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Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Wellness Center empowers patients to achieve optimal health through integrative holistic care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With over three decades of combined experience, our practitioners specialize in acupuncture, herbal medicine, NAET allergy treatment, and clinical nutrition, addressing conditions like chronic pain, digestive disorders, and stress-related illnesses.We combine ancient healing principles with evidence-based practices to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit, emphasizing personalized care and patient education. Our mission prioritizes compassionate, non-invasive treatments that support the body's innate healing capacity while fostering long-term wellness through lifestyle modifications and targeted therapies.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
NAET Allergy Treatment
Clinical Nutrition
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Moxibustion
Gua Sha
Women's Health
Pain Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years combined experience in NAET allergy elimination techniques
- Our treatments integrate evidence-based research with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
- Personalized care plans address root causes rather than temporary symptom relief
- Board-certified acupuncturists with expertise in chronic condition management
- Comprehensive wellness approach combining acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal therapy
What people say
Amazing healer
Personalized treatment plans
Chronic pain relief
Compassionate care
Lasting results
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine needles at meridian points to restore Qi flow and balance energy. This non-invasive treatment addresses chronic pain, stress, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances by stimulating the body's natural healing processes. Backed by WHO recognition and clinical research, our sessions target specific health concerns while promoting overall wellness through individualized treatment plans.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations utilize plant-based ingredients to address health conditions ranging from allergies to autoimmune disorders. Our practitioners combine traditional Chinese herbology with modern research to create personalized remedies that complement acupuncture treatments. These natural solutions focus on systemic healing, supporting organ function, and enhancing the body's ability to maintain homeostasis without synthetic pharmaceuticals.
NAET Allergy Treatment
NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique) uses acupressure and muscle response testing to desensitize the body to allergens. This non-invasive method addresses food sensitivities, environmental allergies, and chemical intolerances by reprogramming the body's electromagnetic responses. With over 30 years of combined experience, our practitioners help patients achieve lasting relief from chronic allergic reactions.
Clinical Nutrition
Personalized nutrition plans focus on optimizing cellular health through whole-food diets and targeted supplementation. Our approach addresses modern lifestyle challenges by creating realistic dietary strategies that improve energy levels, metabolic function, and immune system strength. Education emphasizes sustainable changes rather than temporary diets, with practical guidance for various dietary needs and restrictions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Our comprehensive TCM approach integrates acupuncture, herbal medicine, and energy balancing techniques to treat conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and women's health issues. By addressing imbalances in Qi and bodily systems, we restore harmony through modalities including cupping, moxibustion, and therapeutic massage, all grounded in 3,000-year-old healing traditions adapted for modern healthcare needs.
People
Lauren Howard
Licensed Acupuncturist
Lauren Howard, L.Ac., has over 15 years of clinical experience in acupuncture and holistic health. Specializing in chronic condition management, she combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern nutritional science to create personalized treatment plans. Her patient-centered approach focuses on sustainable wellness through non-invasive therapies and lifestyle modifications.
Patricia Fitzgerald
Acupuncture Practitioner
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald brings extensive expertise in NAET allergy elimination techniques to our practice. With over 15 years of experience in integrative medicine, she specializes in treating environmental and food sensitivities through non-invasive methods that reprogram the body's allergic responses using acupressure and energy balancing.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively treats chronic pain, migraines, allergies, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, and women's health issues. The WHO recognizes its efficacy for over 40 conditions.
What happens during a first acupuncture visit?
Initial visits include health history review, tongue/pulse diagnosis, and personalized treatment planning. Expect 90 minutes for assessment and first therapy session focusing on your specific concerns.
Is NAET allergy treatment safe?
Yes, NAET uses non-invasive acupressure techniques to address allergies and sensitivities. Our practitioners have over 30 years combined experience with this proven method for food and environmental allergies.
How does herbal medicine complement acupuncture?
Custom herbal formulations enhance acupuncture effects by addressing systemic imbalances. This integrative approach provides sustained relief for chronic conditions while supporting the body's natural healing processes.
What wellness services are available?
We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, NAET allergy treatment, clinical nutrition, cupping therapy, and moxibustion for comprehensive wellness care tailored to individual health goals.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for potential insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance carriers. Check with your provider about out-of-network acupuncture and wellness coverage.
