ABOUT THE WHOLESOME LOTUS

 

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Our Mission

The Wholesome Lotus emerged from a vision of creating a wellness sanctuary that people can go to and come out of with their quality of life enriched.  As a patient of Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, during my previous career as an imbalanced architect, I know with absolute certainty that the treatment with this ancient medical system can change lives on a physical, mental and spiritual level.  TCM caters to every individual's unique pattern rather than focusing on their symptoms alone.  This approach directs the treatment towards the root cause, with the goal of restoring the individual's natural state of well being.  With over 3,000 years of existence, the art of TCM has had many years to perfect its approach to human disharmony.  In TCM, the body, mind and spirit are parts of a whole.  Therefore, when a patient comes in to treat fertility challenges, they may not only have their goal met, but they will also be pleasantly surprised to note that they have a deeper sense of wellness overall.

 
Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
— Marcus Valerius Martial
 

The Team

Michelle Oravitz, AP, L.Ac, FABORM

Owner and founder of the Wholesome Lotus, Michelle Oravitz, began her career as an architect upon graduating from Philadelphia University. After many years of experiencing missed periods and enduring stress at her high demand job in NYC, she decided to go to an acupuncturist named Dr. Li who immediately regulated her cycle. What she didn’t realize was that her life would take a drastic turn in ways that she couldn’t imagine. Not only did her symptoms resolve, but she also felt a renewed sense of well being and clarity. She was unable to recognize just how disharmonious she felt until she experienced a new sense of well being that arose from her treatments.

After many years working as an architect, Michelle dreamed of going back to school to learn alternative medicine. When moving to South Florida, she enrolled in an Ayurvedic school which gave her tremendous knowledge about this ancient and rich healing approach. After starting a family, she began researching acupuncture schools in order to expand her healing education with the hope that when her kids began school, she would enroll. She worked from home as a professional artist during her children's early years and when the time was right, she enrolled into school to get her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine. She infused her passion into her studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude and valedictorian of her class.

Michelle has a profound desire to heal. She views healing as an immensely sacred act that is a honor and a privilege. Her mission is to bring wellness into the world one being at a time. To aid in the healing process with a hope of not only resolving symptoms, but also returning individuals to their natural state of wellbeing. Michelle believes that if she had not gone to a TCM doctor, she probably would have had a hard time getting pregnant with her two children. This has influenced her to develop a special interest in treating gynecological disorders and infertility.

Michelle hosts ‘The Wholesome Fertility Podcast’ where she provides fertility tips and interviews leading fertility professionals.

 

Rachel arias, AP, L.Ac

Rachel is a devoted Acupuncture Physician with strong roots in the wellness industry. Her passion for Chinese Medicine began many years ago and grew into other modalities such as Thai detox, Lomi-Lomi, Craniosacral therapy, as well as Ayurvedic healing techniques. She is now a licensed acupuncture physician serving fertility patients as well as treating a range of other conditions. Rachel incorporates to her therapies Bach flowers, Japanese acupuncture as well as fertility and prenatal massage to maximize fertility health and optimize overall well-being!

 
 

Client Testimonials

I never thought I would become a mom but here I am 12 weeks pregnant and getting ready to announce to the family! Thank you for guiding me during my IVF journey and giving me the strength (my mind, body, and soul) I needed to get to here.
— Joanna A.
Michelle was amazing to work with during my pregnancy journey - from thinking about my second child to becoming pregnant with twins - she was incredibly supportive every step of the way. Over the months she treated me, not only has she been an excellent acupuncturist, she has been like a coach, cheerleader, and friend...I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle, you will be in very capable and caring hands.
— Amy P.
We are delighted to announce we found out we are pregnant! 13 weeks at the moment, going strong so far!!!  Thanks for all of your help, time and advice. It came at a time I was feeling so lost and depressed and really needed something to keep me going!
— Ashley S.
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Before starting my weekly acupuncture session with Michelle, I felt unaligned both physically and mentally. These sessions no only reduced my inflammation and assisted regulating my cycle - they also improved my mental health and helped with the creation of our beautiful baby boy. I am so thankful and eternally grateful.
— Jeselyn L.
Michelle has an abundance of knowledge and is in-the-know with fertility research and holistic approaches. I truly believe Michelle looks out for your best interest and I trust her as a guide towards motherhood. I recommend her 100% to help you in your fertility journey.
— Melanie E.