MariKind Physicians strongly believes legal access to medical marijuana can help people have improved lives, especially those suffering from chronic illness or serious medical conditions.
MariKind Physicians is a full-service resource. We guide you through the Florida State certification process. We establish a solid doctor-patient relationship from the first contact and continue to provide guidance after certification.
Dr. Benzing is board certified in Emergency Medicine and has served the Venice area for over 20 years. She believes that optimal health and function requires attention to the pateint as an individual, adhering to the basic principles of empathy and science.
She is a long time medical marijuana advocate who has dedicated her practice to the study and treatment of patients who may benefit from safe, legal access to medical cannibis.
Julie is a lifelong Venetian. She has been with MariKind since it opened in January, 2019, with previous experience in banking, insurance and in the mental health field. She enjoys gardening, spending time with her granddaughter and traveling with her husband of 30+ years. National Parks are a favorite destination.
In 2018, a family member became certified, and she was impressed with the positive effects that medical marijuana offered. She changed her career path and now enjoys helping others improve their lives.
Christina relocated to the Sarasota area from Atlanta, GA. She currently lives in Venice with her husband, two cats and a fish, and enjoys days at the beach or walking beneath the banyan trees downtown. After 14 years in accounting and workers’ compensation insurance, she shifted into Integrated wellness.
Following an illness, Christina found her path in Integrated Wellness and discovered the life-changing benefits of alternative medicine—especially cannabis. For the past 4.5 years at MariKind Physicians, she has dedicated herself to studying and educating others on the ever-evolving advantages of medical marijuana, helping patients find relief and improve their quality of life.
Originally from Peoria, IL, Natalie moved to SWFL in 2001. She currently resides in North Port with her husband and 5 fur-babies (4 dogs and 1 cat). Natalie is a nurse where she previously worked alongside Dr. Benzing at Gulf Coast Medical Center Urgent Care for several years. When Dr. Benzing opened her MMJ Practice, it sparked a serious interest in Cannabis and its medical benefits and she started her own Cannabis Journey. Natalie has a zest for learning about cannabis and the science behind all it's various components.
Serving Venice, North Port, Englewood, Sarasota and surrounding areas.
We are located at 1872 Tamiami Trail S., Suite B, Venice, FL 34293
We take the stress out of getting your medical marijuana card.
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