Ancient healing,
under one roof.
Acupuncture, hijama & Eastern medicine in Tampa, FL
Led by Dr. Chanelle Azar, Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Her signature treatment is Hijama (wet cupping), paired with acupuncture and herbal medicine — integrated alongside your medical care.
Transparent Eastern-medicine pricing
Self-pay, per session — no insurance, no surprise bills. Every treatment includes a thorough physician assessment, a personalized plan, and follow-up.
Dr. Azar's signature therapy
- Full Hijama treatment
- Physician assessment & personalized plan
- Point selection tailored to you
- Aftercare guidance & follow-up
Tension, circulation & recovery
- Full dry-cupping treatment
- Physician assessment & plan
- Targeted placement
- Aftercare & follow-up
Pain, stress, fertility & balance
- Acupuncture or electroacupuncture
- Physician assessment & plan
- Tailored point protocol
- Follow-up & adjustments
Herbal medicine, moxibustion, Tuina bodywork, auricular therapy and more are available — priced per plan after a discussion with the physician.
Nurses & healthcare workers receive 10% off any treatment — just show your credentials.
Every Eastern-medicine treatment includes a thorough physician assessment, planning, and follow-up. Additional modalities and custom herbal formulas are quoted individually before treatment.
What patients say
I just did a Hijama session with Dr. Azar! It was awesome. The Dr is super cool and knowledgeable, the clinic is clean, the staff is nice and the price is fair. In under 30 min I was in and out, left feeling like a million dollars. Highly recommend and will be back!
Amazing experience getting cupping! The place is really clean and the doctors are incredibly professional. Highly recommend Dr. Azar.
I had an incredible experience with the team at Lavena Health. The office was spotless, the staff was extremely professional, and they were so caring and supportive throughout my entire process. I truly felt heard and guided.
Watch: Hijama, explained
Dr. Azar walks you through what wet cupping is, the process, the benefits, safety, and aftercare — in English and Arabic.
What does Eastern medicine help with?
Holistic, time-honored therapies for the whole person.
Pain & recovery
Hijama and acupuncture for back, neck, and joint pain, tension, inflammation, and faster recovery.
Stress & sleep
Acupuncture and herbal medicine to calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and ease anxiety.
Women's & whole-body
Fertility support, hormonal balance, digestion, and energy — addressed holistically with custom herbal formulas.
Which Eastern medicine treatments do you offer?
Every plan is tailored to your full health picture.
Hijama (wet cupping)
Dr. Azar's signature therapy — draws out stagnation, reduces inflammation, and promotes deep healing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for pain, stress, fertility, and systemic balance.
Herbal medicine
Custom herbal formulas, plus cupping, Tuina bodywork, moxibustion, and auricular therapy.
Integrated care
Your Eastern medicine plan works alongside your Western care at Lavena — one team, one record.
Common questions
Hijama is a time-honored therapy that uses gentle suction and tiny superficial scratches to draw out stagnation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. It's Dr. Azar's signature treatment and is done in a clean, professional clinical setting.
No. Eastern medicine is priced per visit and open to anyone — you do not need a Lavena membership to book. Wellness members and package bookings do receive discounted rates.
Most people feel little to nothing — the needles are hair-thin. Many patients find treatments deeply relaxing and even fall asleep during the session.
Dr. Chanelle Azar is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist, and a graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine. She blends Hijama, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional therapies into personalized plans.
Absolutely — that's the point of having it in-house. Your Eastern medicine plan is coordinated alongside your primary care, weight loss, or hormone therapy on one team.
No — Eastern medicine is self-pay, priced per visit. Wellness members and package bookings receive discounted rates.
Book with Dr. Azar.
Schedule Hijama, acupuncture, or an initial consultation — on Dr. Azar's dedicated calendar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chanelle Azar, DOM · Last reviewed July 6, 2026