About
Kristen Tipaldo A.P., M.S.
Kristen is a Nationally Board-Certified Doctor of Acupuncture with over 20 years of industry experience ranging from small wellness centers to a military hospital. Proven ability to adapt within any environment with proficiency conveying medical concepts to reach patients and colleagues on any level. Experience with analyzing internal processes and implementing necessary changes. Team leader with experience identifying and addressing patient needs.
Her expertise lies in Orthopedics, Fertility/Gynecology, Autoimmune/Immune, Psycho-Emotional, Adjunctive treatment for Chemotherapy induced pain/nausea, and Cosmetic Acupuncture/Dermatology. During this time, she has created the 'Celestial AcuLift' a Cosmetic Acupuncture technique. This is a unique protocol based on her years of experience in the beauty, marketing, research, and wellness industries.
She supports the advancement of the profession by being an educator and job placement service for students and Acupuncturists. She is a CEU provider training professional Acupuncture Physicians and students alike. She does this through her continuing education classes and as an adjunct professor at East West College of Natural Medicine.
Her goals in the field of Chinese Medicine include creating solutions for Acupuncturists and patients.
Her goals with patients is to utilize Traditional Chinese Medicine and its adjunctive modalities to provide the best possible care with the experience and knowledge to refer out if necessary.
She serves a 4-year Senate appointment on the Florida Board of Acupuncture designed to uphold the standards and regulations of the profession.
She is a published author first in Psychosomatic Society Journal, Sleep Journal and Acupuncture Today.
Lastly, she is currently in a traditional Ph.D. program with Nova Southeastern University to be able to apply research methods to quantify Acupuncture techniques.
World Health Organization Recommends
In 1979, the WHO held a symposium on acupuncture. They created a list of 43 diseases that acupuncture can help with. In 1997, along with several National Institutes of Health, they published a Consensus Statement on acupuncture. This summarised the current understanding on acupuncture, based on the research that was available at the time.
The World Health Organisation recommends acupuncture for these diseases, symptoms or conditions, because acupuncture has been ‘proven – through controlled trials – to be an effective treatment:
Adverse Reactions to Radiation/Chemotherapy
Low back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Tennis elbow
Knee pain
Headache
Depression
Peptic Ulcer
Allergic Rhinitis
Billiary Colic
Depression
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Epigastralgia
Facial Pain
Hypertension
Hypotension
Induction of labour
Leukopeania
Malposition of fetus
Morning sickness
Vomiting
Periarthritis of shoulder
Postoperative pain
Renal colic
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sprain
Stroke
Treatments
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services available in person and through telehealth.
Telehealth includes initial assessment, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications.
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In person treatments include Acupuncture, Acupuncture facelift, cupping, herbal and B12 injections, and red light therapy.
PROFESSIONALS
Employment Opportunities and placement services for Acupuncturists. CelestialAcu serves as a headhunter and contact point to place Acupuncturists (new graduates and experienced welcome). This service offers many opportunities for both clinics seeking Acupuncture services and Acupuncturists. These are:
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Vetted business and Acupuncturists
Clinical and business support for new Acupuncturists
No upfront fees for the business or Acupuncturist
Varying opportunities for both parties seeking for the correct long-term placement
Currently serving the state of Florida
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If you are either a clinic seeking an Acupuncturist or an Acupuncturist seeking a position, please email kristentipaldo@gmail.com or call/text 813-382-4646.
Concierge Service
For our high profile or celebrity clients, we offer appointments with privacy and security. Please text or call 813-382-4646 for your appointment today. You may receive 1 appointment total or daily depending on your needs. Dr. Kristen personally works with you to accommodate your busy schedule.
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Privacy
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24/7 Support
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High end service
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Anonymity
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Licensed Professionals
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2 Locations to choose from
OPENING HOURS
South Tampa
Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
By appointment only
Lutz
Friday
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By appointment only
OUR LOCATIONS
South Tampa:
3825 Henderson Boulevard
(Inside Crown Building)
Suite 505-A
Tampa, Florida 33629
813-382-4646 (Call or Text)
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Lutz/North Tampa:
16510 North Florida Avenue
(Inside Every Rose Psychiatry)
Suite 100
Lutz, Florida 33549
813-922-1532
