Dr. Karen DeVore

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Karen DeVore received her Doctorate in Medicine from Bastyr University. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on education, empowerment and integration. She is passionate about sustainable health practices for the entire family, and works to create individualized wellness plans to support each client in their health journey using evidence-based integration of nutritional, botanical, and lifestyle modifications.
Dr. DeVore received her doctorate from Bastyr University and she is honored to be a part of the global movement toward integrative medical care. As a result of Dr. DeVore’s extensive education and training, she focuses on the root cause of illness and the influences of diet, lifestyle and environmental contributions in relationship to the whole person.

Victoria Hemphill

Master Acupuncturist | Herbalist

Dr. Hemphill is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Hemphill graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California, and went on to complete internships at Senior’s Clinic at the Lutheran Church in downtown San Diego and at UCSD Sports clinic, where she treated student-athletes. Before becoming a doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Hemphill earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Hemphill worked as a therapist for the past seven years with a wide array of clients before she began her integrated practice. Today Dr. Hemphill practices mind-body integrative medicine. Using her experience in both mind and body she is able to take the whole person into consideration.

Katie Huckaby

Primary Care | Aesthetics

Katie is an experienced Nurse Practitioner, offering primary care and medical aesthetics. After earning her Master's of Science in Nursing from Western Kentucky University in 2014, Katie joined the Emergency Medicine team at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Since relocating to the Emerald Coast, she has amassed extensive experience in primary and urgent care, as well as concierge aesthetics. Katie is an Allergen provider, offering cosmetic and therapeutic aesthetics, including BOTOX, JUVEDERM, and KYBELLA. Patient's enjoy Katie's non-judgmental approachability, as well as her keen clinical skills. With over 8 years of experience, Katie's skillset and approach to medicine and patient-focused care is a true asset to our patients.

Gwen Anthony

Massage Therapist

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.

Drew Smith

Master Herbalist & Acupuncturist

Graduated from the Tai Sophia Institute (TSI), the oldest and only Middle States accredited acupuncture school in the United States. Since graduating from TAI, Drew has studied extensively with some of the most famous practitioners of the modern era.

Willie Schefer

Homeopathic Doctor/Water Fasting Specialist

Dr. Schefer, ND is a naturopathic physician and received his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. He specializes in homeopathy, water fasting, and lifestyle interventions to optimize and restore health.

Dr. Schefer’s passion for natural medicine was instilled by his personal journey with chronic neurological symptoms. After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease and trying numerous treatments, he was left feeling defeated as his symptoms continued to worsen. With a deep belief in the innate ability of the body to heal, Dr. Schefer discovered the power of water fasting to heal his body. He soon experienced optimal health and his passion for natural healing was born.

Dr. Schefer believes that all people, no matter what the condition, are capable of experiencing optimal health. It is this belief that is the driving force for his practice.

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.