Nationally Board Certified Acupuncture Physician
Dr Ashley Hoyt has been serving the health care needs of the community in Key West for 20 years. With a background in psychology and pre-med, she has been practicing alternative medicine for over 25 years including Chinese medicine, Acupuncture and therapeutic bodywork.
The Clinic of Alternative Medicine and day spa, offers natural solutions for treating many of today’s health issues. Individualized wellness programs are developed using Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapy and Skin Care. We also offer corrective skin care. Come in for a consultation to meet your health and beauty needs. Look better and feel better today.

Lillian Mendez

When you arrive at the clinic the first smile you will see is Lillian. She is our front office manager. You will love her warmth and charm. Her attention to detail with regard to your needs at the clinic are exceptional and caring. She comes to us with a varied level of experience. Born in Puerto Rico, she provides our varied clientele bi-lingual service. She will schedule for all your needs at the clinic in a personable and thorough manner.

Bonnie Stoddard

Bonnie has lived in the Florida Keys for 30 years. In 1985 she attended Educating hands in Miami. She’s been serving the needs of the community of the lower Keys since her graduation. Her specialty is in a combination of Swedish massage, trigger point therapy and relaxation techniques. “I love the healing feel of the Clinic of Alternative Medicine, where I have worked for over four years. I like having an established local clientele where I can get to know each client well.”

Hirman Joyeau

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Hirmin graduated from Central Florida School of Massage Therapy, Winter Park in 2001. She was employed at the Orlando Regional Wellness Center and Central Florida YMCA, Orlando prior to relocating to the Florida Keys in 2006. Hirmin has been employed with The Clinic of Alternative Medicine ever since. She has an eclectic blend of massage techniques and individualizes for each of her clientele.

Elsa Julien

Elsa Julien is Doctor of Oriental Medicine, with extensive training in acupuncture and Chinese herbology. She has also gained thorough knowledge of the human body through almost a decade of improving the health and well-being of a diverse patient clientele, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and pro-athletes. Elsa is known for her professional and warm bedside manner and her employment of advanced techniques in the natural holistic healthcare setting.

Petra Ross

Clinical Sports Performance and Neuromuscular Therapy.
Petra Ross was born in Brno, Czech Republic. She decided to make Key West her home in 1997 and lived here until 2005 when she moved to Boston, MA in order to attend the Salter School of Massage Therapy. Upon completion of her school, she returned to Key West and earned her license both nationally and in Florida. She loves helping our clients with their muscular problems. She specializes in deep tissue massage, myfascial release and neuro-muscular therapy.

Belinda was born and raised in Key West. She always had a passion for skin care and nail care. She attended the Adult Education Program at Key West High School and became a certified Nail Tech in 2003 and a certified Esthetician in 2005. She has gained varied experience in many professional settings. She specializes in Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Anti Aging skin care. She also performs ear candling, waxing and lash & brow tinting. “I love the improvement in my skin texture and color. Belinda keeps me looking and feeling younger with her nurturing touch and the relaxing environment at the clinic”, says long time client, Katherine.