Colin Chan, M.D., Family Medicine

Dr. Chan graduated from The University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and subsequently graduated from his Family Medicine Residency in Roanoke, Virginia in 1997.  He is a Canadian citizen and has resided in St. Petersburg, Florida since 1997.  Dr. Chan holds active dual certifications in Family Medicine from The College of Family Physicians of Canada and from The American Board of Family Medicine and is appointed Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.  Dr. Chan has additional interests in the area of Anti-Aging Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormones, Acupuncture, and Medicinal Herbal Remedies.  In his spare time he enjoys leisure activities with his family and his friends.

Karen Johnson, ARNP

Karen Johnson ARNP graduated with her Master's Degree in nursing from the University of Tampa in 2000.  She also has a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Michigan State University.  Karen has lived in the St. Petersburg area since 1970 before which she lived in Boca Raton, Fl.  Karen is board certified in family practice through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been working in this area since 2001.  Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner Karen worked as an RN at Bayfront Medical Center in intensive care and as an educator.  In her leisure time Karen spends time with her two teenage daughters  and enjoys outdoor activities.

Val Mirea, Acupunture Physician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine

“As a student of western medicine I knew from the very beginning that I will dedicate my life to healing and it will be in an integrative setting. In time it became clear that the patients can benefit fully only if I have a wide array of therapeutic methods from which I can apply the most effective one. Thirty years later I can offer acupuncture, Chinese therapeutic massage (tui-na), qi gong (energy work), cupping, gua sha, herbal therapies, dietary supplements, homeopathy, detoxification, preventative and longevity medicine and  NAET (allergy elimination techniques).

I live my life according to the principles of integrity, gentleness, respect, compassion, moderation and humility. “

 

I was born in Romania and I earned my Medical Doctor diploma at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj. In Romania I practiced family medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy for 13 years.

After moving to the United States I earned my Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. In addition to pain management I enjoy helping my patients with infertility and allergies, since acupuncture can provide additional success beyond the usual treatment being offered by M.D./D.O.’s.

Working in Dr. Chan’s office gives me the opportunity to focus on the integrative side of the healing process, while having the full support of allopathic medicine from Dr. Colin Chan and the two ARNP’s: Karen Johnson and Cassie Stabins.

 

Cassie Stabins, ARNP

Cassandra "Cassie" Stabins is a native to the Tampa Bay Area. Graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 2003.   She worked as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department for 7 years prior to earning her Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of South Florida. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a member of the  Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, the international nursing honor society. Cassie's goal is to deliver an exceptional level of care to her patients and places high priority in education and counseling in health promotion and disease prevention.