Business Details
Holistic Health & Acupuncture Services in Manhattan Beach
The Pacific Acupuncture & Wellness Center has dedicated itself to transforming lives through holistic health practices since our founding. Our team of experts combines traditional Chinese medicine, advanced nutritional science, and trauma therapy to address root causes of health issues rather than temporary symptoms. With over 20 years of clinical experience, we've developed personalized programs that integrate acupuncture, Nutrition Response Testing, and somatic experiencing to restore natural bodily functions.Our commitment to community education empowers individuals to take control of their wellness journeys while our evidence-based detoxification protocols have helped patients achieve remarkable health improvements. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards through continuous learning and collaboration with healthcare professionals across Southern California.
Services
Acupuncture
Nutrition Response Testing
Somatic Experiencing
Detox Programs
Chinese Medicine
Weight Loss
Herbal Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Pain Management
Wellness Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans based on 20+ years of clinical experience
- Our practitioners are nationally licensed in acupuncture and herbal medicine
- We combine traditional Chinese medicine with modern nutritional science
- Our detox programs have produced measurable health improvements in patients
- We maintain strict professional standards through continuous medical education
Associations and certifications
- N.C.C.A.O.M
What people say
Changed my life
Miraculous transformation
Improved health
Blood glucose dropped
Liver spots gone
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture restores bodily balance by stimulating specific points to improve energy flow. This traditional Chinese medicine technique effectively treats chronic pain, emotional disorders, and systemic imbalances by activating the body's natural healing mechanisms. Patients experience reduced inflammation, improved organ function, and enhanced emotional well-being through regular sessions.
Nutrition Response Testing
This scientific system identifies nutritional deficiencies through muscle response testing. Customized supplement programs address specific health needs by analyzing the body's reflexes to determine optimal nutritional support. Patients receive personalized dietary recommendations that improve immune function and metabolic efficiency through whole food supplementation.
Somatic Experiencing
This body-centered trauma resolution method addresses stored physical and emotional stress. Gentle techniques release chronic tension patterns resulting from accidents, surgeries, or psychological trauma. Patients report improved emotional regulation and reduced physical symptoms through guided sessions that restore nervous system balance.
21-Day Detox Program
This comprehensive detoxification program supports liver, kidney, and digestive system function. Whole food nutrition combined with targeted supplements eliminates toxins and restores metabolic balance. Participants experience increased energy, improved digestion, and sustainable weight management through structured dietary protocols.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations address specific health conditions using time-tested botanical combinations. These natural remedies support organ function, boost immunity, and resolve chronic imbalances without pharmaceutical side effects. Patients receive individualized prescriptions that complement other treatment modalities for enhanced therapeutic effects.
People
Sara Pettitt
Owner/Practitioner
Sara Pettitt is a nationally licensed acupuncturist with a Masters in Chinese Medicine from Yo San University. She specializes in nutritional healing and is one of only 150 practitioners trained in Nutrition Response Testing. With over 30 years of experience in yoga instruction and somatic therapy, she combines traditional and modern techniques to address complex health issues.
Questions
What holistic health services do you offer?
We provide acupuncture, nutrition response testing, somatic experiencing, detox programs, and Chinese herbal medicine tailored to individual health needs.
How does nutrition response testing work?
This method uses muscle response testing to identify nutritional deficiencies and creates personalized supplement programs to address specific health concerns through whole food nutrition.
What conditions can your detox program help with?
Our 21-day detox supports liver and kidney function, improves digestion, and helps with weight management while addressing systemic toxicity and metabolic imbalances.
Do you treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes, our acupuncture and somatic experiencing therapies effectively address chronic pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal injuries through natural healing methods.
Are your practitioners licensed and trained?
Our lead practitioner holds a Masters in Chinese Medicine and is nationally licensed, with specialized training in nutrition response testing and somatic trauma therapy.
