Board-Certified Acupuncture Physicians

About Acupuncture Associates of Plantation

A mother and daughter acupuncture team serving Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and South Florida with over 25 years of clinical expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Meet Your Practitioners

Our Acupuncture Physicians

Doctors of Acupuncture in Plantation, FL

Jenna Vilardo, AP

Acupuncture Physician · Women's Health Specialist

Growing up watching her mother transform patients' lives through acupuncture, Jenna was inspired to follow in Theresa's footsteps. She completed her graduate studies in Oriental Medicine and is a board-certified Acupuncture Physician, bringing fresh energy and deep expertise to the practice.

Jenna has developed a specialty in women's health, including fertility support, hormonal balance, menstrual health, and PCOS, as well as sports medicine and pain management. She is certified in DUTCH hormone testing and comprehensive menstrual cycle mapping, blending the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern diagnostics.

Her compassionate, evidence-informed approach helps patients navigate complex health challenges with confidence and hope. Jenna's expertise draws patients from Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Hollywood, and across South Florida.

Theresa T. McIntosh, AP

Founder · Acupuncture Physician · Chinese Herbologist

Theresa has had a passion for holistic medicine since 1990, first as a patient and then as a practitioner. Before becoming an Acupuncture Physician, she spent 15 years as a Registered Professional Court Reporter, documenting thousands of civil and criminal depositions, including cases involving medical negligence.

When Theresa developed asthma during her second pregnancy and conventional medications made her condition worse, she sought out an Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist, and was off all medications within two weeks. That transformation was so profound she left her career, returned to school full-time at a Chinese Medical School in North Miami, and never looked back.

After completing a four-year post-graduate program at the Community School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and passing National Boards in New York for both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, Theresa holds Diplomate status in both, the highest certification level in the field.

Credentials & Certifications

NCCAOM Board Certified: Acupuncture
NCCAOM Board Certified: Chinese Herbology
Diplomate Status (Highest Level)
NAET Certified (Allergy Elimination)
DUTCH Hormone Testing Certified
Florida Licensed Acupuncture Physicians
Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Mapping

Acupuncture Services Offered

Acupuncture & Cupping Therapy
Chinese Herbal Medicine (on-site pharmacy)
NAET Natural Allergy Treatments
Homeopathy
Nutritional Counseling & Supplements
Weight Management Programs
DUTCH Hormonal Testing & Mapping
Juice Plus+, Probiotics, Omegas

Who We Serve

Our patients come from across South Florida (Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Miami) seeking natural, effective care for:

Chronic pain conditions
Fertility & reproductive health
Hormonal imbalances
Allergies & immune issues
Stress-related conditions

Evidence & Efficacy

What Science Says About Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the most researched complementary medicine modalities in the world, with thousands of peer-reviewed studies supporting its efficacy across numerous conditions.

Acupuncture for Pain Management

A 2017 meta-analysis in the Journal of Pain (Vickers et al.) analyzing data from 20,827 patients found acupuncture significantly superior to sham and no-acupuncture controls for back/neck pain, osteoarthritis, shoulder pain, and headache, with effects persisting over one year.

Source: Journal of Pain, 2017 · PMID: 28754800

Acupuncture for Fertility & IVF Success

Multiple studies, including a 2018 Cochrane review, show acupuncture as an adjunct to IVF may improve clinical pregnancy rates. Acupuncture regulates hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis hormones, improving follicle quality and uterine blood flow.

Source: Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, 2018

Acupuncture for Migraine Prevention

The Cochrane Collaboration (2016) reviewed 22 trials with 4,985 participants and found acupuncture at least as effective as prophylactic drug treatment for migraine prevention, with significantly fewer side effects and better long-term tolerability.

Source: Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, 2016

WHO Recognition of Acupuncture

The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as effective for over 28 conditions including back pain, neck pain, knee pain, headache, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis, based on controlled clinical trials.

Source: WHO, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials

Why Choose Us

The Acupuncture Associates Difference

Personalized Care

Every treatment plan is custom-tailored to your unique constitution, health history, and goals.

On-Site Herbal Pharmacy

Customized herbal formulas dispensed on-site (rare in South Florida) for complete integrated care.

Advanced Diagnostics

DUTCH hormone testing, menstrual mapping, and comprehensive functional health assessments.

Family Practice

A mother-daughter team that treats every patient like family, with warmth, expertise, and dedication.

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9719 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 · (954) 424-9755 · AcupuncturePlantation.com

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