Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Physician

Dr. Eva Drier has been exposed to natural medicine from an early age. Witnessing the results of the holistic medical approach firsthand made a huge impact on her heart and sparked the instinctive desire to help others. Today, Eva follows her passion enthusiastically. As a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Dr. Drier holds a BS in Professional Health Sciences and a MS in Oriental Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine, graduating summa cum laude.

She has successfully treated hundreds of patients with an emphasis on PTSD, anxiety, and psycho-emotional disorders.

Each patient’s case is unique. Therefore, Eva has made it her main objective to provide the most beneficial care plan merging Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.

Eva is currently accepting new patients and is in the office Thursday through Saturday.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Physician

Dr. Martina Kostova was born and raised in Bulgaria. She grew up in an environment where natural medicine was the primary means of treatment. In 2010 Dr. Kostova moved to the United States to attend college. Her first encounter with western medicine in 2011 was a prescription of antibiotics. Although the acute issue resolved, the antibiotics made her extremely sick and weakened her immune system. This experience led to years of ups and downs in her health. Her health setbacks, as well as her deep desire to help others led Martina to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science.

Dr. Kostova believes that food is medicine, and a proper diet plan can tremendously improve health. She wanted to deepen her nutrition knowledge and continue her education with herbs and acupuncture to more effectively provide care for others. Dr. Kostova went to East West College of Natural Medicine and graduated summa cum laude. She has interned with multiple doctors including Dr. Robert Linde, owner of Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies of St. Petersburg. Her passion for the medicine focuses on patients in need of pain management, post-operative care, psycho-emotional care, a combination of Western and Chinese diet therapy, diabetes care, and women’s health.

First and foremost, Dr. Martina sees her patients as her brothers and sisters, all God’s creation, and therefore approaches them with prayer, love, and compassion, knowing that true healing is not only physical but also spiritual.

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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, an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist, and a licensed teacher

Tricia is a Clinical Western Herbalist and the Director of Traditions School of Herbal Studies, where she has designed and teaches the Anatomy for the Herbalist Class Series, a Physical Assessment for the Herbalist and Acupuncture Intensive, a Thyroid Wellness Workshop Series, and an Herbal Make and Take Workshop Series. You can also find her helping to teach other classes in the Western Herbalism program when she has the time. In the past, Tricia has taught at Temple University, Florida State University, and Florida International University. Prior to joining the Traditions Family in December of 2020, she taught Anatomy and Health Sciences for the Pinellas County School DIstrict.

In her former life, Tricia had a busy career in Sports Medicine. She spent over a decade of her career traveling with and providing medical care for various college sports teams. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine, a Master’s Degree in Sports Management/Physical Education, and has completed a year of post-Baccalaureate studies in Biomedical Sciences.

Tricia really enjoys focusing on educating her clients to be able to make life-long lifestyle changes. Her goal is to empower you to know and love your body, so you can give it what it needs to maximize your own health. She enjoys supporting her clients through all types of issues, but often specializes in autoimmune, thyroid, and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

To find out more or request an appointment, click the link below or call Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies at (727) 551-0857