Dr Karen Helmick LAc DOM DAChM began her professional career as a division one track and field/cross country coach and professor of exercise physiology/wellness. After several years of suffering from “incurable” migraine headaches (some were even classified as TIA’s) she decided that there had to be a treatment that would work for her. After exhausting all western medicine therapies with no improvement, on a whim she tried acupuncture. Now fifteen years later, she remains migraine free!! She was so impressed with the medicine and its potential to enhance the lives of others that she immediately began classes to become a doctor of Oriental Medicine.
After her first year of practice, Natural Awakenings Magazine Sarasota announced Dr Karen Helmick as a top ranking acupuncturist. She has been a consistent winner of the Best Acupuncturist of Venice awarded by both the Herald Tribune and Venice Gondolier newspapers as voted by local patients. Dr Karen is also continually sought after for speaking engagements.
When not working in the office Dr Karen enjoys spending time with her rescue dogs and riding Horses. She also enjoys photography, running and reading good fiction books.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Health and Exercise Physiology from Gettysburg College
Masters of Science in Physical Education/Exercise Physiology from East Tennessee State University
Bachelors of Science in Professional Health Sciences from East West College of Natural Medicine
Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine
Transitional Doctoral Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health Sciences
National Board Certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine and State Licensed Acupuncturist
Techniques
Acupuncture Point Injection
Traditional Chinese Medicine/Classic Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture
Homeopathy
M-test or Meridian testing
Dr Tan Techniques
NET (Neuro-Emotional Technique)
NADA and Auriculotherapy
Essential Oils
Further Training
Pain (including an internship for one year at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital)
Multiple Sclerosis
Thyroid
Parkinson’s
Anxiety
Headaches/Migraines
Dr. Alycia Mosley DOM LAc
Dr. Alycia Mosley
Acupuncture Physician
(National Board Certified in Oriental Medicine and Herbology)
I have always had a passion for helping and healing people. Prior to acupuncture, I worked as a Nurse for 17 years. It was a rewarding career and I helped people of all ages, but eventually the grief from the loss became too much but I still wanted to help heal people, which is what lead me to acupuncture.
I really enjoy the calming effects of acupuncture that assists in improving your mental and emotional well-being. In addition, I have a passion for assisting athletes in their recovery from injuries, to get them back to doing what they love as quickly as possible. That passion stems from being a strength athlete myself.
As for my education, for acupuncture, I graduated in 2024 from East West College of Natural Medicine with a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences. I also studied Biology at FGCU and my nursing education was obtained between Sarasota County Technical Institute and State College of Florida.
Additionally, I am a Florida Native, born and raised in Sarasota County. I was the second graduating class at Sarasota Military Academy, and following high school I served in the Army where I met my husband. We settled down in Sarasota County, where we started our beautiful family. We have three daughters and three very large, goofy, Great Danes.
Fun fact – I LOVE DOGS- THE BIGGER THE BETTER!!!
Techniques
Acupuncture Point Injection
Traditional Chinese Medicine/Classic Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture
Cupping
NADA
Electro Acupuncture
Other services
Traditional Chinese Herbal consults
Reiki
