Now accepting insurance · Free 15-minute consults · San Diego (Kearny Mesa)

What we treat · Migraines & Headaches

Acupuncture for migraines & headaches

When a migraine takes your whole day, or tension headaches show up every afternoon, it's hard to plan anything. We help ease the pain you're in and look at what keeps bringing it back.

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Sound familiar?

What we help with

Headaches rarely come from just one place. Stress, sleep, neck and jaw tension, hormones, screen time, and digestion can all play a part. We look at the full picture, so your care is about having fewer headaches, not just getting through the next one.

Recurring migraines
Tension headaches
Headaches tied to your cycle
Neck and jaw tension (TMJ)
Sensitivity to light or sound
Headaches from stress or poor sleep
Screen and desk-related headaches
Reaching for pain relievers more than you'd like

Our approach

How we help

Relief for the headaches you have now, and a plan to help make the next one less likely.

Acupuncture for relief & prevention

Regular treatment aimed at easing tension and helping reduce how often headaches show up and how intense they feel.

Neck, shoulder & jaw release

Cupping and gentle bodywork for the tight muscles that so often feed tension headaches.

Finding your triggers

We look at sleep, stress, your cycle, and daily habits together, and give you simple steps to help keep headaches at bay.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine support the care you get from your doctor. They do not replace it, and we never ask you to stop prescribed treatment. If your symptoms are new, severe, or getting worse, please see your doctor.

Your practitioners

Who you'll see

Licensed acupuncturists who focus their care on migraines & headaches.

Dr. Ciara Wiegand, DACM

Pain & sports medicine

Back & neck pain, injuries, orthopedics & stress relief.

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Dr. Carly Shalhoub, DACM

Pain & orthopedic

Orthopedic acupuncture, pain & whole-body wellness.

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Jenna Sanborn, L.Ac.

Cosmetic & herbs

Cosmetic acupuncture, skin health & herbal medicine.

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Angela Yvonne, L.Ac.

Founder

Pain, stress & menopause; hormone balance.

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★★★★★

"Best treatment in town. Love coming to my appointments and they care so much about the individual."

Kelly · Calm patient

Good questions

Migraines & Headaches: your questions

Can acupuncture help migraines?

Research suggests acupuncture can help reduce how often migraines and tension headaches happen for many people. It isn't a cure, and it works best as part of the care you already have with your doctor.

Should I come in during a migraine?

You can, and some people find it soothing. Most of the benefit comes from regular treatment between headaches, so we'll usually build your plan around prevention.

How soon will I notice a difference?

Many people need a consistent series over several weeks. We'll track how often and how strongly your headaches show up so we can both see what's changing.

Can I keep taking my migraine medication?

Yes. Please don't stop or change any prescribed medication. Acupuncture is meant to complement it.

Do hormones play a role?

Often. If your headaches follow your cycle or have changed with perimenopause, we'll factor that into your care.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, though coverage varies from person to person. Share your details and we will check your acupuncture benefits and get back to you within a day or two.

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