The Yin Institute
Integrative Perinatal, Reproductive Health + Perimenopause Care
Miami's Acupuncture & Integrative Women’s Wellness
It's Time to Feel at Ease
in Your Own Skin
Natalia Morrison
Integrative Physician, A.P.
Hands up if your body is starting to feel like a stranger ––
The kind that just won’t stop feeling stuck in suffering, fear and annoying anxiety…
The kind that’s totally mastered the art of pretending to be “okay”!
Somewhere along the way, you closed the lid on your container of self-expression –– and it’s feeling impossible to pry it open.
You know there’s a healthy, joyful life waiting for you (somewhere).
But how do you begin charting this path to healing and recovering your sovereignty, when it feels so far out of reach?
Confession: We used to think that this kind of freedom was a distant dream, too.
That’s exactly why we're so glad you’re here –– because we broke free! And now, guide people just like you towards achieving their goals, too.
My mission is simple: to support you in reaching a state of ease within your own skin.
Using the wisdom of Eastern Medicine, acupuncture and functional medicine, we guide women through deep healing and personal awakening so that they can break free of pain and suffering –– for good!
If you constantly feel stuck in a cycle of illness, emotional depletion and overwhelmed by everyone else’s expectations –– our multidimensional approach is the toolbox to take you from exhausted to empowered.
Our Team
Acupuncture Physicians
As a Board-Licensed Acupuncture Physician since 2013, creator and visionary of The Yin Institute, Natalia Morrison brings a multidimensional approach to medicine, empowering her patients and community to move towards healing and a meaningful connection to self.
She is on a mission to bridge the gap between modern and traditional medicine, and can usually be found contributing to innovative projects working towards this goal!
Natalia Morrison a Doctoral Candidate, holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (FL).
Areas of Specializations and Interest:
Fertility, Women's Health, Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Autoimmune, Longevity, Endocrinology, Anxiety Disorders, Stress Management, and Pain Management.
Stefanie Izzo a Licensed Acupuncture Physician & Herbalist, Qi Gong Instructor, and Certified Yoga Teacher/Yoga Nidra facilitator. She is a Nationally Board Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, with a Masters in Oriental Medicine & Bachelor’s in Health Science from Acupuncture and Massage College, and a Bachelor’s in Music from Berklee College of Music.
In addition to the art of Acupuncture, Stefanie has experience in utilizing Qi Gong and Five Phase Music Therapy techniques to aid in the processes of healing. She firmly believes that the teachings of Eastern Medicine have the profound ability to heal, but when combined with Music - they have the power to transform.
Special interests include: women’s health, digestive care, pain/injury management, insomnia, anxiety, trauma & stress related conditions, & chronic illness. PTSD/trauma informed
Acupuncture Assistants:
Natalie Glanell’s background in women’s health, integrative wellness, movement, and emotional wellbeing has shaped a grounded and intentional approach to care that honors the deep connection between the physical body, nervous system, and emotional health. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, graduating in August 2026.
In addition to acupuncture, she facilitates Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), helping reconnect through gentle mind-body regulation, emotional processing, and restorative care.
Natalie is especially passionate about supporting women through stress, hormonal imbalances, emotional overwhelm, nervous system dysregulation, and the physical manifestations that can arise when the body has been carrying too much for too long. She believes symptoms are not simply problems to silence, but meaningful signals guiding the body back toward balance and healing.
Her intention is to create an elevated healing experience where women feel deeply held, grounded, and empowered — leaving each session feeling more connected to themselves, their bodies, and their innate capacity to heal.
Dr. Franchesca Martinez is a naturopathic doctor and current Master’s student in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, with an expected graduation date of December 2026. Her work focuses on women’s health, hormonal balance, and digestive health, integrating functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Inspired by her own experience with PCOS, now referred to as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), and chronic digestive issues, Dr. Martinez became passionate about helping women better understand their bodies by getting in touch with their menstrual cycle and hormonal changes throughout the different phases of life, as she believes these are powerful tools for optimizing both physical and mental well-being.
She believes that symptoms are not meaningless, but rather messages from the body that can serve as guides toward healing. Her mission is to help women reconnect with their bodies through compassionate, personalized, and holistic care.
My Journey to Freedom
At the age of 12, I knew I had a unique gift: access to the intuitive power of universal understanding.
Naturally, this led me down the path of exploring disciplines such as Sufism, Yogic Principles and meditation, which I continued to hone and elevate as the years passed.
I wasn’t living in a zen den, though.
In my late teens, I was suffering from a laundry list of ailments: chronic fatigue, poor digestion, anxiety, and anger.
In my search to heal and balance my body, I discovered the combined power of acupuncture, integrative and Chinese medicine –– and everything shifted.
I optimized and energized my body, healing the chronic fatigue and pain. I learned to train and repattern my mind to eliminate anxiety and gain clarity and focus. And finally was able to give my heart ease and peace.
Using this approach, I broke free from years of pain and stepped into sovereignty.
By putting into practice the teachings, principles, and remedies, I reclaimed my mind and body… And rediscovered my true nature, which had gotten lost in the patterns of pain I had been living through.
If I could heal my body, I know you can too.
I wanted to integrate everything I’d learned and share it with the world because I believe that there is always a better way of being, and we need community to align and heal.
The time has come for you to remember who you *really* are.
It would be my honor to support you on your journey to reclaiming your health and your uniqueness!
Are you ready to break-free?