Personalized, Integrative Care for Pain, Healing & Recovery
Suncoast Functional Acupuncture
At Suncoast Functional Acupuncture, care is tailored to you not just your diagnosis.
Dr. Chase brings decades of clinical training in acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and functional medicine to every patient visit. She doesn't just treat symptoms. She helps you understand and take charge of your own health.
We combine traditional acupuncture with modern integrative approaches including naturopathic medicine, functional lab work and targeted therapies to reduce pain, restore function and support your body's natural
ability to heal.
Whether you're managing a specific condition or looking for a more complete approach to your health, we meet you where you are and help you move forward
A More Complete Approach To Healing
Signature Therapies
By combining these approaches, we are able to support both the body’s signaling systems and its healing environment – creating a more complete and effective path to recovery.
Insurance-Friendly Care
We work with many insurance plans, including:
• Veterans Community Care
• Federal BCBS
• Humana
• Select United Healthcare
• Select Aetna
We verify your benefits for you
Before your first visit, our office will:
• Contact your insurance provider
• Verify your coverage
• explain any co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance
So you know exactly what to expect – no surprises.
Your Health Explained
The Suncoast Whole Health Podcast
On the Suncoast Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Karen Chase breaks down the topics that matter most to your health
Pain, inflammation, metabolic health, cholesterol and more in plain language you can actually use.
Each episode is grounded in science, easy to follow, and focused on practical steps you can take in your daily life.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music
Why Patients Choose Us
A More Complete Approach to Care
We combine acupuncture with advanced therapies like BioSignal Modulation Therapy (BMT)TM and BioOx Recovery TherapyTM to support both how the body functions and how it heals
Personalized, Results-Focused Treatment
No two patients are the same. Every treatment plan is tailored, adjusted over time, and focused on
meaningful improvement – not just temporary relief.
Clear, Practical Guidance
We believe you should understand your care.
We take the time to explain what we’re doing and why, so you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Experience with Complex and Chronic Conditions
Many of our patients come to us after trying other approaches.
We focus on identifying patterns, addressing underlying factors, and supporting long-term improvement.
Insurance-friendly and Transparent
We work with many insurance plans and verify your benefits before you begin care – so you know
exactly what to expect with no surprises.
Meet Dr. Karen Chase
Dr. Karen Chase is a licensed acupuncturist, naturopathic physician and functional medicine practitioner with advanced training from George Washington University School of Medicine.
With a background that spans mathematics education, integrative medicine, ministry and clinical practice, she brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, deep compassion and genuine curiosity to every patient
relationship.
Her approach is straightforward: help you understand your health, address what's actually driving your condition, and support your body's ability to heal - naturally, intelligently and on your terms
Start with a Simple First Step
Call our office to verify your insurance benefits and learn what your plan covers
Make an informed decision with no surprises
