Oriental medicine (OM), also known as Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a healing art that existed in some form or other for more than 3,000 years. Some of the earlier texts date back from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 220 ACE). In the western world, it is commonly known as acupuncture. However, acupuncture is only one of several modalities that physicians of TCM use to treat patients. TCM emphasizes the role of the body in the healing process and uses herbs and natural agents to maintain health. It is an effective form of treatment and a particularly safe form of therapy. TCM is a complete medical system that takes into account every aspect of human life to promote health and well-being. It sees the body as one whole entity like a “Garden” and encompasses its physical, emotional, energetic, as well as its spiritual aspects. It emphasizes on the “Vis medicatrix” the “healing power of nature” better known as “the inborn ability of the human body to respond to the insult of illness or injury and restore itself to health in most episodes of disease or trauma (Whorton, 2002, p. 6).” The goal for treatment is boosting the ecological condition to favor self-regulatory capacity. Physicians in the eastern world are trained to examine skin, complexion, bones, channels, smells, sounds, mental state, preferences, emotions, tongue, pulse, demeanor, and body build to discern patterns that underlie a patient’s complaints. TCM’s wholistic approach to healing addresses the underlying cause of disease, and allows the body to heal itself naturally. Physicians are taught to treat the cause not just the symptoms of an illness so that the body can function more efficiently and therefore ensuring true health.
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1898 S Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. 120 Daytona Beach, FL 386.872.7167
Meet Your Healthcare Team!
Each member of our staff is dedicated to providing you with quality health and wellness care, tailored to meet your specific needs. We are so glad that you are considering us to help you achieve your health and wellness goals!
Dr. Alesha Fleming, D.C. - Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Fleming founded Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic, LLC on the premise that healthcare should be patient centered, outcome driven, transparent, and affordable. Prior to starting her career in chiropractic, Dr. Fleming attended Mercer University in Macon, GA where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in German. After graduation, she moved to Port Orange, Florida where she earned her Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic Medicine at Palmer College of Chiropractic. While in school she received additional training in nutrition, sports medicine, and animal chiropractic. Dr. Fleming opened Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic in 2015 in Daytona Beach. She also has a passion for teaching and began her career in education at Herzing University as an Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. After two years, Dr. Fleming transitioned to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where she currently holds the positions of Program Coordinator of the Aerospace Physiology Degree and Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology and Neuroscience, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. Dr. Fleming has also designed and taught continuing education courses for the AAMA, and worked as an Adjunct Professor for Palmer College of Chiropractic, training Chiropractic Student Interns who have complete their final Trimester of Chiropractic education at her office. She is also the Team Chiropractic Physician for Embry-Riddle Athletics where she works with a team of doctors and athletic trainers to manage the care of student athletes. Dr. Fleming is currently working on her Diplomate in Neurology to become a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. She lives in Daytona Beach with her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Athena and Doberman, Zoe. In her free time, she enjoys reading, riding her motorcycle, stand-up paddle boarding, traveling, rock climbing, and spending time with family.
Have a question for Dr. Fleming? Email here at: admin@nhwchiro.com
Dr. Lucienne Safaite, Dipl. Ac., DACM - Acupuncture Physician
Dr. Lucienne Safaite-Lallemand is a licensed acupuncturist and a board certified oriental medicine (OM) physician with extensive experiences in the treatment of internal organ disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, psycho-emotional disorders and pain management in private practice as well as in acute care settings for over 30 years. Dr. Safaite-Lallemand is a very caring, compassionate, competent, self-motivated, detail-oriented practitioner with an exquisite bedside manner. She strives to create wholesome health for her patients, which she believes can be achieved by empowering the body’s own innate healing ability to restore homeostasis and in turns creates true wellness. She aspires to contribute to a western world where eastern and western medicine coexist with full acceptance, individual autonomy, collaboration and access by all, to all and for all, just as it exists in the eastern world. Dr. Safaite-Lallemand holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and professional science and a master in professional science, acupuncture and oriental medicine. Dr. Safaite-Lallemand graduated with honors from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States and abroad such as Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida, East West College of Natural Medicine (EWCNM) in Sarasota, Florida and Changchun University of Chinese Medicine in Jilin' Province of China. In addition, Dr. Safaite-Lallemand is a former ALS certified licensed registered nurse and also earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, California. In her spare time, Dr. Safaite-Lallemand adores spending family time with her children and enjoys singing, dancing, meditating, yoga, Tai Chi, and being in nature.
Have a question for Dr. Safaite? Email her at drlsafaite@nhwchiro.com
Dr. Jennifer Hepler, D.C. - Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Hepler is a licensed chiropractic physician whose heart is to help our community thrive. Prior to starting her career in chiropractic, Dr. Hepler attended University of South Florida in Tampa, FL where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with minors in Biomedical Physics and Music. After graduation while in a research and development role, Dr. Hepler became friends with local chiropractic students who helped her discover a passion for chiropractic. She went on to earn her Doctorate degree in Chiropractic Medicine at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL where her passion for chiropractic only continued to grow. Dr. Hepler has practiced in both North Carolina and Florida, her favorite place being right here in her native county of Volusia. She is Webster Technique certified and finds herself constantly learning and researching to expand her chiropractic knowledge and skills. Along with her love for learning, Dr. Hepler also enjoys exploring Florida’s springs, beaches, parks, and has recently found a new interest in rock climbing.
Have a question for Dr. Hepler? Email her at: drhepler@nhwchiro.com
Laurel Donalson - Licensed Massage Therapist
Laurel Donalson is in her second year of practicing Massage Therapy. She was born in Nebraska, but was raised in a small town called Titusville, FL. Laurel graduated in 2010 from Bethune-Cookman University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She has worked as a Gymnastics Instructor, a Vet technician assistant, and as a Foster Coordinator at the SPCA of Brevard. While coaching, she noticed the high rates of injuries amongst the athletes, and wanted to better understand ways to help the students by bridging the gap between athleticism and wellness, and decided to go to massage school at the Space Coast Massage and Spa School in Melbourne, FL. Besides basic Swedish and Deep Tissue work, she has training in Sports Massage and Scar Tissue Release and Soft Tissue Manipulation. In the near future, Laurel would like to do more Sports-related massage and animal massage. In her free time, Laurel enjoys reading, being around animals, listening to music, dancing, and crafting.
Have a questions for Laurel? Email her at laurel@nhwchiro.com
Ryan Steiner - Licensed Massage Therapist
Ryan has been practicing massage for just over 2 years now. He earned his license in 2020 after graduating from Daytona State College. After massaging thousands of clients in a spa setting he decided to specialize in sports massage and deep therapeutic work to help clients overcome pain, rehabilitation, and provide a calm and relaxing experience. Born and raised in Florida, Ryan decided to enlist in the United States Army in 2014 where he served 5 years in Fort Drum in upstate New York. After marrying his Canadian wife they moved back down to Florida at which point Ryan decided he wanted to help people through massage. In his free time he enjoys the beach, running in local 5k's, and playing with his two Australian Shepherds. He remains committed to providing a relaxing and caring experience.
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Have a questions for Ryan? Email her at ryan@nhwchiro.com
Irina Case - Receptionist and Billing Specialist
While we can proudly assert that our office has gained good reputation among visitors from different states of this country, most of our services are provided to residents of the Volusia/Flagler area best known for its cultural diversity, tourism industry and multinational student community. Patients coming from nearby and faraway places can count on welcoming attitude, support, and wholehearted willingness of the office staff to help them in making their appointment, filling out the required papers, verifying their insurance coverage. Our front office starts with Irina Case, an office assistant, a former Associate Professor from the Ural University of Economics (Russia). Irina shares Dr. Fleming’s commitment and caring attitude towards her patients who once entered our office, enter our hearts and remain there even after the professional treatment, in a joint effort with the healing power of their body, relieves them from their pain. Have a question for Irina? Email her at info@nhwchiro.com.
Madison Pozek - Marketing and Social Media Manager
Madison is currently a sophomore at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, majoring in Aerospace Physiology with minors in psychology and human factors. She is very passionate about the human body and can’t wait to reflect that on our social media pages! Madison is a part of Sigma Kappa sorority on campus where she is the Service Chair and is striving to help make a difference in the community. In her free time, Madison loves to go to Disney World, explore outdoors, play sports, spend time with her family, and have fun karaoke nights with her best friends.