Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Physician

Meet Dr. Eva

From apple orchards to acupuncture needles, Eva Drier’s path into holistic medicine began at a young age. Raised on her parents’ horse farm and orchard, she grew up immersed in the rhythms of nature—harvesting vegetables, herbs, honey, and caring for animals (yes, even the horses received acupuncture). Natural medicine wasn’t just part of life—it was life.

At just nine years old, after receiving acupuncture for chronic allergies, Eva walked out of the clinic and told her mother, “This is what I want to do—I want to heal people.” That moment sparked a lifelong passion for integrative, patient-centered care.

Professional Journey

Today, Eva is a nationally board-certified and licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, bringing over a decade of dedication to every treatment. She graduated summa cum laude from East West College of Natural Medicine, where she completed intensive studies in both Professional Health Sciences and Oriental Medicine.

Her clinical training includes a prestigious externship at ShanXi Acupuncture Hospital in China, where she collaborated with leading Traditional Chinese Medicine physicians and deepened her understanding of holistic healing on a global scale.

Areas of Focus

Eva specializes in creating customized treatment plans that bridge Eastern wisdom and Western insight. Her areas of emphasis include:

Hormone Health & Balance – Support for PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, thyroid wellness, and regulating menstrual cycles.

Fertility & Reproductive Support – Natural conception and IVF preparation, optimizing cycles and improving reproductive health.

Whole-Body Wellness & Anxiety Relief – Integrative care for stress, anxiety, digestion, sleep, and energy to restore overall vitality.

Every patient’s story is unique and so is their care. Eva takes the time to truly listen, tailoring each session to support both immediate symptoms and long-term wellness. Her mission is simple: to restore balance, awaken the body’s healing intelligence, and help people thrive.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Physician

Dr. Martina Pelevic is a dedicated acupuncturist at Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies who earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science. This rigorous clinical doctorate, on par with programs completed by M.D.s and Chiropractors, emphasizes advanced clinical training and the practical integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern healthcare. During her studies, Dr. Pelevic focused on bridging the gap between Eastern and Western medical approaches, developing strategies to improve communication and collaboration across these systems to enhance patient care. Her clinical focus is mental health, stress management, hormone balance, chronic pain, autoimmune disease, the role of genetic variations in tailoring adaptations to the patient, and much more. Her long-term goal is to work in a hospital setting where TCM is fully integrated alongside Western Medicine. 

In addition to her clinical work, she is passionate about community education and regularly shares accessible insights into the principles and benefits of TCM at Traditions School of Herbal Studies, helping to make holistic healing more approachable and empowering for all.

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Acupuncture Physician, Registered Herbalist

Bob Linde took a circuitous route to becoming a Registered Herbalist and Acupuncture Physician.

His career changed many times. Bob has been a commercial lobster and conch diver, treasure hunter, sail and canoe instructor, wilderness youth counselor, long-line fisherman, infantryman in Desert Storm, and GreenPeace worker. Now, he is focused as the owner of Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, a multi-practitioner/multimodality practice in St. Petersburg Florida, and the Founder and Clinical Supervisor of Traditions School of Herbal Studies.

Bob designed the two-year Chinese and Western Clinical Herbalist Training Programs and supervises a weekly student clinic for both herbalists and acupuncturists in training. 

He serves on the board of directors for the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association (FSOMA). Bob has presented at the FSOMA, Florida Herbal, FL Earth Skills, Good Medicine Confluence, and the American Herbalist Guild conferences.

Recently, Bob has completed 12 episodes for INTI TV, “Sanaciones con Bob Linde”, an exploration of indigenous people’s herbal practices.  Also, he has appeared on Animal Planet and a number of other tv shows.

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Clinical Herbalist

Ruth Glass is a clinical and folk herbalist and also an instructor for Traditions School of Herbal Studies. Ruth holds two degrees in education and she is a graduate of the Traditions School of Herbal Studies. She completed the Chinese Herbal Program and the Western Herbal Program. She fills in as a supervisor for the Western student clinic. Ruth specializes in teaching herbal medica, herbal medicine making, and herbal first aid as well as bioregional herbalism. Ruth is currently the president of the local chapter of the American Herbalists Guild and is the chapter coordinator of all the American Herbalists Guild chapters. She offers children’s and elder nature programs as well as herbal creative writing integrating herbalism, writing, and music.

She can be found seeing clients at Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies, volunteering with various organizations, handcrafting various herbal and art projects, or hiking the trails around Tampa Bay!

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Clinical Herbalist and Certified Flower Essence Practitioner

Alissa completed her herbal training at Traditions School of Herbal Studies and is a Board Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse with a Master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. As a Clinical Western Herbalist and Certified Flower Essence Practitioner, Alissa believes in the power of balance for achieving a healthier, more vibrant life. In her client consultations, she focuses on customized herbal teas, tinctures, and flower essences, along with dietary recommendations, energy balancing, and spiritual cleansing.

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Clinical Herbalist, Certified Flower Essences Practitioner, Certified Wellness Coach, and Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist

Tricia is the Director at Traditions School of Herbal Studies, where she designed and teaches the Anatomy for the Herbalist Series, Thyroid Wellness Workshop Series, Business of Herbalism Workshop Series, and the Physical Assessment for the Herbalist and Acupuncturist Intensive. She also assists in teaching within the Western Herbalism program. Before joining the Traditions family in 2020, she taught Anatomy and Health Sciences in the Pinellas County School District and previously held teaching positions at Temple University, Florida State University, and Florida International University.

Tricia holds Clinical Certifications in both Western and Chinese Herbalism as well as a Flower Essences Practitioner Certification from Traditions School of Herbal Studies. She is a Clinical Western Herbalist, Clinical Chinese Herbalist, Certified Flower Essences Practitioner, Certified Wellness Coach, and a Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist. Formerly, she was licensed by the Pennsylvania and Florida State Medical Boards as a Certified Athletic Trainer, in addition to being an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and licensed teacher.

Her earlier career was dedicated to Sports Medicine, where she spent over a decade traveling with and providing medical care for collegiate athletic teams. She earned her Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine, Master’s in Sports Management/Physical Education, and completed post-baccalaureate studies in Biomedical Sciences.

After guiding herself into remission from autoimmune disease through intentional lifestyle changes, Tricia discovered the profound healing power of herbalism. Out of this journey, she founded Mama’s Essentials, her line of small-batch organic herbal products. Through her private practice, she also provides Herbal and Wellness Coaching to support clients on their own healing paths.

Tricia is passionate about educating and empowering others to create sustainable, lifelong changes that honor the body’s innate wisdom. Her mission is simple: to help you know and love your body, so you can give it what it needs to thrive.

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