Health Professionals in San Diego, CA

I specialize in the following: Intuitive Eating, Eating Disorder Recovery, Gastrointestinal and Digestive Challenges- SIBO, IBS, etc; Body Image Support, Pre/Post-Natal Nutrition and general chronic conditions.

Effective pain relief with acupuncture in an amazing warm & friendly spa like office! Affordable rates, great location with parking. I have 20 years of experience in the healing arts. I received a Doctorate in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Emperor's College, Santa Monica and a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. In addition, I am Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture© and have studied and trained in China at the Chengdu University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I received my B.A. in Cultural and Medical anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

I have a passion for helping and supporting my clients who have lymphatic challenges. I give personalized and caring service to all my clients I am highly skilled in my profession and with 25 years of clinical experience am able to identify the root cause of the problem. As a health coach, clinical aromatherapist and lymphedema therapist, I work with an integrative approach and combine lymph drainage massage with nutrition, customized essential oil blends and lifestyle counseling. I can help you reduce and control lymphedema, manage lipedema and dercums disease,and Lyme disease and heal post surgical care

Quick pain relief and return to normal ability is my main focus. Thoroughness in exam and treatment and has been my goal over the past 35 years. I help patients with pain, muscle spasm, stiffness and movement restrictions, often from injuries or accidents. Mostly musculoskeletal problems but not limited to those problems, I help headaches. I help patients discover the cause of their symptoms. I prefer to help those patients that are motivated to help themselves, a teamwork approach between the patient and myself. I have experienced many basic injuries and know first-hand the pain and healing of these injuries.

Desiree Sterling received her Master's of Science from Pacific College of Oriental medicine (PCOM) in San Diego in 2005. She graduated from the Norwegian College of Acupuncture in 2002 and has also had formal training in Physical Therapy from Oslo, Norway. She has treated collegiate athletes at the RIMAC sports facility at UCSD in San Diego. Some of her training includes functional endocrinology, functional blood chemistry, and neuro-endocrine-immune problems. She provides treatments for endocrine and hormonal disorders related to infertility, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, decreased immunity, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal issues as well as cardiovascular conditions.

Dr. Karen Rohrbaugh treats patients with chronic pain and illness, anxiety/stress, PMS/menopause and many other health concerns. She is a compassionate listener and healer. In addition to using needles, Dr. Karen uses the Acutron Mentor, a microcurrent device, which has been endorsed by the NFL and the US Olympic Committee to treat pain. Dr. Karen has been practicing acupuncture since 2005. She is constantly expanding her knowledge by taking classes and learning new techniques and modalities.

Hi, I’m Roja Babaei MS, CNS, CN, LDN, a founder of Roja Nutritionist LLC, a health enthusiast and a graduate with a Master of Nutrition and Integrative Health graduate from Maryland University of Integrative Health. I already have over three years of experience. I have completed my post graduate practice experience and earned my CNS credential. In my clinical practice, I engage with clients suffering from many different diseases and I helped them change their nutrition habits to achieve their optimal health.

We are proud to be Voted "Best Chiropractic Office in San Diego" for 14 years by CityBeat magazine. Dr. Spence, Clinic Director, was also honored 2-times with the prestigious "Doctor of The Year" award by the chiropractic association. He is Past President of the San Diego County Chiropractic District and was featured on channel 8 "News and Health Report". Spence Chiropractic Center has an emphasis on safe, gentle and effective treatment of automobile and work related injuries, as well as sports and other injuries. In addition to injury care, we treats patients and their families in wellness care programs.

I have 32 years experience in the practice of Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Classical Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines. I use dry needling and acupuncture to treat all kinds of acute and chronic pain and sports injuries. I also specialize in GI disorders, skin disorders, Women's health, and anxiety.

Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.

SD Nutrition Group is a team of experienced Registered Dietitians specializing in nutrition therapy in San Diego & California. We’re experts in sports nutrition, eating disorders, pediatric nutrition, and body image concerns. We have a passion for helping people see through the fog of confusing nutrition messages, to find a way of eating that works for them. Nutrition science is complicated. We know how hard it is to figure out what to believe - and even harder to decide what to eat or to feed your family. With our nutrition expertise, application of the latest research, and compassionate approach, we can help you wherever you are.

Dr. Calhoun is passionate about supporting children who are suffering from complex-chronic disease. She has a special clinical focus in neurodevelopment (Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delay), neuroimmune disorders (PANS/PANDAS) and emotional regulation (Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Anxiety, Depression). Additionally, she feels strongly about encouraging conscious preconception practices to reduce toxin load, mitigate immune activation, and optimize nutrient stores in order to promote healthy neurodevelopment from the very beginning.

My goal is to provide specialized, integrative medical care that will reverse and prevent disease using the fundamental healing principles of the body. Through evaluation of pain patterns, posture, movement impairments, function and orthopedic tests, I combine Western medical wisdom with evidence-based complementary therapies to help prevent disease and activate your own healing mechanisms, without the use of pharmaceuticals. Experience the natural, integrative approach to bodily healing and transformation.

I am a pediatric dietitian and I apply my evidence-based methodology to working with families with feeding challenges. Feeding children is tough. Maybe you wake up in the morning dreading mealtime and you know there must be a way to make that anxiety go away. Perhaps your child is so selective you are lost when it comes to figuring out a way to introduce new foods. Or you just don't think your child is meeting their nutrition needs, but you aren't sure where to begin. Let me help.

Are you chronically exhausted? Feeling anxious or on-edge? Struggling with heavy or painful periods? Dealing with digestive issues? Just not feeling like yourself? Life can be pretty stressful and when you aren't feeling your best, the last thing you want to do is worry about how or what to eat. Food truly is medicine and is meant to nourish our bodies and not something that we have to "earn" or overcomplicate. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, so why let your symptoms hold you back any longer?

Have you been told you're "fine", that all of your lab work looks great but you don't feel great? Are you struggling to have the energy you need to play with your kids? Do you feel bloated, achy, heavy, and a little spacey sometimes? Or, maybe you've been struggling with your weight? Have you tried to figure out your myriad of unrelated symptoms to no avail and started chalking it up to aging? Look no further, I can help you address these issues and more with my experience as a Functional Medicine Dietitian. We'll dive deep and discover the root cause/s of what is happening so you can feel back to your energetic self again.

Whether you are looking to end your battle with disordered eating, feeling tired and confused by diet culture, wanting to be done with food stress for good, or looking to find a way to finally feel great in your own body... I totally get the struggle. I've been there myself, and I can tell you that it is absolutely possible to go from food anxiety and body hatred to complete food freedom and true body love. Utilizing the same holistic techniques that I've used to help hundreds of clients recover from unhealthy relationships with food & weight, I will help you reclaim your mind-body-food connection in order to feel your very best.

30 years of nutrition experience in hospital settings. Diabetes education certification. Senior Fitness Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Prefer working with older clients toward health and fitness.

Kristin received her Master’s in Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University and went on to complete her dietetic internship through UCSD. She has been working as a clinical dietitian since completing her internship. She understands the importance nutrition plays in one’s body and how it can affect a person’s daily life. She helps her clients heal their relationships with food and regain their intuitive eating skills. Kristin works with clients with all different conditions and creates goals to work toward.