Dr Claire Fitch, AP, LAc, DNM

Claire Fitch is an Acupuncture Physician who received her MS in Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. She is a NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture and a Florida-licensed acupuncturist. In addition, she has a MS in Cellular/Molecular Biology from Florida Atlantic University. In 2006, Claire was awarded Doctor of Natural Medicine from the World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners. Claire has worked in the medical profession as an acupuncture physician, doctor of natural medicine, medical laboratory technologist, research scientist, public health consultant, physician assistant and midwife assistant for over 40 years. Claire was also a professor at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, having also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix, Miami Dade College and the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. In addition to her medical training, Claire has extensive training in Energy Medicine including Crystal Healing, Reiki, Chakra Balancing and Magnified Healing. She has training in Medical Essential Oil Science from Dr. Gary Young, ND; and is also certified in allergy elimination (NAET) from Dr. Devi Nambudripad. Claire is a Medicine Woman with training as an Earth Keeper/Teacher of Native American (Mayan & Incan) tradition, able to perform ceremonies and energetic healings from both indigenous paths.

My goal as a practitioner of Natural/Oriental Medicine is to bring the patient's body back into balance. Each and every patient is treated according to her/his condition in an effective and personalized manner. Spending time with each patient is an important part of providing healing services.

The first visit entails a comprehensive medical intake and exam to assess the issues of the patient. I explain how the acupuncture treatment evolves, provide a treatment plan and offer answers to patient questions. The total time is about 90 minutes. Follow-up appointments last 45-60 minutes.

Many of us have a natural instinct to heal- when your child is hurt, you put your hands on them as a source of comfort and also healing. My inspiration was to cultivate this and become a healer on all levels, not just physical. It is a joy to give as well as to receive.