Proudly serving The Villages for over 15 years.

About Our Practice

About us

Real medicine with real results, the top Villages’ acupuncture clinic options boil down to one name you can trust: Mulberry Integrative Medicine.

In October 2005, Dr. Cheshire and Meredith Murdock Cheshire RA, MC started their practice in The Villages, FL. They named their company Mulberry Oriental Medicine and focused on Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs.

As their practice grew, they realized that there were many facets of healthcare missing in The Villages. Patients started asking about different ways to conquer pain and different, more natural ways to take care of themselves. They started to search for other practitioners in the area that would follow their lead and mission: “Give the patient the best healthcare and education so when they leave our offices, they are empowered with good health and knowledge.”

In 2008, Mulberry Oriental Medicine moved to Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages. In 2009, we changed the name to Mulberry Integrative Medicine to reflect more of what the company actually promotes and practices.

The Physicians at Mulberry Integrative believe that there is a place for what can be called Western Medicine and that there is a place for Eastern medicine. The ultimate goal is to achieve balance for each individual patient in that paradigm. While all the physicians have protocols they start with for every patient, these protocols change with the needs of the patient.

No patient is the same and therefore no protocol is the same for every patient.

“Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well;… and not today’s pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man.” ~James H. West

Our Practitioners

At Mulberry Integrative Medicine, Our Practitioners are highly skilled experts in their field and each has over 20 years of experience. They believe strongly in patient-focused treatment and strive to make each treatment unique to you and your specific needs. Dr. Cheshire, Dr. Destina, and our staff love what we do. We think of our patients as extended family and go out of our way to give them what they need. We look forward to working with you!

Click on a physician’s name below to read more about their specialties:

Dr. Phipps

Christopher L. Cheshire

MS, AP, LAc, DOM Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Lisa Calia

LMT Licensed Massage Therapist License # MA14283

Kaley Passera

LMT Licensed Massage Therapist License #MA99849

What our patients can expect:

Calm Relaxed Atmosphere

At Mulberry Integrative Medicine, we go the extra mile to create an atmosphere that is conducive to healing. Putting the focus on you, the patient. From the waiting room to the exam room, we strive to make your visit a pleasant experience from beginning to end.

Education

We believe that education is extremely important. That is why at Mulberry Integrative Medicine we educate all of our patients every step of the way. We break down what to expect at your initial visit and actively seek your input while putting together a treatment plan so that we can treat what ails you in the most effective way possible.

By using the knowledge Our Practitioners have gained from extensive years abroad training with leaders in their field, you can be certain that Mulberry Integrative Medicine has only one thing in mind: your well-being. Our dedicated staff has and always will consider it a privilege to work with you to get you on the track to relief.

Free 20-Minute Consultations

As always, we offer FREE 20-minute consultations for new patients. This is a great way to see if acupuncture will benefit your specific situation. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and become acquainted and feel comfortable with Our Practitioners.

Professionalism

Expect to be met with the utmost professionalism at Mulberry Integrative Medicine. We take great pride in treating our patients with respect as well as our attention to detail. Your well-being is always our #1 goal!

Proudly serving The Villages, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Ocala, and surrounding areas!

Our Practitioners

Dr. Phipps

Christopher L. Cheshire

MS, AP, LAc, DOM Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Lisa Calia

LMT Licensed Massage Therapist License # MA14283

Kaley Passera

LMT Licensed Massage Therapist License #MA99849