Category Archives: Interesting Recipes

Hawthorn Chamomile Tea

Hawthorn Chamomile Tea With all the talk in the Herb of the Month section, here’s [...]

Healing Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Congee is a very poplar nourishing meal. It is very [...]

Cough Syrup

Ok, it’s official! IT’S DOWN TO 60 F AND WE’RE FREEZING IN FLORIDA LOL !!! With all the new [...]

Mosquito / Bug Repellant Spray

Knock, knock! Who’s there? Summer in Florida !!! Yes, it’s summer in Florida with [...]

Chia Seed Pudding

Commonly grown in Mexico, known as a word “strength” in the Mayan language, used by Aztec [...]

Garlic and Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic

Just about everybody knows by now that good old apple cider vinegar and garlic are [...]

8 Steps to Detox Your Liver

Resolve your anger. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Liver is the organ that holds the [...]

Jacksonville Best of Acupuncture voted January 2021

St.Augustine Winner Certificate 2024 Pain Management

St.Augustine Winner Acupuncture Certificate 2024

Phoenix Rises Acupuncture, LLC

5 out of 5 stars

Jim Furis

5 out of 5 stars

posted 1 year ago

Gordana is a fabulous healer! She's given me the most positive experience I've ever had with any health professional. She listens to her patients and gives wonderful healing guidance and treatment. I wish I could give her six stars!

Carmen Richardson

5 out of 5 stars

posted 2 years ago

Gordana is an incredible resource for anyone looking for holistic treatment for any health issues or anyone wanting to maintain optimum health. She is a wonderful listener, looking to treat the whole person, not the symptoms. She has provided excellent care and treatment for myself and several of my family members. It is refreshing to have treatment that doesn't always require medication. If you have been wondering if acupuncture could be beneficial for you, I highly recommend you visit her. You will not be disappointed.

Joanna Trzaska

5 out of 5 stars

posted 1 year ago

I came to Gordana with my thirteen year old son who had multiple fractures in his feet. I have seen orthopedic specialists only to find out that a long rest is our option. Gordana helped my son to heal, relax, gave us excellent overall health advice and also connected us with other health professionals that my son needed. Gordana is the most friendly, extremely positive, knowledgeable and skilled acupuncturist. She is wonderful person, works with passion and most of all is a true professional. I highly recommend Gordana and if I could I would give her 10 STARS!!!

Cindy Siegel

5 out of 5 stars

posted 7 months ago

Dr. Smith is a true acupuncturist and healer. I’ve been going for 4 months, started twice a week, now weekly. I was at a very low point with several autoimmune issues but I am feeling so much better and hopeful now. I highly recommend Dr. Smith. Invest in your current and long term health and well-being!
Update - 2/224 I have now been going to Dr Smith for 7 months, weekly and I am feeling better than I have in years.

Zoran Gajanovic

5 out of 5 stars

posted 8 years ago

Gordana is a great person with positive attitude. Always willing and ready to help others. I was amazed with her passion and knowledge about acupuncture and healthy food. After only one session I felt a huge improvement on my shoulder. My shoulder pain was significantly reduced and I was able move my arm more freely. It was unique experience for me and I would recommend her to my friends.

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2021 (1)

02/01 : Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?

2020 (2)

12/03 : Radio Talk
08/04 : Functional Medicine Testing

2019 (1)

09/09 : Voted Best Acupuncture, 2019

2018 (9)

09/08 : Voted Best Acupuncture
09/08 : GB 41, “Foot Overlooking Tears”
08/23 : Health Expo
05/20 : Hawthorn Chamomile Tea
05/20 : Hawthorn (Shan Zha)
03/24 : Healing Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
02/13 : Made in St. Augustine Festival
02/13 : Yin Tang
01/07 : Reishi Mushroom (Ling Zhi)

2017 (15)

11/03 : Cough Syrup
10/19 : PAIN AWAY Liniment
09/02 : Voted Best Acupuncture in St. Augustine
08/12 : B-12 Injections
08/12 : (Stomach) ST 40
06/04 : Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying)
05/24 : Northop Grumman Corporation Wellness Fair
05/13 : Mosquito / Bug Repellant Spray
05/13 : Council on Aging
04/08 : Liver 3
03/05 : Burdock (Niu Bang Zi)
03/05 : Health Fair
03/01 : Women’s Luncheon
02/11 : Chia Seed Pudding
01/17 : DU 20 – Baihui, Hundred Meetings – Acupuncture point

2016 (12)

11/20 : Spleen 9 – Acupuncture point
11/14 : Phoenix Rises Radio Show
09/14 : Peppermint (Bo He)
08/31 : GB 20 (Gall Bladder)
07/25 : Phoenix Rises Supports National Guard
07/25 : Garlic and Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic
07/25 : Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
07/25 : Stomach 36
05/27 : 8 Steps to Detox Your Liver
05/27 : An Ancient Solution for Modern Diseases (An Interview with Heiner Fruehauf)
05/27 : Lung 7 (Lieque)
05/27 : Ginger – Sheng Jiang