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Traditional Chinese Medicine San Diego

Activate your body’s natural healing ability and find freedom from stress and pain, with gentle yet powerful acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments at our San Diego clinic.

 

Whatever condition you're dealing with, acupuncture can help restore balance and health — naturally

 
 
 

Our expert San Diego acupuncturists are highly experienced treating a wide range of illnesses and ailments including:

Musculoskeletal pain and injuries: back and hip pain, neck and shoulder tension, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

Stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, insomnia, fatigue, and burnout.

Headaches, migraines, and neurological conditions.

Menopause symptoms, including hot flushes, hormone imbalances and weight gain.

Digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, allergies, and chronic pain management.

 

How we can help

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    Acupuncture and holistic therapies

    Stimulating specific acupressure points helps improve blood flow, reduce pain, and restore balance, supporting your body’s natural ability to heal itself. We may also incorporate infrared light therapy, cupping, electro-stim, moxibustion, and massage.

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    Chinese herbal medicine

    Supplements and Chinese herbal formulas may be included in your treatment plan to support your healing. Each formula is tailored to your specific needs and enhances the effects of your acupuncture treatment.

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    Nutrition and lifestyle advice

    We’ll also review your diet, sleep, exercise habits and other lifestyle factors, and may order labs and other diagnostics. You’ll receive advice on ways to avoid environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors in your home and body products.

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A holistic approach, blending the best of Eastern and Western medicine

We use a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques and Western medicine to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. This integrative medicine approach treats you as a whole person — addressing your interconnected system of muscles, organs, cells, and emotions, which must all work together for true health and balance.

Kind Words

  • "My range of motion has significantly improved."

    "Tamara is exceptional! She has been treating the tightness and pain in my back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands that had built up from repetitive motions and long hours of computer use over many years. She also treats the plantar fasciitis in both of my feet. The relief is astounding! Her treatments directly target the muscles and tendons causing the problems. My range of motion has significantly improved. I highly recommend seeing Tamara."

    — Nganha V, San Diego CA

  • "I feel so well taken care of and listened to."

    “Dr. Allison is the best! I’ve had the most amazing experience with her. I feel so well taken care of and listened to. The treatments I receive are top notch and the expertise on supplements puts me at ease. I truly feel like I have someone on my side listening to me and caring for me at Bloom Acupuncture.”

    — Erica G, San Diego CA

  • "Anxiety, sleep, and energy levels have all improved!"

    "Being in Dr Allison's care has been a game-changer. She worked on an old injury that had left me with chronic back pain. As an added benefit, anxiety, sleep, and energy levels have all improved! She has guided me to connect the dots between symptoms, and her recommendations have made such a difference in my daily life. Dr. Allison is caring and intuitive and makes you feel at ease from the moment you walk in."

    — Heidi R, Santee, CA

  • "For anyone who wants a holistic approach to healing.”

    "Allison is amazing! From intake to after care, I felt heard, understood, and in the best hands. Her authenticity in her presence makes you feel safe and secure. The vibe overall was amazing! She made sure I was comfortable and asked all the right questions. My favorite part was how much she knew about herbs. She's incredible and would highly recommend Bloom to anyone who wants a holistic approach to healing.”

    — Gretchen S, San Diego CA

Activate your body’s in-built ability to heal and return to wellbeing

As specialists in Traditional Chinese Medicine San Diego since 2004, we are constantly inspired by the innate intelligence and healing potential of the human body.

Time and time again, we have seen patients unlock their own healing power and return to health by gently and holistically targeting the root cause of symptoms.

This includes common conditions such as:

  • Chronic pain: Acupuncture reduces pain by improving circulation and releasing endorphins, promoting natural pain relief.

  • Stress and anxiety: It calms the nervous system, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

  • Fatigue: Acupuncture boosts energy levels by improving blood flow and balancing the body’s systems.

  • Sleep issues: It helps regulate sleep patterns by calming the mind and balancing hormones.

  • Digestive problems: Acupuncture supports healthy digestion by improving energy flow and addressing imbalances in the digestive system.

  • And so much more.

Our treatment goal is always to peel away external layers and get to the deeper root of any conditions you are experiencing, then guide the body back into balance to allow authentic healing.

 

 
 

What you can expect during a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment

Your first treatment at our San Diego clinic runs for approximately 90 minutes and begins with a discussion about your health goals and concerns, along with key diagnostic observations.

We’ll then create your personalized wellness plan, including treatment goals, any labs to run or imaging/diagnositic recommendations (which we can order for you), custom herbal formulas if needed, a nutrition plan, lifestyle recommendations and any required referrals.

Lastly, you will lay down for a gentle and relaxing acupuncture treatment. Small, sterile needles will be placed in targeted areas across your body to optimize the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients. Complementary holistic health therapies such as cupping and massage may also be used.

 

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Pricing

  • Initial consultation and acupuncture treatment

    1.5 hours — $139

    Includes detailed health history assessment, development of your personalized treatment plan and an acupuncture treatment, plus additional holistic health therapies, nutritional recommendations and lifestyle advice as needed.

  • Follow-up acupuncture treatment

    1 hour — $95

    Includes customized acupuncture treatment, plus additional holistic health therapies as needed, such as infrared light therapy, cupping, electro-stim, moxibustion, and massage therapy.

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Our location

Our integrative wellness clinic is conveniently located in Mission Valley, San Diego, right off the 8 freeway and Texas Street. On-site parking is available.

2525 Camino Del Rio S #225 San Diego, CA 92108

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine San Diego FAQs

  • Although treatment plans vary by individual and condition, we expect patients to notice improvement in symptoms within 4-6 treatments.

  • Treatments may balance hormones, relieve pain, reduce stress, and calm the nervous system. Acupuncture effectively treats: chronic pain, headaches, hormone imbalances, low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, allergies, autoimmune condition, reproductive conditions, digestive issues, anxiety and depression, addiction, sleep issues, and many other conditions.

  • Acupuncture is generally painless, with most patients finding it relaxing. The needles are very thin, and any sensation is usually mild and brief. The needles are generatlly left in place for about 20-30 minutes. You can close your eyes, meditate or simply relax while your treatment takes effect. 

  • Absolutely. All needles are single-use, sterile, and disposed of safely after each session.

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing, eat a light meal beforehand, and relax. You don’t need to prepare extensively — just come as you are.

  • Yes, acupuncture complements many other treatments. If you’re on medication or receiving other therapies, we can work with that to support your wellness.

  • ABORM is an international organization pioneering best practices in acupuncture and traditional Chinese reproductive medicine. All ABORM Certified Acupuncturists must complete hundreds of hours of study and a rigorous certification exam. All of our acupuncturists are ABORM certified.