's of Health Science degree in Clinical Community Dietetics. In June of 2007, Merle completed her post graduate studies at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and earned a Master's of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. She has advanced training in auricular (ear) medicine. Auricular Medicine is a method of detecting and treating conditions. Merle trained for 3 years with the World renowned Chinese physician Li-Chun Huang. Ms. Friedman was awarded the title Master of Auricular Medicine.

Merle is dedicated to helping people in the prevention of disease and the improvement of their health with natural medicine. She has 30 years of experience as a healthcare practitioner. Her patients enjoy personalized and compassionate care. She specializes in pain management, medical nutrition therapy, anti-aging therapies, homeopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She also provides cutting-edge therapies such as mesotherapy, non-surgical facelift, acupoint injection therapy and purification/detoxification programs to enhance health and vitality.

Affiliation with professional associations include: Active member of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians in Complementary Care, FSOMA (Florida State Oriental Medical Association), Diplomat of Acupuncture (NCCAOM).

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institues of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) as effective in treating these conditions: