Acupuncturists near Carlsbad, CA
![Photo of Ann Michelle Casco, LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/57e8d34d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to help benefit people through the use of Alternative Medicine to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle. I attempt to listen to my patients needs, get them as relaxed and comfortable as possible, and help guide them into healing. I am humbled by the humans capacity to heal.
My goal is to help benefit people through the use of Alternative Medicine to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle. I attempt to listen to my patients needs, get them as relaxed and comfortable as possible, and help guide them into healing. I am humbled by the humans capacity to heal.
![Photo of Susan D Dennett, LAc, RCST, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/5a706ad2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been in the health field for over 35 years.A Practicing Acupuncturist for 28 years in Encinitas. The high level of success and satisfaction I have had in the last 18 years practicing Classical 5 element Acupuncture has re-inspired my practice. Fertility Acupuncture is one of my top specialties , as well as Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Combining these two modalities gives me more treatment options. I have added FUNCTIONAL BLOOD CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS to pinpoint undiagnosed thyroid issues and to help support brain health. I just completed a 4 year course in South American Shamanism both in Joshua Tree and Costa Rica.
I have been in the health field for over 35 years.A Practicing Acupuncturist for 28 years in Encinitas. The high level of success and satisfaction I have had in the last 18 years practicing Classical 5 element Acupuncture has re-inspired my practice. Fertility Acupuncture is one of my top specialties , as well as Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Combining these two modalities gives me more treatment options. I have added FUNCTIONAL BLOOD CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS to pinpoint undiagnosed thyroid issues and to help support brain health. I just completed a 4 year course in South American Shamanism both in Joshua Tree and Costa Rica.
![Photo of Celeste Star Parke, LAc, DiplOM, MSTOM, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/80af4cf7-3298-4400-baf5-e1727f5d26d2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Celeste Star Parke
Acupuncturist, LAc, DiplOM, MSTOM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
Celeste Parke is a CA Licensed Acupuncturist. She received her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from PCOM San Diego as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC Santa Barbara. 3200+ hour training at PCOM included Gentle Japanese Acupuncture, treatment of Orthopedic Disorders, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Herbal Medicine and over 1000 hours of Massage therapy training.
Celeste Parke is a CA Licensed Acupuncturist. She received her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from PCOM San Diego as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC Santa Barbara. 3200+ hour training at PCOM included Gentle Japanese Acupuncture, treatment of Orthopedic Disorders, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Herbal Medicine and over 1000 hours of Massage therapy training.
![Photo of Farahnaz Akhavan, LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/57e67701-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Farahnaz Akhavan has worked in the alternative medicine and health care field for over 20 years. She worked in the field of OB/GYN and women's health for several years before becoming an alternative medicine practitioner. She also worked with the united nations as health care professional for two years. She has helped chronically ill patients for numerous years through pain management and nutritional / herbal consultation. She has post graduate training in pain management, migraine headache, and arthritis pain. She accepts attorney's lien for auto and work injuries.
Farahnaz Akhavan has worked in the alternative medicine and health care field for over 20 years. She worked in the field of OB/GYN and women's health for several years before becoming an alternative medicine practitioner. She also worked with the united nations as health care professional for two years. She has helped chronically ill patients for numerous years through pain management and nutritional / herbal consultation. She has post graduate training in pain management, migraine headache, and arthritis pain. She accepts attorney's lien for auto and work injuries.
![Photo of Sally H Adams, RN, LAc, MTCM, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/5aa45273-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a medical practitioner who has been in the health care profession for 30 years, I bring to my acupuncture practice both western and holistic medical experience providing a safe and balanced approach to the needs of my clients. My goal is to help facilitate your natural healing process with customized acupuncture treatments and health counseling unique to your needs.
Come prepared to enjoy a deep level of relaxation in the hands of a skilled professional while resting in a comfortable, quiet healing atmosphere.
As a medical practitioner who has been in the health care profession for 30 years, I bring to my acupuncture practice both western and holistic medical experience providing a safe and balanced approach to the needs of my clients. My goal is to help facilitate your natural healing process with customized acupuncture treatments and health counseling unique to your needs.
Come prepared to enjoy a deep level of relaxation in the hands of a skilled professional while resting in a comfortable, quiet healing atmosphere.
![Photo of Kwangmyung Choo, LAc, DiplOM, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/59e30b3d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My commitment is to achieve the best quality life of patients. My all acupuncture treatments focus on to make a healthy body, beautiful mind, and balanced young life of every patients.
With a variety of experience, I treat Pain Syndrome, Gynecological Symptoms, and Weight Control.
Most of health insurance are acceptable.
Try to consult for your all kinds of symptoms with acupuncturist, although when you catch a cold, it helps to improve your health life.
My commitment is to achieve the best quality life of patients. My all acupuncture treatments focus on to make a healthy body, beautiful mind, and balanced young life of every patients.
With a variety of experience, I treat Pain Syndrome, Gynecological Symptoms, and Weight Control.
Most of health insurance are acceptable.
Try to consult for your all kinds of symptoms with acupuncturist, although when you catch a cold, it helps to improve your health life.
![Photo of Matt Alavi - ActiveMed Integrative Health Center, LAc, DiplOM, MSTOM, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/59e8c18a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
ActiveMed Integrative Health Center
Acupuncturist, LAc, DiplOM, MSTOM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
I have been practicing Acupuncture and Natural Medicine for over 17 years with great success. My speciality is in Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Orthopaedics, although I successfully treat many internal health complaints as well. My passion is to get you better and empower you to stay well. If I can't help, I'll try to help seek other options for you. At ActiveMed we have many different specialties including Infertility, Mens & Women's Health and Regenerative Med. Check us out on Yelp and Facebook. I'm pleased to announce that we have 3 convenient locations to serve you. Encinitas, Poway and San Diego, CA
I have been practicing Acupuncture and Natural Medicine for over 17 years with great success. My speciality is in Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Orthopaedics, although I successfully treat many internal health complaints as well. My passion is to get you better and empower you to stay well. If I can't help, I'll try to help seek other options for you. At ActiveMed we have many different specialties including Infertility, Mens & Women's Health and Regenerative Med. Check us out on Yelp and Facebook. I'm pleased to announce that we have 3 convenient locations to serve you. Encinitas, Poway and San Diego, CA
![Photo of Desiree Paus Sterling, LAc, DiplOM, MS, AS, HHP, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/593a852c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Desiree Sterling received her Master's of Science from Pacific College of Oriental medicine (PCOM) in San Diego in 2005. She graduated from the Norwegian College of Acupuncture in 2002 and has also had formal training in Physical Therapy from Oslo, Norway. She has treated collegiate athletes at the RIMAC sports facility at UCSD in San Diego. Some of her training includes functional endocrinology, functional blood chemistry, and neuro-endocrine-immune problems.
She provides treatments for endocrine and hormonal disorders related to infertility, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, decreased immunity, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal issues as well as cardiovascular conditions.
Desiree Sterling received her Master's of Science from Pacific College of Oriental medicine (PCOM) in San Diego in 2005. She graduated from the Norwegian College of Acupuncture in 2002 and has also had formal training in Physical Therapy from Oslo, Norway. She has treated collegiate athletes at the RIMAC sports facility at UCSD in San Diego. Some of her training includes functional endocrinology, functional blood chemistry, and neuro-endocrine-immune problems.
She provides treatments for endocrine and hormonal disorders related to infertility, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, decreased immunity, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal issues as well as cardiovascular conditions.
![Photo of Alison Shannon Reid-Bretell, LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/5a80b85f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
In my professional experience as an acupuncturist I have had the privilege of getting to know some really wonderful people. Each patient brings their unique health challenges which provide us both with the opportunity to learn what it means to be truly ALIVE! While no one wants to experience pain or illness, at some time or another we each may have a need for care or to be cared for. This is the best time to make smart choices for your health. Whether you have a simple ache or pain or something much more complex, I'm confident acupuncture can help.
In my professional experience as an acupuncturist I have had the privilege of getting to know some really wonderful people. Each patient brings their unique health challenges which provide us both with the opportunity to learn what it means to be truly ALIVE! While no one wants to experience pain or illness, at some time or another we each may have a need for care or to be cared for. This is the best time to make smart choices for your health. Whether you have a simple ache or pain or something much more complex, I'm confident acupuncture can help.
I am able to treat many different patients with a variety of different conditions. I've treated women, children, men, athletes and the elderly...essentially anyone that is interested in utilizing natural and safe healing methods to obtain optimum health. Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for the common cold/flu, arthritis, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, women's health issues (pregnancy support/discomfort, menopause and PMS), insomnia, pain, labor support and postpartum care, infertility, and common childhood ailments (ear infections, sore throat, cold/flu, digestive disorders, teething, etc).
I am able to treat many different patients with a variety of different conditions. I've treated women, children, men, athletes and the elderly...essentially anyone that is interested in utilizing natural and safe healing methods to obtain optimum health. Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for the common cold/flu, arthritis, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, women's health issues (pregnancy support/discomfort, menopause and PMS), insomnia, pain, labor support and postpartum care, infertility, and common childhood ailments (ear infections, sore throat, cold/flu, digestive disorders, teething, etc).
![Photo of Donna McAdams - Escondido Acupuncture Center, RN, MSTOM, LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/57f5e148-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
A registered nurse for more than 20 years, Donna found that while mainstream medical care was very effective for treating acute problems and life threatening conditions, it was often less successful with chronic problems, and pain. She began exploring alternative medicine and studied acupuncture at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.
A registered nurse for more than 20 years, Donna found that while mainstream medical care was very effective for treating acute problems and life threatening conditions, it was often less successful with chronic problems, and pain. She began exploring alternative medicine and studied acupuncture at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.
![Photo of Courtney Sung Il Joo O'Brien, LAc, NCCAOM, DiplOM, CLC, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/588f2937-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Courtney Sung Il Joo O'Brien
Acupuncturist, LAc, NCCAOM, DiplOM, CLC
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I love to help patients who are feeling stuck with their fertility journey and want assistance in conceiving naturally, desire support with an upcoming IUI or IVF cycle, or with their pregnancy. I believe that becoming healthier in mind, body and spirit leads to enhanced fertility and the process of conception and pregnancy are supported through a balance of healthy lifestyle and diet, as well as individualized supplementation and Chinese herbal formulas that address the unique patterns, disorders and conditions that are specific to your fertility challenge.
I love to help patients who are feeling stuck with their fertility journey and want assistance in conceiving naturally, desire support with an upcoming IUI or IVF cycle, or with their pregnancy. I believe that becoming healthier in mind, body and spirit leads to enhanced fertility and the process of conception and pregnancy are supported through a balance of healthy lifestyle and diet, as well as individualized supplementation and Chinese herbal formulas that address the unique patterns, disorders and conditions that are specific to your fertility challenge.
![Photo of Lars Nielsen, LAc, DiplOM, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/58ae16fc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
At Harmony Community Wellness Center, our mission is to provide affordable, high quality acupuncture to the North County community. We do this by offering individualized treatments in a quiet, open community setting.
We ask you to decide what you can afford on a sliding scale ($20-40). We want you to come often enough to really be able to get better and stay better, and the sliding scale is our way of helping you make that commitment. There is an additional $10 paperwork fee for your first appointment.
At Harmony Community Wellness Center, our mission is to provide affordable, high quality acupuncture to the North County community. We do this by offering individualized treatments in a quiet, open community setting.
We ask you to decide what you can afford on a sliding scale ($20-40). We want you to come often enough to really be able to get better and stay better, and the sliding scale is our way of helping you make that commitment. There is an additional $10 paperwork fee for your first appointment.
![Photo of Jennifer Moffitt, DTCM, LAc, DNCCAOM, CPRCS, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/580fa73e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Jennifer Moffitt is the creator of Polyvagal Acupuncture (TM), a unique integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, neuroscience and polyvagal theory for the treatment of neurological conditions and trauma. She has advanced training in clinical neuroscience, trauma work and primitive reflex integration. She is a Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist, and her work in integrative treatment for MS, Parkinson's, and PTSD will be published this year. She is a post-graduate course provider nationally for advanced topics in trauma informed care and resolving neurogenic trauma by leveraging neuroplasticity.
Dr. Jennifer Moffitt is the creator of Polyvagal Acupuncture (TM), a unique integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, neuroscience and polyvagal theory for the treatment of neurological conditions and trauma. She has advanced training in clinical neuroscience, trauma work and primitive reflex integration. She is a Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist, and her work in integrative treatment for MS, Parkinson's, and PTSD will be published this year. She is a post-graduate course provider nationally for advanced topics in trauma informed care and resolving neurogenic trauma by leveraging neuroplasticity.
SereneQi Acupuncture provides the most relaxing and effective acupuncture and massage available in a beautiful clinic with an ocean view that instantly puts you at ease. I believe that health is a lifelong process of balance and moderation. Health is not a state of being that you arrive at. Rather it is a journey that takes hard work, discipline, and the occasional helping hand. That's where I come in. I can help you get back on the path to good health; revitalizing your body, mind, and spirit. It would be an honor to be a part of your healing journey.
SereneQi Acupuncture provides the most relaxing and effective acupuncture and massage available in a beautiful clinic with an ocean view that instantly puts you at ease. I believe that health is a lifelong process of balance and moderation. Health is not a state of being that you arrive at. Rather it is a journey that takes hard work, discipline, and the occasional helping hand. That's where I come in. I can help you get back on the path to good health; revitalizing your body, mind, and spirit. It would be an honor to be a part of your healing journey.
![Photo of Dr. Leslie Deems, DACM, LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/8de2b652-5322-4d20-a82c-5439b89643d5/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about providing non-invasive tools that work and teaching people how to lead balanced lives! My approach focuses on true total body health; mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of healing. I use various methods to integrate the brain and body so that lasting shifts can occur at the deepest of levels. Techniques used to do this are Acupuncture, Body Talk of BodyTalk Systems, Emotional Conflict and Laterality Theory, NAET, Applied Kinesiology, Breathing techniques, and other tools that I have at my disposal after over 25 years of practice and experience.
I am passionate about providing non-invasive tools that work and teaching people how to lead balanced lives! My approach focuses on true total body health; mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of healing. I use various methods to integrate the brain and body so that lasting shifts can occur at the deepest of levels. Techniques used to do this are Acupuncture, Body Talk of BodyTalk Systems, Emotional Conflict and Laterality Theory, NAET, Applied Kinesiology, Breathing techniques, and other tools that I have at my disposal after over 25 years of practice and experience.
![Photo of Kathy Lin, LAc, OMD, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/83c8e167-8d1f-4b0d-92c3-954c27338b6e/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a passionate health care practitioner, providing traditional Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine treatment modalities, and Chinese herbal medicine as alternative and/or complementary treatment options for your health concerns and health care needs. I specialize in helping patients with immune disorders, gynecological disorders, and chronic fatigue. I also offer treatments for pain management, and provide traditional approaches in preventive and restorative medicine.
I am a passionate health care practitioner, providing traditional Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine treatment modalities, and Chinese herbal medicine as alternative and/or complementary treatment options for your health concerns and health care needs. I specialize in helping patients with immune disorders, gynecological disorders, and chronic fatigue. I also offer treatments for pain management, and provide traditional approaches in preventive and restorative medicine.
![Photo of Seong Uk Shim, LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/59e49feb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I was reffered to Dr. Seong Uk Shim. I was so impressed by the pain relief Dr. Shim's acupuncture treatment provided for him, that I made an appointment for myself. I was suffering from headaches, TMJ and bladder urgency. From the moment I met Dr. Shim, I was impressed by his professionalism and calm manner. He listened attentively and explained the process to me. I felt immediate relief on my first visit and steadily improved under his care. I have every confidence in Dr. Shim and I highly recommend him to anyone for pain relief. - C.Cook
I was reffered to Dr. Seong Uk Shim. I was so impressed by the pain relief Dr. Shim's acupuncture treatment provided for him, that I made an appointment for myself. I was suffering from headaches, TMJ and bladder urgency. From the moment I met Dr. Shim, I was impressed by his professionalism and calm manner. He listened attentively and explained the process to me. I felt immediate relief on my first visit and steadily improved under his care. I have every confidence in Dr. Shim and I highly recommend him to anyone for pain relief. - C.Cook
![Photo of Narges Sarrafan - Best Acupuncture OC, DACM , LAc, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/33195597-c8a6-4353-9514-8489a8759040/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am dedicated, nurturing and skilled in various modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I attended the preeminent Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, where I earned my Doctorate of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am also a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, and am licensed and board certified to practice Acupuncture and Herbology by the National Commission on Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. My mission is to empower individuals to embrace an integrative approach to improving their overall health and well being.
I am dedicated, nurturing and skilled in various modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I attended the preeminent Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, where I earned my Doctorate of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am also a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, and am licensed and board certified to practice Acupuncture and Herbology by the National Commission on Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. My mission is to empower individuals to embrace an integrative approach to improving their overall health and well being.
![Photo of S Kim - Zhen Acupuncture Healing Center, Acupuncturist](https://photos.healthprofs.com/58c9926a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Zhen means Truth in Healing
Many believe all things happen for a reason. I too ascribe to that notion. Life often intercedes to redirect a life path. Such a road traveled, led Dr. Kim into acupuncture. And appropriate that I say road traveled it is... 20 years ago, Sun Woo, (having just graduated with a Law Degree), was in a car accident that left him unable to walk. His law career was idled, but his driving love of knowledge carried on. Wanting to recover naturally and not impair his cranial capacity with mind-altering western medicines, he turned to holistic answers like acupuncture.
Zhen means Truth in Healing
Many believe all things happen for a reason. I too ascribe to that notion. Life often intercedes to redirect a life path. Such a road traveled, led Dr. Kim into acupuncture. And appropriate that I say road traveled it is... 20 years ago, Sun Woo, (having just graduated with a Law Degree), was in a car accident that left him unable to walk. His law career was idled, but his driving love of knowledge carried on. Wanting to recover naturally and not impair his cranial capacity with mind-altering western medicines, he turned to holistic answers like acupuncture.
Acupuncture in Carlsbad - is it right for me?
Acupuncture is based on the concepts of oriental medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. Carlsbad acupuncturists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat the many conditions, aches and pains that respond to acupuncture.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Credentials for Carlsbad licensed acupuncturists?
A licensed acupuncturist in Carlsbad needs a minimum of two years college education and must complete three years of professional training and pass the State's approved licensing examination. The three year program includes both theory and hands-on clinical practice. Most States' professional training programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).