Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti | Orlando / Altamonte Springs FL

Meet Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti, AP, DACM

Helping patients uncover the root causes behind chronic symptoms through acupuncture, Chinese medicine, functional medicine and nutrition.

A Personalized Approach to Healing

At New Direction Natural Medicine, I believe your symptoms are not random — they are signals from the body that something deeper is out of balance.

Many of my patients come to me feeling frustrated, exhausted, and unheard after years of searching for answers. They may have been told their labs are “normal,” prescribed medications that only mask symptoms, or left feeling like they simply have to live this way.

My goal is to help you finally understand what your body is trying to communicate and create a personalized plan that supports true healing.

As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, I combine the wisdom of Eastern medicine with modern functional medicine to identify root causes and help restore balance naturally.

What Makes My Approach Different

We look for the pattern behind the problem.

I do not believe in one-size-fits-all healthcare. Every patient is unique, which is why your care should be too. Instead of simply chasing symptoms, I take the time to understand the full picture — your hormones, digestion, nervous system, lifestyle, stress, nutrition, sleep, and underlying imbalances.

Using a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, and advanced diagnostic testing, I help patients struggling with concerns such as:

Hormone imbalances
Anxiety and stress
Digestive disorders
Chronic fatigue
Autoimmune conditions
Infertility
Perimenopause and menopause
Chronic pain
Sleep issues
Inflammation and bloating

My focus is always to help patients feel better naturally while creating long-term, sustainable results.

Acupuncture

Nervous system regulation

Hormone-balancing

Relieves pain

Chinese Medicine

Pulse diagnosis

Herbal medicine support

Food therapy

Functional Medicine

Uncovers hidden root causes

Addresses gut & hormones

Comprehensive lab testing

MY PHILOSOPHY

Healing happens when the body feels supported, not silenced.

Symptoms are often the body’s attempt to communicate imbalance — not something to simply suppress.

I believe healing requires looking deeper:

supporting the nervous system
improving digestion
restoring hormonal balance
reducing inflammation
identifying hidden stressors
helping the body return to a healthier state naturally

One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing patients regain hope after feeling stuck for years.

Whether it is helping someone finally feel energized again, supporting a couple through fertility challenges, calming chronic anxiety, or improving digestive health, my goal is always the same: to help you feel like yourself again.

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BEYOND THE CLINIC

Outside of practice, I am passionate about nutrition, fitness, music, and healthy eating. I enjoy cooking, playing guitar, working out, and snuggling with my adorable mini dachshund, Ollie and loved ones.

I also love creating educational content to help simplify complex health topics and make natural medicine more approachable and understandable for patients.

My mission is to create a space where patients feel heard, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout their healing process.

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