Health Professionals in San Diego, CA
MBR Acupuncture & Herb, our clinic mainly treats Pains (Neck and Shoulder pain, Low back pain, Sciatica, Migraine, Knee pain, Trigeminal neuralgia, TMJ, Carpal tunnel, Ankle sprain), Sports Injuries, Bell's Palsy, Colon health ( IBS, Leaky Gut Syndrome, SIBO), and Mental health( Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Mood swings). Dr. Cho took 200 hours pain management class at MBR academy. Dr. Cho is a certified sports medicine acupuncture by SMAC . Also, our treatments focus on Yin and Yang balance. It can help to relieve your Pain, remove Toxins, and rejuvenate your Face.
MBR Acupuncture & Herb, our clinic mainly treats Pains (Neck and Shoulder pain, Low back pain, Sciatica, Migraine, Knee pain, Trigeminal neuralgia, TMJ, Carpal tunnel, Ankle sprain), Sports Injuries, Bell's Palsy, Colon health ( IBS, Leaky Gut Syndrome, SIBO), and Mental health( Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Mood swings). Dr. Cho took 200 hours pain management class at MBR academy. Dr. Cho is a certified sports medicine acupuncture by SMAC . Also, our treatments focus on Yin and Yang balance. It can help to relieve your Pain, remove Toxins, and rejuvenate your Face.
My ideal clients are women who feel like they’ve tried everything but still struggle with fatigue, digestive issues, autoimmune symptoms, hormone changes, food reactions, inflammation, or feeling disconnected from their bodies. They often come to my practice wanting deeper answers and a more personalized path forward. I help them identify root contributors through nutrition, functional testing, lifestyle support, and nervous system-informed care so they can feel more regulated, nourished, and confident in their healing.
My ideal clients are women who feel like they’ve tried everything but still struggle with fatigue, digestive issues, autoimmune symptoms, hormone changes, food reactions, inflammation, or feeling disconnected from their bodies. They often come to my practice wanting deeper answers and a more personalized path forward. I help them identify root contributors through nutrition, functional testing, lifestyle support, and nervous system-informed care so they can feel more regulated, nourished, and confident in their healing.
The ideal client would be someone who is:
in Post-Surgical recovery.
Managing lymphatic condition such as Lymphedema. Lipedema and Venous edema
reduce chronic swelling and inflammation
Detoxification and immune support.
Oncology Massage
A specialized massage adapted for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.
Focuses on reducing pain, fatigue, swelling, and stress while supporting recovery.
Infrared Light Therapy
Uses red or near-infrared light to penetrate tissues.
Aims to:
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve blood and lymph
The ideal client would be someone who is:
in Post-Surgical recovery.
Managing lymphatic condition such as Lymphedema. Lipedema and Venous edema
reduce chronic swelling and inflammation
Detoxification and immune support.
Oncology Massage
A specialized massage adapted for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.
Focuses on reducing pain, fatigue, swelling, and stress while supporting recovery.
Infrared Light Therapy
Uses red or near-infrared light to penetrate tissues.
Aims to:
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve blood and lymph
I have been providing chiropractic care in conjunction with nutritional therapy for more than a decade in San Diego county. I am a california state appointed qualified medical evaluator with extensive experience in treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions caused by degenarative disease or traumatic events. As a professor of human nutrition and physiology, I believe in collaboration with acupuncturists and medical specialists to provide the entire range of available treatment options to my patients. In my opinion a combination of alternative and western medical ideas in conjunction with nutritional therapies may provide the best solutions to most human ailments.
I have been providing chiropractic care in conjunction with nutritional therapy for more than a decade in San Diego county. I am a california state appointed qualified medical evaluator with extensive experience in treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions caused by degenarative disease or traumatic events. As a professor of human nutrition and physiology, I believe in collaboration with acupuncturists and medical specialists to provide the entire range of available treatment options to my patients. In my opinion a combination of alternative and western medical ideas in conjunction with nutritional therapies may provide the best solutions to most human ailments.
If you are suffering from a chronic disease, your symptoms may often compromise your quality of life and make it difficult for you to achieve your highest goals. My goal is for you to regain control of your health and stop your disease from dictating your quality of life.
If you are suffering from a chronic disease, your symptoms may often compromise your quality of life and make it difficult for you to achieve your highest goals. My goal is for you to regain control of your health and stop your disease from dictating your quality of life.
Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.
Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.
Dr. Darcy Divanterra ND, LAc. is board certified in California as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist and finds that incorporating both Western and Eastern models of medicine comprehensively address her patients' conditions. Dr. Divanterra builds collaborative partnerships with her patients, working as a team to empower them to achieve their health and wellness goals. She provides a safe, quiet, and compassionate healing environment where she listens to patients' needs and supports them in making the changes they seek. One of her specialities is pain management with acupuncture. Other health issues that she treats include:
Dr. Darcy Divanterra ND, LAc. is board certified in California as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist and finds that incorporating both Western and Eastern models of medicine comprehensively address her patients' conditions. Dr. Divanterra builds collaborative partnerships with her patients, working as a team to empower them to achieve their health and wellness goals. She provides a safe, quiet, and compassionate healing environment where she listens to patients' needs and supports them in making the changes they seek. One of her specialities is pain management with acupuncture. Other health issues that she treats include:
We are proud to be Voted "Best Chiropractic Office in San Diego" for 16 years by CityBeat magazine/ The Reader Magazine. Dr. Spence, Clinic Director, was also honored 2-times with the prestigious "Doctor of The Year" award by the chiropractic association. He is Past President of the San Diego County Chiropractic District and was featured on channel 8 "News and Health Report". Spence Chiropractic Center has an emphasis on safe, gentle and effective treatment of automobile and work related injuries, as well as sports and other injuries. In addition to injury care, we treats patients and their families in wellness care programs.
We are proud to be Voted "Best Chiropractic Office in San Diego" for 16 years by CityBeat magazine/ The Reader Magazine. Dr. Spence, Clinic Director, was also honored 2-times with the prestigious "Doctor of The Year" award by the chiropractic association. He is Past President of the San Diego County Chiropractic District and was featured on channel 8 "News and Health Report". Spence Chiropractic Center has an emphasis on safe, gentle and effective treatment of automobile and work related injuries, as well as sports and other injuries. In addition to injury care, we treats patients and their families in wellness care programs.
Hello and welcome! I am a California state board licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. I deliver high quality treatments to help the San Diego community achieve their health care needs. Whether you are suffering from pain, a chronic condition, or need help losing weight, I encourage you to experience the powerful and life changing benefits of Chinese Medicine.
Hello and welcome! I am a California state board licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. I deliver high quality treatments to help the San Diego community achieve their health care needs. Whether you are suffering from pain, a chronic condition, or need help losing weight, I encourage you to experience the powerful and life changing benefits of Chinese Medicine.
With a profound passion for aiding clients with lymphatic challenges, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Backed by over three decades of clinical experience, I am adept at identifying the root cause of the issue. As a health coach, clinical aromatherapist, and lymphedema therapist, I adopt an integrative approach, blending lymph drainage massage with nutrition, customized essential oil blends, and lifestyle counseling. My goal is to empower you to manage and control lymphedema, lipedema, Dercum's disease, and Lyme disease, and expedite post-surgical recovery.
With a profound passion for aiding clients with lymphatic challenges, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Backed by over three decades of clinical experience, I am adept at identifying the root cause of the issue. As a health coach, clinical aromatherapist, and lymphedema therapist, I adopt an integrative approach, blending lymph drainage massage with nutrition, customized essential oil blends, and lifestyle counseling. My goal is to empower you to manage and control lymphedema, lipedema, Dercum's disease, and Lyme disease, and expedite post-surgical recovery.
Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic specialty care approach to health and wellness that focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, rather than disease itself. The goal is to find out the causes of illness, and how different systems in the body affect each other. Natural therapies are used to support the body embark on it's own healing process.
The bedrock of Naturopathy is the health and well being of the individual. Naturopathic Doctors choose the most appropriate type of therapy or combination of therapies to use for each patient.
Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic specialty care approach to health and wellness that focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, rather than disease itself. The goal is to find out the causes of illness, and how different systems in the body affect each other. Natural therapies are used to support the body embark on it's own healing process.
The bedrock of Naturopathy is the health and well being of the individual. Naturopathic Doctors choose the most appropriate type of therapy or combination of therapies to use for each patient.
I currently practice nutrition therapy with a focus on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I specialize in eating disorder treatment, Intuitive Eating, ARFID/Extreme Picky Eating, and Weight Neutral Diabetes Care. I believe that everyone can reestablish a trusting relationship with their body, food, and movement. I feel strongly that everyone deserves access to compassionate and inclusive health care – regardless of weight, shape, color, size, orientation, disability, or disease. I strive to provide a space that helps individuals feel empowered to take care of their bodies without the influence of diet culture.
I currently practice nutrition therapy with a focus on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I specialize in eating disorder treatment, Intuitive Eating, ARFID/Extreme Picky Eating, and Weight Neutral Diabetes Care. I believe that everyone can reestablish a trusting relationship with their body, food, and movement. I feel strongly that everyone deserves access to compassionate and inclusive health care – regardless of weight, shape, color, size, orientation, disability, or disease. I strive to provide a space that helps individuals feel empowered to take care of their bodies without the influence of diet culture.
My name is Theresa and I am a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of disordered eating. My passion lies with helping people rebuild peace with food and their bodies. This private practice is a boutique model focusing on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I wish to guide those struggling with disordered eating to recovery, as recovery is possible!
My name is Theresa and I am a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of disordered eating. My passion lies with helping people rebuild peace with food and their bodies. This private practice is a boutique model focusing on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I wish to guide those struggling with disordered eating to recovery, as recovery is possible!
My mission is to provider a Medical Massage with professionalism,experience and competence.I believe deeply in the healing power of professional touch to release stress,tension,and phyical pain.Massage creates a positive change in the health of mind, body and spirit.Dedicate to providing knowledge physical therapy both western and eastern professional body work,
My mission is to provider a Medical Massage with professionalism,experience and competence.I believe deeply in the healing power of professional touch to release stress,tension,and phyical pain.Massage creates a positive change in the health of mind, body and spirit.Dedicate to providing knowledge physical therapy both western and eastern professional body work,
Stress and anxiety may seem tricky to manage, but they’re highly treatable with a holistic plan. Calm San Diego uses a unique approach that blends acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle habits to help you step into a calm and balanced life. Acute or chronic pain conditions are part of most people's lives. We’ll help you identify the underlying issues at the root of your pain conditions and restore your body’s natural ability to heal. Cosmetic acupuncture stimulates your skin’s own power to repair, rejuvenate, and restore youthful-looking skin. Your customized diet and lifestyle plan helps you maintain your results.
Stress and anxiety may seem tricky to manage, but they’re highly treatable with a holistic plan. Calm San Diego uses a unique approach that blends acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle habits to help you step into a calm and balanced life. Acute or chronic pain conditions are part of most people's lives. We’ll help you identify the underlying issues at the root of your pain conditions and restore your body’s natural ability to heal. Cosmetic acupuncture stimulates your skin’s own power to repair, rejuvenate, and restore youthful-looking skin. Your customized diet and lifestyle plan helps you maintain your results.
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.
Dr. Karen Rohrbaugh treats patients with chronic pain and illness, anxiety/stress, PMS/menopause and many other health concerns. She is a compassionate listener and healer. In addition to using needles, Dr. Karen uses the Acutron Mentor, a microcurrent device, which has been endorsed by the NFL and the US Olympic Committee to treat pain. Dr. Karen has been practicing acupuncture since 2005. She is constantly expanding her knowledge by taking classes and learning new techniques and modalities.
Dr. Karen Rohrbaugh treats patients with chronic pain and illness, anxiety/stress, PMS/menopause and many other health concerns. She is a compassionate listener and healer. In addition to using needles, Dr. Karen uses the Acutron Mentor, a microcurrent device, which has been endorsed by the NFL and the US Olympic Committee to treat pain. Dr. Karen has been practicing acupuncture since 2005. She is constantly expanding her knowledge by taking classes and learning new techniques and modalities.
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).
When was the last time you truly felt like "YOU?"
Are you suffering from chronic conditions like High BP, Cholesterol, GERD, Diabetes, Insomnia, burned out, no energy, Constipation, Bloating etc.
Do you want long lasting relief through natural diet and lifestyle modifications?
When was the last time you truly felt like "YOU?"
Are you suffering from chronic conditions like High BP, Cholesterol, GERD, Diabetes, Insomnia, burned out, no energy, Constipation, Bloating etc.
Do you want long lasting relief through natural diet and lifestyle modifications?
Dr. Heather Tynan ND, DACM is an expert in holistic medicine and integrative care. She treats patients of all ages and conditions as a primary care doctor, with specialties including gastrointestinal health, dermatology, autoimmunity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure and cholesterol. She has telemedicine and in-person appointments (Del Mar) available. Dr. Heather believes in the body's ability to heal. She helps patients create the conditions for this healing to occur through diet and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, herbal medicine, supplementation, homeopathic remedies, flower essences, & more.
Dr. Heather Tynan ND, DACM is an expert in holistic medicine and integrative care. She treats patients of all ages and conditions as a primary care doctor, with specialties including gastrointestinal health, dermatology, autoimmunity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure and cholesterol. She has telemedicine and in-person appointments (Del Mar) available. Dr. Heather believes in the body's ability to heal. She helps patients create the conditions for this healing to occur through diet and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, herbal medicine, supplementation, homeopathic remedies, flower essences, & more.
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San Diego Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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