Natural Healing with Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Allergies
Our acupuncture treatments for allergies use a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help reduce symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Our holistic approach helps to boost your immune system and reduce your sensitivity to allergens.
Acupuncture for Skin Health
If you're struggling with skin issues such as acne, eczema, or psoriasis, our acupuncture treatments can help. We use a combination of acupuncture and dietary recommendations to help balance your body and promote healthy skin.
Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation
If you're trying to quit smoking, our acupuncture treatments can help. We use a combination of acupuncture and ear seeds to help reduce cravings and promote relaxation, making it easier for you to quit for good.
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
Our acupuncture treatments for sports injuries are designed to help speed up the healing process and reduce inflammation. Whether you're recovering from a sprain, strain, or other injury, we can help you get back to your favorite activities faster.
Acupuncture for Mental Health
Our acupuncture treatments for mental health can help with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We use a combination of acupuncture and talk therapy to help you feel better and improve your overall wellbeing.
Acupuncture for Weight Management
If you're struggling with your weight, our acupuncture treatments can help. We use a combination of acupuncture and dietary recommendations to help balance your body and promote healthy weight loss.
Acupuncture for Allergies
Our acupuncture treatments for allergies use a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help reduce symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Our holistic approach helps to boost your immune system and reduce your sensitivity to allergens.
About Us
Andrea Plichta , MSOM, LAc
Andrea Plichta began her medical career while attending GSU university and completed her medical pre-requisites along with a BFA in Sculpture and Ceramics whlie co-captaining the NCAA Div 1 soccer team. With a focus to continue to build upon the knowledge gained from years of elite competition she began her career in natural medicine and trained under Michelle Larson in Santa Fe, NM to become certified in Pilates and earn a degree in massage therapy.
With Pilates and massage as a foundation, she completed her Master of Science program in Oriental Medicine. Oriental medicine is graduated as a 4-year masters level degree where it is comprised of 5 modalities; acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, tuina (similar to physical therapy and joint range of motion/massage), and qi gong/ internal meditation and breath work.
She continued her career by moving to San Diego, CA where she began a lifelong mentorship under Z’ev Rosenberg who encouraged her to further her herbal medicine training with other such mentors in the field including, Heiner Fruehauf, Arnaud Versluys, Volker Scheid, and Sabine Wilms.
In her practice she combines her understanding of both the physical and internal aspects of one’s health. Each treatment is directed at treating the individual and addressing the root causes, employing her passion and knowledge in nutrition, physical movement, posture, breath work and herbal medicine.
Second Location now in La Jolla
I am excited to announce my second location that will be opening in December 2023. I look forward to having a practice in La Jolla once again !
I will still keep my Pacific Beach location open to my San Diego patients.
Suggestions for Cold and Flu Season
Remember these helpful tips to keep you and your family safe through the winter season!
Keep warm, wear and scarf to prevents cold winds from penetrating your body. This helps to conserve energy so your body is able to protect against pathogens and virsus. In Chinese medicine we call this defending your Wei qi or protective qi.
Take your herbs and stay on a diet of warm , cooked foods utilizing warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, curry, fennel and cayenne. If you are not on an herbal prescription, using what medicinal herbs are present in your kitchen is a game changer.
Start by making a tea with fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick. Boil them in water and add some honey at the end. Herbs to invest in for future use could be arrowroot powder to treat symptoms such as stiff neck, diarrhea, upset stomach.
If you are experiencing phlegm and chest congestion, try adding digestive enzymes to your daily protocol.
Always consult your physician and acupuncturist with any further questions.