Welcome! I am Dr. Dawn Potter-Balusik. Since 2004 I have been providing natural solutions to a wide variety of health concerns including pain conditions of all types, women’s health, fertility, stress & anxiety, and oncology support. It is my joy to help people regain and maintain vibrant health using acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, manual therapies and whole-food nutrition.
Services
Oriental Medicine
Oriental medicine is a system of natural health care that is the oldest, continually practiced form of medicine in the world. It consists of a complex system of diagnostic & treatment strategies that are as valuable today as ever.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a time-honored method of treatment in Oriental medicine. Dawn uses acupuncture to gently restore balance to the body’s vital energies, which stimulates healing and promotes optimal well-being.
Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbal medicine is another treatment method of Oriental medicine. Dawn prescribes natural herbs from her on-site pharmacy. They can be used alone or combined with acupuncture for enhanced healing.
Cupping & Manual Therapies
Manual therapies are another important modality of Oriental medicine, which Dawn may incorporate into acupuncture treatments. These can include acupressure, massage, cupping and gua sha.
Nutrition
One of the most powerful modalities of Oriental medicine is nutrition. It is vital to any healing endeavor. Dawn will make specific nutritional recommendations to help you meet your health goals.
Self-Care Guidance
Learning self-care skills is extremely valuable. Self-care is distinct from escapism or indulgence. It is treating ourselves the same way we would treat our most precious loved-one, on physical, mental and emotional levels.
Patient Testimonials
*One year after having total knee replacement I was still experiencing pain. This was affecting my sleep and my ability to carry out day to day activities. I had followed all of the recommended rehabilitation therapy and drug treatment and still not received any relief.
At this point is when I reached out to Dawn to see what options could be afforded by acupuncture. After 4 weeks I was seeing improvements in mobility, reduction in pain, reduction in anxiety related to the pain and improved sleep. I continue to receive treatment once a month. I have drastic improvement.
There has been drastic improvement in my lifestyle, allowing me to return to my normal activities.
Kim B., Dunedin, FL
*Individual results may vary.
Knee pain after Replacement Surgery
*If you are anything like us you’re probably not sure about this whole acupuncture and holistic medicine thing. If so, I ask that you read our story and hopefully it will help you make up your mind.
Fertility Success: Endometriosis
*In October of 2006, I was in a car accident and suffered 2 herniated discs in my lower lumbar region. I had been trying for years to get rid of the lower back pain that I was suffering from but to no avail.
Low Back Pain after Car Accident
*After going through many miscarriages, we went to an infertility specialist. All the numerous tests we did were inconclusive and they couldn’t find out what had been causing the early miscarriages.
Fertility Success: Recurring Pregnancy Loss
