Herbal Healing at Sunshine Healing Arts: Customized Formulas Rooted in Chinese Tradition
Looking for a natural, personalized way to support your health? Sunshine Healing Arts offers something truly unique—an herbal apothecary grounded in the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, and it’s the only one of its kind at the beaches.
Offering the only herbal apothecary in Atlantic Beach, FL, this practice provides a uniquely personalized experience with Chinese herbal medicine—not the pre-packaged kind you find on a shelf, but sophisticated, custom-blended formulas tailored to the root cause of your symptoms.
Booking an Herbal Consult
At Sunshine Healing Arts, an herbal consult is included with your acupuncture consultation. You can easily book a time that’s convenient for you right here on the website. Just choose Acupuncture First-Visit
However, if you only want a consult for herbs, you can call 904-881-8080 or send an e-mail to book a consult for $50, plus the cost of herbs, which varies depending on the amount.
The consult isn’t just a quick chat—it’s an in-depth look into your current condition, and your formula evolves with you. As your symptoms shift, so will your herbs.
That’s why many clients come in monthly, receiving an updated blend based on their changing needs.
A Holistic Herbal Approach
These are not your typical Western herbs, where each one is tied to a single system or symptom. Chinese herbal medicine approaches healing holistically, using a carefully constructed blend of herbs to address imbalances deeper within the body.
The result is a formula designed not just to mask symptoms, but to support the systems involved in causing them.
A great example? The bone formula. Developed by Robin Barlow, AP and used for many years during her practice, it’s been shown to increase bone density—especially helpful for those with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis.
This formula works with the body to support the kidney and endocrine systems, which in Chinese medicine relate to calcium regulation and bone strength.
Another popular request is for stress-related tension and persistent low back pain. While there are foundational formulas for these issues, each blend is augmented to match the individual’s pattern of imbalance.
How Are the Herbs Taken?
Robin creates your custom formula and mixes it in-house, so you will be able to get it during your visit.
The herbs are usually taken as powders mixed like a tea, though capsules are also an option—and in terms of absorption, there’s no major difference.
What's more important is the quality of the formula itself, and at Sunshine Healing Arts, every formula is handcrafted ensuring you receive a blend that is as precise as it is powerful.
Remember, if you’re already booked for acupuncture, your herbal consult is included in that visit—a nice bonus for those combining modalities. But if you're looking to book for herbs alone, you'll need to reach out directly.
With its personalized approach and deep roots in Chinese herbal tradition, Sunshine Healing Arts offers more than symptom relief—it offers a healing journey tailored to you, one that evolves with your body and supports true, lasting balance.
