East Meets West Body Care
Two disciplines. Two clinicians. One coordinated plan for your pain. Manual physical therapy and traditional acupuncture, offered together in the same visit by two providers who actually collaborate to identify a resolution to your issue.
Dr. Eran Kabakov, DPT
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Dr. Emily Jane, L.Ac., ND
WHY COMBINE THEM
Western
Manual Physical Therapy
Hands-on work that addresses the structural and mechanical layers of pain: joint mobility, soft tissue restrictions, movement patterns, and nerve tension. Dr. Eran works at the root of how your body is moving.
Two Paths. One Goal.
Eastern
Acupuncture & TCM
A centuries-old system that addresses the neurological, inflammatory, and systemic layers of pain by modulating pain signaling, reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and restoring the body's internal balance.
Together, they reach what neither gets to alone.
Manual therapy mobilizes the structure; acupuncture quiets the nervous system's pain response. Patients often report that the effects of each treatment amplify the other: less guarding, deeper tissue release, longer-lasting relief.
A note on dry needling
If you've searched for dry needling in Largo, you may be a good candidate for this program. Dry needling and acupuncture both use thin needles, but they are fundamentally different practices.
Dry needling is a physical technique targeting specific trigger points in muscle tissue. Traditional acupuncture, particularly the YNSA and KHT techniques Dr. Jane specializes in, works with the body's meridian system and neurological pathways, addressing the underlying patterns that cause trigger points to form in the first place. Most patients who try both find acupuncture more comprehensive, longer-lasting, and comfortable.
BEST SUITED FOR
Conditions That Respond Well
These conditions sit at the overlap of both disciplines, where structural and systemic factors are both at play.
Chronic neck & shoulder pain
Hip & knee pain
Postpartum musculoskeletal pain
Arthritis & joint stiffness
Low back pain with nerve involvement
Plantar fasciitis
Sciatica & radiating pain
Migraines & tension headaches
Fibromyalgia & widespread pain
Stress-related muscle tension
THE PROCESS
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Start with an evaluation
Book a new patient evaluation with whichever provider best matches your chief complaint. Not sure? Contact Us and we'll help you decide where to begin.
How It Works
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Receive a coordinated plan
Dr. Eran and Dr. Emily communicate directly and plan a single, shared treatment plan.
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Be seen by both, at once
Undergo a combo treatment and be seen by both clinicians in the same visit. Manual therapy and acupuncture, sequenced together for maximum effect.
THE CLINICIANS
Meet the Providers
MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dr. Eran Kabakov
DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Eran has practiced hands-on manual physical therapy for over 35 years. He is the founder of Concierge Physical Therapy in Largo, a cash-pay, one-on-one practice built on the belief that most musculoskeletal pain can be resolved in a short, focused course of care. His approach goes to the root cause, not the symptom.
ACUPUNCTURE & NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Dr. Emily Jane
L.Ac., ND · Licensed Acupuncturist & Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Emily Jane is a licensed acupuncturist and naturopathic doctor at Ancient Art Wellness in Largo. She specializes in YNSA and KHT acupuncture techniques, advanced methods that deliver fast, lasting results for chronic pain, migraines, and systemic conditions. She is VA-certified and among the last graduates of the NCCAOM Apprentice Collegiate program.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are a new patient, book your evaluation with whichever provider seems like the right fit, and both clinicians will be involved in designing your care plan.
If you are a returning patient, simply book an appointment here on the site.
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If your primary complaint is structural (a joint, a disc, a nerve, a sports injury), start with Dr. Eran. If your complaint is more systemic or involves migraines, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, or something that hasn't responded to conventional treatment, start with Dr. Emily Jane. If you're unsure contact us for assistance.
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No, and the difference matters.
Dry needling is a physical technique that targets muscle trigger points. It is typically performed by PTs or chiropractors with limited needle training and works locally on one muscle at a time.
Traditional acupuncture, particularly the YNSA and KHT systems Dr. Jane practices, works with the body's meridian and neurological systems, addressing the root patterns that create trigger points in the first place. Patients who have tried both generally find acupuncture more comfortable, more comprehensive, and longer-lasting.
If you searched for dry needling near Largo, acupuncture as part of this program is likely a stronger option for you.
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Concierge Physical Therapy is a cash-pay, out-of-network practice. Sessions are not billed through insurance, which is what allows Dr. Eran to offer full-hour, one-on-one appointments with no referral required. HSA and FSA funds are accepted for PT.
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Most patients begin with 2 to 3 combined visits as the plan takes shape. The clinicians will discuss the recommended cadence with you.
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Yes, and it may be especially right for you. Many patients who come to this program have already tried one or both disciplines without lasting results.
The combination addresses the structural and systemic dimensions simultaneously, which often resolves what either approach alone could not. If you've had acupuncture elsewhere, note that Dr. Jane's YNSA and KHT techniques are significantly different from standard acupuncture protocols.
Ready to try a different approach?
Book your combo treatment at 801 West Bay Dr., Largo. Both clinicians, one visit, one coordinated plan.