Business Details
Your Partner for Holistic Wellness Solutions
At Palma Sola Therapies, we combine decades of clinical expertise with integrative holistic practices to address chronic health challenges through natural methods. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in functional health consulting, medical massage, acupuncture, and advanced wellness technologies. We prioritize personalized care by conducting comprehensive consultations to understand each client's unique health history, lifestyle, and goals. Our approach integrates Western medical knowledge with evidence-based complementary therapies, including craniosacral therapy, infrared sauna detoxification, and red light therapy. With over four decades of combined experience in conventional and alternative medicine, we specialize in helping clients achieve pain relief, stress reduction, and long-term wellness transformations.Our facility maintains strict sanitation standards while offering a welcoming environment for healing. We work collaboratively with clients to develop customized treatment plans that may include herbal therapy, movement therapy, or lifestyle modifications. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures our practitioners stay current with the latest advancements in integrative medicine. We maintain transparent communication with clients about treatment options, expected outcomes, and insurance verification processes. Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health through education, personalized care, and evidence-based natural therapies.
Services
Medical Massage
Acupuncture
Infrared Sauna
Craniosacral Therapy
Wellness Consulting
Red Light Therapy
Ionic Foot Bath
Neuromuscular Therapy
Pain Management
Stress Relief
Highlights and features
- Our team combines 40+ years of nursing experience with advanced alternative medicine training
- We offer personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive health consultations
- We integrate evidence-based Western medicine with proven complementary therapies
- Our practitioners maintain active licensure and continuing education certifications
- We provide multidisciplinary care combining massage, acupuncture, and wellness technology
What people say
Knowledgeable and caring practitioner
Best massage I have ever received
Tension-free muscles
Headache completely gone
Treasure cove of healing
Services
Medical Massage
Our medical massage therapy combines deep tissue techniques with targeted treatment approaches for chronic pain management. Certified practitioners use neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release to address specific musculoskeletal issues while promoting overall wellness. This evidence-based treatment helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate recovery from injuries or surgical procedures.
Acupuncture
Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, our acupuncture treatments use fine needles to stimulate specific points for pain relief and energy balance. This ancient practice effectively addresses chronic conditions, stress-related disorders, and musculoskeletal pain while complementing conventional medical treatments for comprehensive wellness outcomes.
Infrared Sauna
Our infrared sauna sessions deliver deep-penetrating heat therapy that promotes detoxification through sweating while improving circulation. This non-invasive treatment supports pain management, cardiovascular health, and stress reduction by warming tissues directly without heating surrounding air for more comfortable, effective wellness sessions.
Craniosacral Therapy
This light-touch therapy addresses restrictions in the craniosacral system to relieve pain and improve nervous system function. Practitioners use gentle manipulations to enhance cerebrospinal fluid flow, reducing stress-related tension and supporting the body's natural healing processes for improved physical and emotional well-being.
Wellness Consulting
Personalized wellness consultations evaluate clients' health history, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals to develop comprehensive wellness plans. Our practitioners provide guidance on nutritional support, detoxification strategies, and lifestyle modifications that complement hands-on therapies for sustainable health improvements.
People
Karol Schuyler
Founder & Lead Practitioner
With over four decades of healthcare experience, Karol combines emergency nursing expertise with advanced training in functional health consulting and integrative therapies. She specializes in developing personalized wellness strategies that bridge conventional medicine with complementary approaches for comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Edna Zuluaga
Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician
Dr. Z brings seven years of medical experience specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fluent in English and Spanish, she integrates acupuncture and herbal therapy with modern healthcare practices to provide holistic treatment solutions for chronic conditions and wellness optimization.
Bridgette Halliburton
Licensed Massage Therapist
A Bradenton native with 23 years of practice, Bridgette specializes in craniosacral therapy and neuromuscular massage. Her integrative approach combines clinical aromatherapy with therapeutic touch to address musculoskeletal pain and promote overall wellness through personalized treatment sessions.
Liz
Oncology Massage Specialist
With 40 years of nursing experience and eight years in therapeutic massage, Liz provides specialized care for cancer patients and individuals with chronic pain conditions. Her practice integrates Thai massage techniques and reflexology with medical knowledge to support healing and comfort.
Rica Ben-Shushan
Licensed Massage Therapist
With 31 years of experience across three continents, Rica offers diverse therapeutic techniques including myofascial release and prenatal therapy. Multilingual in five languages, she provides culturally sensitive care while utilizing advanced modalities like cupping and electro-therapeutic point stimulation.
Questions
Do you accept medical insurance?
Some services like medical massage and acupuncture may be covered with a doctor's prescription. We work with PPO plans from major providers - call for verification.
What wellness technologies do you offer?
We provide red light therapy, infrared sauna sessions, vibroacoustic therapy, and ionic foot baths to complement traditional treatments for detoxification and pain management.
Are your practitioners licensed?
All our massage therapists hold active Florida licenses, and our medical practitioners maintain current certifications in their respective specialties.
What chronic conditions do you treat?
We specialize in back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraines, and stress-related disorders using integrative approaches combining manual therapy and wellness technology.
Can I purchase wellness products?
We offer CBD products, Nature's Sunshine supplements, and LifeWave patches for clients seeking home wellness support complementary to our treatment services.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes, we provide gift certificates for all our services and wellness packages, making ideal gifts for health-conscious recipients seeking natural healing solutions.
