Dr. Smithers received his graduate degree from the East West College of Natural Medicine where he excelled in his understanding and practical application of both Eastern and Western Medicine.
In addition to his Oriental Medical knowledge, he has an equal proficiency in Western Medical diagnosis, which resulted under the tutelage of the great Dr. Banerjee M.D. FACE (Listed in Best Doctors of America). Dr. Smithers is a board certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician and the founder of Integral Medicine of Sarasota County.
A native of Sarasota, Dr. Smithers’ family has a long and well-known history in the community. His grandfather Austin Smithers founded the Original Oyster Bars in 1958 and his generosity in the community is not forgotten. The Austin Smithers Stadium at Cardinal Mooney High School is one reminder of all that he gave. Other members of his family have taught in the school system for over thirty years. Robert Smithers, Alice Smithers and Joshua Smithers have mentored and coached thousands of kids in the public and private school systems, in Sarasota, over the years and continue to do so.
Founded on the principles of compassion, honesty and responsibility, Integral Medicine of Sarasota County will engage in a new system of health care that is emerging in this country. One based on actual health care rather than that of disease care. A system in which the entire person is acknowledged in the treatment of disease rather than merely the symptoms they are presenting with. Cooperation from both Eastern and Western practitioners will be necessary, however, as it is only in the integration of both of these systems, integrating the best of both worlds, that will offer the patient the most benefit. This is the vision and hope of Dr. Smithers and Advanced Wellness have in Sarasota County.
