Dr. Fernanda Souza is a Florida state licensed Acupuncture Physician and holds a diploma in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Dr. Fernanda Souza was born and raised in Brazil, where she began her calling to care for people. In 1992, she graduated in Medicine from the University of Medicine of Itajubá. In 1995, she completed her first residency in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. In 1998, she finished her second residency in colonoscopy and clinical and therapeutic endoscopy, working for over 20 years in renowned hospitals and clinics in Brazil, such as Hospital 9 de Julho in São Paulo and Santa Casa de Misericórdia in Belo Horizonte.

In 2016, Dr. Fernanda moved to Miami with her family and decided to pursue her passion for Chinese Oriental Medicine. She obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from AMC - Acupuncture and Massage College in Miami, where she had the opportunity to treat patients from the community. After 4 years of specialization, she obtained a National Board certification in the areas of Biomedicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and Foundations of Acupuncture.

Dr. Fernanda is particularly interested in treating patients holistically, addressing their body, mind, and emotions. Acupuncture has provided an opportunity to pursue this goal, especially in cases of chronic and acute pain, stress, anxiety, women’s health (PMS, menopause, infertility), gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders, among others.

As a medical professional and Christian, she has enjoyed caring for others, volunteering in the Amazon rainforest with indigenous communities and underserved populations living in slums and impoverished areas of Brazil. Dr. Fernanda is also passionate about the beach, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends.