About OUR PRACTICE

Primary Care & Acupuncture Physician

Functional Medicine

Dr. Christina Dawson is licensed in the State of Florida as a Primary Care Provider and a Board Certified Acupuncture Physician.  Dr. Christina believes each patient is unique and individual,  that the entire body works as a unified integrative whole and the body has the ability to self-heal and self-regulate. This structure allows her to practice with a more holistic or functional approach. 

Dr. Christina began her medical career in 2007, holding various positions ranging from nursing to administration. In 2017, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Health Studies and a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida.   In 2020 she became nationally NCCAOM Board Certified as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Herbology; thus becoming a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. In 2021, she became licensed as a Primary Care Provider and Acupuncture Physician in the State of Florida. Additionally Dr. Christina is a Certified Medical Examiner through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  She is also the Laboratory Director at Dawson Integrative Medical Center, LLC and holds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Waiver. 

Dr. Christina sees both pediatric and adult patients at Dawson Integrative Medical Center, LLC. Performing a variety of primary care services, she  offers: annual wellness visits, preventative visits, problem/sick visits, DOT physicals, school/sports physicals, and employment physicals. She practices within the Integrative Functional Medicine framework; combining traditional, natural, and alternative health care; which is truly holistic. Her main areas of specializations in Functional Medicine include hormone/thyroid health, adrenal fatigue, weight management, reversal/prevention of chronic disease, pain management and treating the "unknown."   Her alternative modalities of treatment include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); including: acupuncture, acupressure, trigger point injections, cupping therapy,  Tui Na massage therapy and herbal medicine. Dr. Christina currently only accepts acute or chronic pain patients for acupuncture. Between her profound medical knowledge and education, 15+ years of functional medicine training and practice and overall healthcare experience, she has been able to observe the remarkable ways the body truly works. Her experience in diagnostic testing and proven therapeutic treatment plans have resulted in approximately 80% of patients improving or resolving their chronic conditions within their first year of care.     

Dr. Christina is not only a Functional Medicine doctor, but also a patient! Having personally struggled with her own hormones from a young surgical menopause to working to reverse her  own diabetes, she understands the importance of having a knowledgeable and empathetic provider fighting for their patients.   

For fun, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. She loves anything science, learning about odd and fun facts, and watching true crime shows.

Primary Care & Acupuncture Physician

Dr. Walter Dawson is a licensed and Board Certified as an Acupuncture Physician and Primary Care Provider. Traditional Chinese Medicine treats a variety of health conditions, including, but not limited to: PTSD, stroke rehabilitation, Bell's Palsy,  chemotherapy/radiation symptom relief, addictions, headaches, and acute and chronic pain syndromes.  Dr. Walter specializes in Cosmetic Acupuncture, embracing the desire of patients looking to rejuvenate and revitalize regions of their face and neck. 

Looking back, Dr. Walter recalled an interest in in medicine at an early age. In his childhood he found himself immersed in reading medical-related books and watching medical television shows. Upon graduating from high school, Dr. Walter joined the military, where he served for 10 years. He would first serve as an Army Aviation Mechanic before re-enlisting to become an Army Medic. He proudly served his country in many special military operations and conflicts around the globe; including "Operation Desert Storm."

Dr. Walter's interest in alternative medicine developed after his mother was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. In less than one year after being diagnosed, she lost her battle with the disease. Western medicine had put forth and earnest effort in treating his mother's physical body; however, concurrent treatment of her spirit and mind were left neglected and unattended to. One day while reading an article on Chinese Medicine Philosophy, Dr. Walter became captivated by its theory  that "the mind, body and spirit are considered one. Any imbalance in one, leads to an imbalance in another. " This sparked his interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Walter worked 20+ years in the medical field. His experiences included work as a medical assistant, telemetry technician, phlebotomist, and a paramedic. In 2014, he enrolled in the College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida. In 2021, Dr. Walter obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Health Studies and a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. In 2022, he became nationally Board Certified through NCCAOM as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Herbology.  Dr. Walter is licensed by the State of Florida as a Primary Care Provider and Acupuncture Physician. 

In his spare time, Dr. Walter enjoys working out at the gym, reading, learning, spending time with his family, traveling and exploring diverse cultures. Other interests include motorcycles, movies, and following wherever his adventurous nerd side takes him. 

Doctor of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Angela O’Donnell is an Autonomous Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified by the National Certification Corporation focusing on primary care. She obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2016, Post-Masters Certificate for Women’s Health and Master of Science of Nursing in 2014, all from Frontier Nursing University.  

Her passion for health and wellness led her to become a nurse practitioner. Her goal is to provide care for families that fit their lifestyle, she recognizes and respects their individual needs. After working in various specialty care areas, she decided to focus on wellness. She uses her extensive knowledge and experience to provide the highest quality of care for all.  

  She has been in medical field since 2007 when she became a registered nurse. Over the seven years as a registered nurse, she worked in Level I, II, and III hospitals. Her focus as a registered nurse was on the maternity center of the hospitals. This drove her to become a patient advocate and ensure clients are provided with education to make an informed choice in their care.    

We are pleased to have Angela as part of our team at Dawson Integrative Medical Center! She treats patients with simple to complex health issues using an integrative functional wellness approach to healthcare-where traditional medicine meets natural medicine. Her emphasis is on lifestyle awareness for disease prevention and reversal of chronic conditions; such as hormone management, thyroid dysfunctions, metabolic syndromes, weight loss and more!   

 Telemedicine appointments available!   

 In her spare time, she can be found near the ocean relaxing and enjoying time with her husband and son. She enjoys boating and relaxing with a book in the fresh ocean air.