NCCAOM Board Certified Physician of Eastern Medicine

Licensed Acupuncturist

TCM Herbalist

Nutritional Counselor

“ Dr Leonie ”, as she is affectionately called by patients and colleagues, owns and operates Longville Wellness. She is passionate about Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine, and is inspired daily knowing she has the opportunity to make a sometime unexpected difference in someone’s life.

The journey to become a Physician of Eastern Medicine started many years ago as a Home Health Aide (HHA), then she became a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA). As a CNA, she specialized in wound care, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. It was during these times Dr Leonie came to realize her passion and skill for taking care of others, and the importance of a healthy diet. Being a CNA was only the beginning, the interest in food and medicine prompted her to study at Broward College, completing her prerequisites for nursing, with the intention of pursuing a degree in nursing at Nova Southeastern University. However, after the tour, visits with counselors, and submission of transcripts, Dr Leonie decided to do something different, and something different became Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Leonie Wims L.,Ac. began her career as a Physician of Eastern Medicine after graduating from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in 2016, where she completed a Masters in Oriental Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration She went on to further her studies in the doctoral programme for two years. 

Since graduation, she has worked in several clinics and wellness centers, with the majority of her experience and knowledge being gained while interning at the public acupuncture clinic for ATOM, working with the Veteran community at VFW post 8195, and volunteering at Poverello’s Wellness Centre in Ft Lauderdale. Treating patients with chronic pain, auto-immune disorders, and HIV/AIDS helped mold her specialties in pain management, internal disease, herbal, and food therapy.