The Tortoise Clinic
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Integrative health clinic blending Eastern and Western medicine for over 30 years, serving Northwest Florida with acupuncture, primary care, and specialty diagnostics.
The Tortoise Clinic is an integrative health clinic serving 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and surrounding communities for over 30 years. The practice blends Eastern medicine with Western medical science, featuring Dr. Karen DeVore (Naturopathic Doctor from Bastyr University) and Dr. Lisa Forsythe, the only neuro-acupuncture specialist within a 300-mile radius.
The clinic has served over 34,000 patients and operates the largest Chinese herb dispensary in Northwest Florida. Core services include acupuncture (neuro-acupuncture and cosmetic), primary care, telemedicine, massage therapy, and specialty diagnostic testing including Galleri cancer screening and hormone analysis.
- 30+ years established
- Largest Chinese herb dispensary
- Only regional neuro-acupuncture specialist
- 34,000+ patients served
At a Glance
More About The Tortoise Clinic
Acupuncture services include neuro-acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture. Massage therapy offerings encompass deep tissue, sports, and prenatal modalities.
The clinic provides holistic health services including food sensitivity testing, nutrition consultation, weight loss programs, and water fasting under medical supervision. Vitamin and immune boosting injections, including B12, are available.
The Chinese herb dispensary offers medical-grade supplements, Eastern and Western herbal formulas, and customized raw herbal prescriptions.
Specialty diagnostic testing includes Galleri cancer screening, Genova stool analysis, hormone testing (serum and DUTCH), methylation and genetic wellness testing, functional lab panels, and sleep assessment. Virtual consultations are available.