New Specials and Updates at Point Lumineux

Happy summer to you all! We hope that you are enjoying time outdoors in the Florida sunshine. We want to give you an update on what specials and offerings we have in the works this summer here at Point Lumineux.

Our Medical Director, Dr. Timothy Hoffmeister, is available to help you acquire a medical cannabis card. Call to book the initial cannabis appointment and have the card approved usually within 10 business days. If you already have a medical cannabis card, then check out our med spa and enjoy services such as medical facials or massages, botox and fillers.

In addition, Point Lumineux is the number one CoolSculpting practice in Sarasota. We are a Premier Practice in the Club 1000- which means we have done well over 1,000 procedures. CoolSculpting is the world’s foremost permanent fat reduction procedure which utilizes cyrolipolysis technology to both safely and effectively reduce subcutaneous fat in as soon as four weeks. We also offer treatments such as acupuncture, functional medicine, nutrition IVs and hormone therapy. We are open Monday through Friday, as well as every other Saturday.

Location: 2206 Jo An Dr., Suite 4, Sarasota. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 941-217-6828 or visit PointLumineux.com.

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