Health Professionals near Pismo Beach, CA

Melody is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist with a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is a specialist in the gentle art of Japanese or Meridian style Acupuncture and Women's Health. Her background starts with a more western approach. She spent 15 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist working in Intensive care and trauma units. Prior to that, she was a researcher at NASA studying the effects of stress on the human body.

I have successfully completed post graduate training in orthopedics and subsequently developed powerful treatment for relieving pain and healing disc injuries of the neck and back. My extensive training and years of clinical experience in this specialty, result in excellent outcomes for a wide variety of neuromuscular conditions including: carpel tunnel, tendonitis and other joint injuries and neck and back pain. I have extensive training in allergy elimination to treat both airborne and food allergies. My thirty year of clinical experience has also given me confidence and knowledge to work with Women's health, digestion issues and habit control.

Clients who seek to work with Amy have often pursued other avenues of nutrition management, including diets, traditional meal plans, and other healthcare professionals as a means to meet their goals. Frequently, Amy provides a more in-depth examination of external tools, and encourages clients to inquire within and challenge themselves to view their food and their relationship with the body and self differently. In our current health climate, Amy also sees a number of clients who seek to address gastrointestinal conditions and autoimmune issues that interfere with feeding themselves and promote or encourage disordered eating.

Have you tried diets but can’t stick to them? Do you lose weight then regain it? Do you feel guilty about eating foods you love? Does exercise seem like punishment? Make peace with food and your body. NO MORE wasting your precious time and energy obsessing about what to eat. NO MORE restricting, bingeing and feeling out of control around food. NO MORE beating yourself up for every. single. thing. you. eat. You can experience a peaceful, pleasurable relationship with food and your body. You deserve to know who you are outside of dieting and hating your body, and to live a liberated life that feels good to you!

Chi is licensed to practice Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine by the California Acupuncture Board and the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Chi is skilled in all areas of Oriental Medicine, especially Herbal Medicine and Moxibustion, Pain relief from head to heel, Emotional Management like Anxiety,depression, stress and Body Balance. In fact, he made a Moxibustion device that increases the fire acupuncture efficiency to its maximum. He also translated the famous Chinese herbal formular book into Korean.

My clients tell me that I am the 'how to" voice of experience they have been looking for to encourage, support and hold them accountable as they make lifestyle changes reconnecting with their food and themselves. They call me their "personal food coach in my pocket, right there when I need her." Clients report benefits of reduced inflammation, better sleep, skin rashes disappearing, better mood, discontinued use of medication , fat loss while holding onto muscle, and confidence to chose foods that nourish their bodies and help them feel great!

Kelly is a non-diet Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and owner of private practice Kelly Wills Nutrition. Kelly practices in Atascadero, CA located on the beautiful Central Coast of California, and also sees clients throughout CA and other states across the US. She provides in person & virtual, weight inclusive nutrition counseling to folks struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, & body image issues. Her goal is to help people heal their relationship with food in order to open up more space and energy to start living a fulfilling and meaningful life.

I'm an acupuncturist, herbalist, and certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in holistic women's health and wellness. I integrate traditional and modern holistic medicine; acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling, to provide natural solutions to common women's health concerns such menstrual irregularities, menopause, peri-menopause, infertility, PMS, painful periods, stress, anxiety, fatigue, etc.

My practice is a full spectrum wellness center providing natural relief from neck pain, back pain and headaches through chiropractic, massage, nutrition and lifestyle wellness counseling. We will empower you to Express Life More Fully through natural pain relief, stress reduction and you a way to get well without the use of drugs or surgery. Join the hundreds of men, women, athletes, children and students who have benefited from my compassionate and personalized care.

Lasting results come from nourishing the body from the inside, out. My mission is to help your body, mind and soul-self feel nourished, nurtured, and thrive. I provide a holistic, whole-body approach to nutrition and fitness. I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer that listens, understands, and empowers you to heal ailments and achieve your goals. My private-practice, NuWell, offers virtual nutrition and fitness consulting via a confidential, HIPPA compliant platform to give you freedom while rebuilding your relationship with food as medicine. See results and achieve your goals, from the comfort of your home.

I work with clients who have been struggling with chronic digestive problems and the conventional health care model has been unable to help them. Many of the clients I work with have removed the majority (if not all) of their favorite foods from their diet due to these chronic digestive problems. I guide clients on how to expand their diet and improve tolerance to foods again to get their quality of life back! In addition to digestive problems, I work with clients who lack awareness on how to meet their nutritional needs on a plant-based diet and also offer personalized grocery shopping tours.

I understand that life can become quite hectic, making it challenging to prioritize your health and wellbeing. If you find yourself in need of assistance in achieving your health goals, managing your meal times, or fueling your busy lifestyle, I am here to offer my expertise. Working with me comes with several benefits, including motivational interviewing, personalized meal plans, and a comprehensive understanding of how nutrition impacts our bodies.

I have been practicing Traditional Chinese and Natural Medicine for over 25 years. My treatment approach for clients is an individualized analysis of each person using both eastern and western diagnostic tools. Treatments consist of acupuncture, natural medicines, nutritional counseling and lifestyle suggestions.