Dr. Carmel Agdeppa
L.Ac, DACM
Techniques I Use: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Orthopedic Sports Acupuncture, E-Stim Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Auricular, Tui Na, Fire cupping/myofascial release, Gua Sha/muscle fascia scraping, PNF stretching, Kinesio Taping, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Health Education.
About My Practice: My approach to treating patients combines my experience as a health educator, personal trainer and TCM practitioner. I have a lifelong dedication to improving lives and help patients attain optimum health. My experiences include treating patients at UCSD Cancer Research Institute, UCSD RIMAC, Seniors Clinic at First Lutheran Church in Downtown San Diego, Veterans Clinic and as a volunteer acupuncturist at the annual Military Stand Down.
About Me: I enjoy outdoor activities and cooking delicious meals at home. I love to travel and spend quality time with my husband and son.
Dr Yvonne Ko
L.Ac., DACM
Techniques I Use: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, E-Stim Acupuncture, Facial Acupuncture, Auricular, Tui Na, Fire cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Health Education.
About My Practice: s a second generation of acupuncturist, I grew up in a family of oriental medicine practitioners. My approach to the treatment of illness is thru a holistic approach, merging the vital chi energy and meridians with natural medicine. My specialized areas of treatments include: immune and auto-immune disease, anxiety, depression, eczema, digestive GI disorders, thyroid condition, menopause syndrome, fertility support, male and female reproductive care, acute or chronic muscle pain relief.
About Me: l love bodyboarding and swimming at our beautiful San Diego beaches. I truly enjoy a walk at La Jolla Cove, immerse in the delightful sunset and gentle Pacific Ocean breeze, while paying a visit to my favorite seal friends.
Dr Riley Smith
L.Ac, DACM
Techniques I Use: Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture, Orthopedic Sports Acupuncture, E-Stim/TENS Unit, Auricular, Tui Na, Fire Cupping, Myofascial Release, PNF Stretching, Kinesio Taping, Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine, Chinese Food Therapy, Health and Stress Management Coaching and Western Nutrition
About My Practice: I am passionate about blending both Eastern and Western medicinal practices through acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmaceutical-grade supplementation and a diverse range of labs and assessments. With a passion for lifelong learning, I am Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine board certified both nationally and by the state of California, a nationally certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBH-WC), Certified Relationship Coach, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and I’m Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture (C.SMA).
I have been working with patients and clients in mind-body medicine for nearly 20 years and my specialties include stress management, anxiety, pain management, nervous system regulation, functional medicine and relational health. I believe that to transform our health and relationships we must first transform our relationships with ourselves. It’s an honor to walk this path alongside my diverse patients and clients.
About Me:When not working in the field that I love, I am usually on a plane heading somewhere fun, exploring new restaurants, practicing Spanish, playing tennis or running, spending quality time with wonderful friends, reading and enjoying the outdoors.
Additional Languages: Some Spanish
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