Our Story
David, Gabi, Syd & Leo Youran
Our family-owned healthcare practice provides natural, compassionate care for active adults to feel their best. For almost 20 years, we have strived to be different from other healthcare practices and we hope you’ll feel that from the first time you meet us! (Read more about that here!)
We moved to Safety Harbor from Indianapolis in 2021, in large part because we wanted our family to have the opportunity to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle year-round. With our transition to Florida and being outside and active much more, whether gardening, walking along the Bay at Philippe Park, riding bikes to downtown Safety Harbor or paddleboarding at Honeymoon Island, we understand how important it is to stay healthy enough to continue to enjoy our favorite activities.
After years of specializing in fertility and pregnancy in Indianapolis, we shifted the focus of our practice as we look to help others like us, who want to stay active and healthy - naturally. We know how important lifelong health and wellness is - no matter what age - and we are here to help guide you.
We love being part of a community centered around being healthy and active - as we continue to explore and discover Tampa Bay and all the great options here, we hope you’ll come along for the ride!
David & Gabi Youran
Meet our Team
Here to help you feel your best!
Dr. David Youran, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Physician
After attending the University of Pennsylvania, David returned to his hometown of St. Louis and completed a strict Japanese-style four-year apprenticeship in acupuncture and Oriental medicine under the patient guidance and expert instruction of Dr. Thomas Duckworth. Soon after being certified as a Licensed Acupuncturist in 2004, David moved with his wife Gabi to her hometown of Indianapolis and established his practice in 2005.
What began as helping a few friends who were trying to get pregnant quickly flourished into a full practice treating fertility and pregnancy patients as he became the first acupuncturist in Indiana to specialize exclusively in women’s health. In 2007, he co-authored a study with a leading fertility clinic proving the effectiveness of acupuncture on IVF success rates. Motivated to help more people after moving to Florida in 2021, David expanded his practice to include sports medicine, general wellness and pain management for all active adults.
A lifelong athlete himself, David enjoys playing and watching most sports, running, gardening, and spending time outside with his family - two awesome kids + doggos Indy and Yogi!
Gabi Youran
Practice manager
Gabi has been supporting David behind the scenes from the beginning of his practice, but after more than 15 years in the nonprofit industry, she joined the staff of Thrive in 2019 to manage the practice. She loves making connections in the community, getting to know patients and ensuring that everyone enjoys a positive experience at Thrive!
Outside of work, Gabi loves reading, spending time at the beach, volunteering, and exploring all that Tampa Bay has to offer!