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Acupuncture in San Diego

Acupuncture is a gentle practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses ultra-thin needles at specific points to support your body's own natural balance. We are not a quick needle-and-go clinic. We look at how your sleep, stress, hormones, and energy connect, then build a plan around the whole you.

Acupuncture at Calm San Diego

Why people come

What we help with

People come to Calm for many reasons. Whatever brings you in, your first visit starts with listening. Here is some of what our team supports.

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Back, neck, shoulder and joint pain
  • Migraines and headaches
  • Digestive discomfort
  • Fertility and women's health
  • Perimenopause and menopause
  • Sleep and restless nights
  • Allergies and immune support

How it works

What to expect

A first visit that feels unhurried, treatment tailored to you, and a plan that is simple to follow.

A real conversation first

A licensed acupuncturist listens to your full health history and goals in a private, relaxing room, then treats you that same visit.

Treatment tailored to you

It supports your nervous system and circulation and helps your body move back toward its own balance. We tailor each treatment to how you feel and your goals.

A simple plan

You leave with a simple plan, plus any herbs we recommend. Your first visit takes about 60 minutes.

Your practitioners

Our team

Six licensed practitioners, each with her own focus. Every condition has more than one provider to choose from.

Angela Yvonne, L.Ac.

Angela Yvonne, L.Ac.

Founder

Pain, stress & menopause; hormone balance.

Dr. Ciara Wiegand, DACM

Dr. Ciara Wiegand, DACM

Pain & sports medicine

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

Katie Noonan Beskin, L.Ac.

Katie Noonan Beskin, L.Ac.

Women's health

Fertility, IVF & IUI, pregnancy, menopause.

Dr. Carly Shalhoub, DACM

Dr. Carly Shalhoub, DACM

Pain & orthopedic

Orthopedic acupuncture, pain & whole-body wellness.

Michelle Dunn, L.Ac.

Michelle Dunn, L.Ac.

Pain & women's wellness

Gentle acupuncture, cupping & light massage.

Jenna Sanborn, L.Ac.

Jenna Sanborn, L.Ac.

Cosmetic & herbs

Cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, skin health & herbal medicine.

Good questions

Acupuncture: your questions

What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a gentle practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses ultra-thin needles at specific points to support your body's own natural balance.
How does acupuncture work?
It supports your nervous system and circulation and helps your body move back toward its own balance. We tailor each treatment to how you feel and your goals.
Do the needles hurt?
The needles are ultra-thin and gentle, and many people say they barely feel a thing. Most are surprised by how relaxing it is, and plenty drift off on the table.
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.

What else we treat

Explore more ways we can help

Stress and anxiety support

Anxiety & Stress

We focus on settling your nervous system and quieting a busy mind, so you can feel more like yourself.

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Pain and tension relief

Pain Management

Support for both the root cause of acute and chronic pain and the day-to-day symptoms you feel.

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Migraine and headache relief

Migraines & Headaches

A supportive approach to easing migraines and tension headaches, and helping prevent the next one.

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Digestive health support

Digestive Health

Care for a settled gut, including support for bloating, reflux, and everyday digestive discomfort.

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Fertility support

Fertility & Women's Health

Whole-person support through preconception, IUI and IVF, and pregnancy, coordinated with your fertility team.

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Perimenopause and menopause support

Perimenopause & Menopause

Gentle support for hot flashes, 3 a.m. waking, mood swings, and brain fog through this season.

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Sleep support

Sleep

Many people drift off right on the table. We help you settle into deeper, more restful sleep.

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Immunity and allergy support

Immunity & Allergy

Herbal medicine and acupuncture to support your immune system and ease seasonal discomfort.

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Start with a conversation

Ready to feel good in your own skin?

Book a free 15-minute consult to meet Jenna and talk through what you would like to see. No pressure, no packages.

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