About Our Center
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Family Practice—Over 33 Years Of Experience The INT Therapy Center (Institute of Natural Therapeutics) for Health & Wellness was established in the 1970's during a time when American medical science made spectacular advances and improvements in the overall American death rate, infant and maternal mortality rates leveled off. But, the United States still lagged behind many other nations in these measures of health care. Our mission became one of great importance and urgency.
Through natural and holistic healing practices, many lives could change, many illnesses could be cured. To date, we have many wonderful experiences to tell about; recovered Cancer patients to those who were once paralyzed. Natural healing can change lives, and we're confident that it can change yours too!
Our Mission
Ancient And Modern Healing
Our mission is to provide a holistic solution to create physical, mental and emotional balance. All of our therapies are based on ancient and modern healing modalities, utilizing western, eastern and Asian approach.Our personalized approach takes wellness to a whole new level, making it easier to achieve your health and wellness goals. We work with you in devising a specialized plan to help you achieve optimal health; so you can enjoy life everyday, with no interruptions.
We continuously treat patients from all over the world (Europe, South America, North America and the USA. Our practitioners and therapists are continually educated on the latest technology and techniques available today. Classes and seminars are taught quarterly on topics such as aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture, nutrition and more. Our Professional Staff ranges from Nutritional Counselors, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists to Skin & Body Care Specialists.
Charities
We Love to Give Back
Our Founders
Family Legacy
Dr. John and Ruth M. Fitzgerald founded the Institute of Natural Therapeutics in the 1970’s as a complete center for natural health services. Both traveled extensively throughout Europe, Australia, Central America, and the Orient to learn and teach other health professionals how to integrate Natural Healing Modalities into their practices. They focused on natural methods of healing the body, and preventive medicine.
Dr. Fitzgerald has a BS Degree in Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, and was also licensed in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with an Acupuncture Internship in China. He is certified in Electro-Dermal Screening/testing/biofeedback, Biological Terrain Assessment, and Addictionology (Smoking/Drug/Alcohol). Trained in Eastern and Western Herbology Homeopathy, and Hara diagnosis. Dr. Fitzgerald also tests urine and saliva to assay biological terrain, a simple process that will reveal digestive, eliminative, and organ functions.
Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald was formerly licensed and certified in various healing modalities and types of counseling, including Nutrition. Before her sudden passing she applied her knowledge and helped others to transform their bodies and lives for over 34 years, and was passionate about educating herself in the latest and greatest techniques, services, and health protocols available.
Meet the Providers
Decades of Expertise
Maricely Piniella, ln, lmt
Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Iridologist, Massage Therapist, Emotional Balancing PractitionerMaricely (Marci) began practicing natural healthcare in 1989 where she studied Iridology under Ruth Fitzgerald at our wellness center. Shortly after, Marci began her own practice in herbology and holistic therapies.
She currently integrates natural herbs, vitamins and homeopathics into nutrition plans designed to assist in detoxification, assist in rebuilding organs and systems. She practices biofeedback therapies which allows her to focus on specific body systems, and activate them energetically. Her facility houses an infrared sauna which also, not only burns fat, but helps detox the lymphatic system and toxic heavy metals.
Marci is also a practitioner of biomagnetic therapies - a practice of placing magnets on your body to balance and energize your organs.
Services Offered: Nutritional Counseling
Book an Appointment: (813) 936-7400
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Lisa Davis, cnhp
Certified Health Professional, Certified Iridologist (3rd Level), Social Worker AdvocateBio Coming Soon!
Are you a former patient at our St. Pete office? Sign a Medical Records Release form to have your patient files/records transferred.