
Meet Your Practitioners
This exceptional duo of highly skilled and passionate practitioners bring their own expertise and dedication to your health care.
Dr. Julia King, AP
Co-Founder, National Board Certified Acupuncturist
Dr. King is a national board certified Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She graduated from East West College of Natural Medicine where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Health Sciences and Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine, graduating summa cum laude.
She holds additional certifications in Acupuncture Point Injection, Cold Laser and is a Certified Life Coach.
Dr. King implements an integrative approach to patient healthcare understanding that each patient is unique in their physical, mental and emotional makeup. Treatment plans are designed with the patient’s needs and goals at the forefront of care.
There is no room for a one size fits all motto in medicine. Dr. King works with other medical professionals in all areas of practice to make sure there is a continuity of care for her patients.
Dr. King practices with special interest in internal medicine, chronic conditions, pain & stress management, including PTSD, anxiety & depression, and endocrine & hormonal disorders. She is a life long learner, always striving to bring you the best of traditional medicine along with new techniques for your modern lifestyle.
Brittany Coblentz, LMT, MSOM
Co-Founder, Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Studio Owner
Brittany is a Restorative Health & Wellness Practitioner based in her native city of Sarasota. She is also a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Florida. Brittany completed her massage therapy degree from East West College of Natural Medicine and holds a Bachelors in Health Science with a focus in Biological Health and Health Management from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She also completed her Masters of Oriental Medicine degree (MSOM) and is sitting for her 4 medical boards to become a licensed Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine.
She is the Owner and an instructor at Bhavana Yoga Studio in Sarasota. Brittany uses her extensive background in understanding how the body works and how everyday movements and postures can impact the overall quality of life to help you get the most out of your sessions. Her personal experience with injuries and pain has deepened her compassion for your healing process and the changes that injuries might bring upon your life.
Brittany approaches her restorative bodywork and massage therapy sessions with full intention and focus on restoring mobility, improving flexibility, and helping you get to your most full life. She works with the tissues in your body to create a healing environment and enjoys empowering her patients through resources, education, yoga postures, self-myofascial release, and more. She specializes in injuries, post-op recovery, pain, mobility challenges, sports/athletes, myofascial decompression, functional cupping, and more.
She deeply believes that we must honor the mind, body, and spirit to heighten our self-awareness to live the best life that we can.
Our Story
Brittany and Dr. King met when they started Acupuncture school together in 2017 and became fast friends. They connected on what they wanted to do, how they wanted to help people, the kind of career and life they wanted create, and the passion they had for this medicine. Fast friends turned into forever family and a vision was born that one day they would be business partners.
Dr. King and Brittany are both exceptional in their fields and complement each other in the best possible way.
Through their powerful and complementary teamwork and commitment to your health goals, Emerge Acupuncture and Wellness is able to provide you with the highest quality of care, compassion, and support every time you walk in the door. You can expect that your sessions are intentionally centered around YOU and YOUR unique health care needs. You will always be heard, seen, and supported with Dr. King and Brittany… it’s time to make feeling good in your body a reality. Let us help you Emerge in your best health yet!
Our Why…
Like many of our patients, there have been times when we felt let down and frustrated with the lack of treatment options available for our health concerns. We wanted solutions and validation… not just pharmaceuticals for symptom management. After years of searching, both Dr. Julia King and Brittany found answers within a medicine that has been around for over 3000 years.
Traditional Chinese Medicine changed Dr. King’s health and her life. She became a Doctor of Oriental Medicine so she could help others like her, those who had given up, burdened with the thought that they would have to live a life full of pain and misery. Her commitment to you is to provide a sanctuary for your healing. You will be heard and supported, but above all, she hopes you leave each treatment with a renewed sense of hope.
Brittany found new hope with acupuncture, massage, and yoga after years of living with a debilitating spinal injury. Traditional therapies and doctors didn’t know what to do for the debilitating pain Brittany experienced after a car accident in 8th grade. As a competitive dancer and athlete, losing mobility, strength and independence was just as much mentally debilitating and it was physically. Insurance stopped covering non-productive therapies and left her without much support. Brittany was referred by a mentor to try acupuncture and after working consistently with a dedicated acupuncturist, she was able to improve spinal health and mobility which allowed her to venture into strength training, functional exercises, eventually yoga, massage, and more. This experience gives her the ability to approach each patient’s sessions with compassion, understanding, and motivation. She’s more than just a massage therapist… Brittany focuses heavily on improving your quality of life through functional massage therapy, myofascial release, yoga, and other therapies.
Voices of Experience
Celebrating Excellence
Best Massage Therapist, Top 3
Sarasota Herald Tribune 2024
Best Acupuncturist, Top 3
Sarasota Herald Tribune 2024
Best Massage, Silver Winner
SRQ Magazine 2023
Education and Licensure
Dr. Julia King
Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Health Sciences and Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine, East West College of Natural Medicine
Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine (Florida AP4394)
Certified in Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy (APIT)
Member of Florida State Oriental Medicine Association
Certified Life Coach
Bachelors of Science in Health Science with a focus in Biological Health and Health Management, USF Tampa
Massage Therapy Certification, East West College of Natural Medicine
Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Health Sciences and Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), East West College of Natural Medicine
Licensed Massage Therapist (Florida MA #88631)
Certified Yoga Instructor
Associate Tai Qi Instructor
Brittany Coblentz