AcuMed Clinic

06/08/2026

If your back pain tends to flare right before a storm rolls in, you're not imagining it.

Barometric pressure drops, high humidity, and Florida's rapid weather shifts are among the most common triggers our patients mention for low back pain flares. There's real physiology behind it, and if you've lived here long enough, you've probably felt it firsthand.

But weather isn't the only reason chronic lower back pain keeps coming back. Dr. Kitt just published a new article explaining the three deeper reasons most people never hear about — including why conventional treatments often fall short and what actually helps when you address the full picture.

It covers everything from disc and joint changes, to the muscle compensation patterns that quietly build over years, to something called central sensitization — when the nervous system itself becomes wired for pain.

AcuMed Clinic accepts BCBS, UHC, VA Community Care, and will be one of the few Medicare-credentialed acupuncture providers in Southwest Florida. If you've been managing the same pain for months or years, there may be options you haven't tried yet.

Read the full article: https://www.acumedfl.com/blog/why-chronic-lower-back-pain-keeps-coming-back-sarasota

06/08/2026

She almost skipped the family beach trip. 🌅

Six weeks ago, Sandra told me she hadn't walked more than a block without stopping to rest. Chronic lower back pain had been running her life for three years.

She'd tried the medications. She'd heard the surgery talk. She just wanted to walk with her grandkids again.

After six weeks of acupuncture care, she sent me a photo from Bayfront Park. Her and two grandkids, mid-laugh, moving.

That's why we do this.

AcuMed Clinic opens in Sarasota this August, and we're now accepting Founding Patients, including Medicare.

Drug-free. Non-surgical. Evidence-based. Built for you. 💛

👉 Book your free consult: acumedfl.com
Or call Dr. Kitt: 941-250-6911

06/05/2026

If you have Medicare, BCBS, UHC, or VA Community Care benefits, acupuncture may be covered for you — and more people are surprised to find out they qualify than you might think.

AcuMed Clinic will be one of the few Medicare-credentialed acupuncture providers in Southwest Florida. We help patients understand exactly what their plan covers, how many sessions are included, and how to make the most of those benefits before spending a dollar out of pocket.

Not covered? Community acupuncture is a more affordable option, and financial aid is available for those who need it.

We're opening August 3, 2026 in Sarasota. Our new blog post breaks down coverage by plan so you know what to expect before your first appointment.

Read it here: https://www.acumedfl.com/blog/does-insurance-cover-acupuncture

06/04/2026

Did you know Medicare covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain?

Most people don't. And in Sarasota County, where more than 37% of the population is 65 or older, that's a lot of people who may be leaving a meaningful benefit on the table.

AcuMed Clinic is opening August 3, 2026 as one of the few Medicare-credentialed acupuncture provider for chronic low back pain in Southwest Florida. Dr. Kitt brings direct clinical experience serving Medicare beneficiaries and is ready to put that benefit to work for you.

We've written a plain-language guide that explains exactly what qualifies, what to expect at your first visit, and how community acupuncture offers a more affordable option for those who don't meet Medicare criteria (financial aid is also available).

If you or someone you love has been managing back pain and wondering what options exist, this is worth a read.

Read the full post here: https://www.acumedfl.com/blog/does-medicare-cover-acupuncture-chronic-low-back-pain

06/01/2026

Chronic pain changes how you work, sleep, exercise, and enjoy life.

AcuMed Clinic is opening soon in Sarasota with a simple mission:

Provide evidence-based, non-pharmaceutical options for chronic pain management.

We will offer treatments that may help patients dealing with:
• Chronic low back pain
• Neck pain
• Arthritis
• Neuropathy
• Headaches and migraines
• Musculoskeletal pain

Our focus is helping patients find effective treatment options without relying solely on medications.

✅ Scheduling patients now

✅ VA Community Care accepted

✅ Commercial insurance accepted

⏳ Medicare enrollment pending

Visit www.acumedfl.com to learn more and join our founding patient list.

05/14/2026

05/07/2026

AcuMed is outside of this system.

10/13/2025

Call Dr. Kitt today to schedule your on-site service today.
Acupunture
AcuSsage (massage)
Laser Therapy
Ultrasound Therapy
Cupping
Injection Therapy

04/07/2025

AcuMed Wellness is at the Market on Longboat Key today! Stop by for Community Acupuncture. Regular price $50, but today it is $35.
Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill would love to help you get Stuck on LBK!