Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Provider in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Chinese Medicine has been dedicated to providing exceptional customized care through Traditional Chinese Medicine since 2012. Our approach integrates acupuncture, herbal prescriptions, and lifestyle therapies to address symptoms and promote holistic wellness. With over 12 years of private practice experience, owner Kristen Swegles combines advanced training in women's health and pain management with a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy. Our services are designed to activate the body's natural healing processes while offering personalized guidance for long-term wellness.We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education and adherence to ethical medical practices, ensuring safe and effective treatments for conditions ranging from chronic pain to hormonal imbalances. Our commitment to community health is reflected in our comprehensive consultations and insurance verification services.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Prescriptions
Cupping
Moxibustion
Gua Sha
Tui Na
Reiki
Floral Acupuncture
Flower Essences
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12 years of specialized experience in women's health and pain management
- Our treatments combine ancient techniques with modern medical understanding
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to individual health patterns
- Our clinic maintains strict sterilization protocols for patient safety
- We accept major insurance plans for treatment accessibility
Associations and certifications
- California Acupuncture Board
What people say
Talented acupuncturist
Serene atmosphere
Effective pain relief
Professional and thorough
Life-changing results
Services
Acupuncture
Precision placement of sterile needles at specific meridian points to regulate qi flow and stimulate healing. This ancient technique effectively addresses chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, and stress-related conditions through natural energy modulation.
Herbal Prescriptions
Customized formulations of tinctures, teas, and pills targeting individual health patterns. These botanical remedies enhance acupuncture effects while addressing digestive issues, immune function, and emotional well-being through natural biochemical pathways.
Cupping Therapy
Controlled suction therapy to release muscle tension and improve circulation. This technique effectively reduces chronic pain, enhances athletic recovery, and alleviates respiratory conditions by promoting localized blood flow and toxin removal.
Moxibustion
Controlled application of therapeutic heat using smoldering mugwort to stimulate acupuncture points. This warming technique enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery from musculoskeletal injuries through targeted thermal stimulation.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Specialized needle techniques combined with infrared therapy to improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines. This non-invasive treatment promotes collagen production and addresses aging signs through enhanced facial circulation and muscle toning.
People
Kristen Swegles
Owner, Licensed Acupuncturist
Licensed acupuncturist with 12 years of private practice experience specializing in women's health and pain management. Holds a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has treated patients since 2012.
Questions
What conditions can you treat?
We treat chronic pain, women's health issues, digestive problems, insomnia, migraines, and stress-related conditions using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with United, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser, Workers' Comp, and Personal Injury cases for out-of-network coverage.
What happens during a first visit?
Your initial 90-minute appointment includes health history assessment, tongue/pulse diagnosis, and personalized treatment plan development with acupuncture therapy.
Is acupuncture painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort with our ultra-fine needles, often feeling deep relaxation during treatments.
What makes your practice unique?
Our approach combines 12+ years of specialized experience in women's health with customized herbal prescriptions and integrative wellness strategies.
