About Us
Tortoise Clinic has served Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, and surrounding communities for decades with a simple belief: wellness is a marathon, not a sprint. Our team blends Eastern and Western approaches—so your individualized care plan fits your body, your life, and your goals.
Our Approach
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Whole-person evaluation (history, lifestyle, stress, nutrition, and symptoms)
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Evidence-informed recommendations and clear next steps
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Therapies that complement each other (not “either/or”)
East
Tap into the proven wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to awaken your body's innate ability to heal itself—gently, naturally, and deeply.
We offer personalized acupuncture in a range of styles and custom dietary guidance drawn straight from ancient TCM knowledge.
Every session is crafted exclusively for you—your unique constitution, symptoms, and goals—seamlessly blending centuries-old techniques with modern understanding to create real, lasting wellness.
Imagine feeling more energized, less pain, better sleep, and true harmony in body, mind, and spirit.
Ready to start your journey toward vibrant health?
West
Tired of treatments that only mask symptoms? We blend the precision of Western medicine with proven holistic therapies to address the root causes of your health concerns — so you can finally feel vibrant, balanced, and truly well.
Our comprehensive, personalized approach includes:
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Care that puts prevention and partnership first
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Advanced aesthetics to help you look as good as you feel
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Medical-grade supplements tailored to your unique needs
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Customized lifetyle plan taylored just for you
Our compassionate, expert team listens deeply, creates custom plans just for you, and empowers you to achieve not just temporary relief — but genuine vitality and long-term wellness.
Ready to reclaim your energy and thrive?
Meet Our Team
Dr. Karen DeVore
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. Karen DeVore earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and leads Tortoise Clinic in Santa Rosa Beach with a commitment to integrative care. She blends evidence-based Western and holistic approaches, focusing on root causes through personalized plans that incorporate nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle changes, and family-centered wellness.
Passionate about education, empowerment, and sustainable health for all ages, Dr. DeVore views wellness as a marathon—not a sprint—helping patients achieve lasting vitality. -Learn more about Dr. K here-
Lisa Forsythe, MSOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.
NEURO ACUPUNCTURE & TCM SPECIALIST
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Lisa is a leading expert in neuro-acupuncture—the only specialist of her kind within 300 miles. Trained at Xi Yuan Hospital in Beijing, she uses advanced scalp acupuncture to balance the central nervous system and treat complex conditions such as chronic pain, nerve disorders, stroke recovery, brain fog, mood challenges, long-haul COVID, and other neurological and chronic health issues.
Known for her precision, compassion, and transformative results, Dr. Lisa creates individualized treatments that help patients reclaim function and vitality.
Amber Hunter
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Bio Coming Soon
Gwen Anthony
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Gwen is a local legend in the massage world, with over 20 years of experience. She began her training with the internationally acclaimed Hanna Tachashiegi at age 16 and has amassed a vast amount of experience and training. Throughout her years of studying the intricacies of the body, she has earned certifications in most massage techniques; deep and therapeutic bodywork, prenatal, Shiatsu, acupressure, Swedish, reflexology, breath work, and Japanese facial massage, just to name a few. Gwen's passion for the comprehensive and holistic approach to health permeates into each aspect of her massage sessions. Her calm and gentle approach is an ideal compliment for her to her ability to locate and release deep rooted muscular tension.
June Sinnott
BODY WORK SPECIALIST
Over twenty years of practicing massage and accrediting an array of bodywork modalities, June has a multitude proverbial ``tricks up her sleeve``. June's massage philosophy is, no one bodywork technique fits all body parts and body injuries. With an emphasis on deep tissue and Thai massage techniques, along with myofascial stretching she is able to help clients reach their health improvement goals.
Michele Yoshikawa
OFFICE MANAGER
She first came to the Tortoise Clinic as a patient and was immediately taken with the peaceful atmosphere. It wasn’t just the success of the treatment that kept her coming back but she loves the positive energy and serene feeling at the clinic and hopes to provide the same experience for everyone she comes in contact with.