OUR HEALING TEAM
All of our amazing Acupuncturists have received four-year Master of Science degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine, are licensed by the State Board of California and have been practicing science-based healing arts for over 8 years.
OSCAR TALAMANTES
Healing Modalities: Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Counseling + Nutrition Therapy, Massage, Gua Sha, Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Oscar is a health and healing powerhouse! His love of acupuncture, herbal medicine and Martial Arts is contagious. With every treatment he offers practical advice along with warmth and understanding. His advanced training is in orthopedic and sports injuries, digestive disharmony, inflammation disorders and pain syndromes.
“My passion lies in helping others heal themselves through acupuncture, nutrition, bodywork, and lifestyle counseling.”
SITA WHITE
Healing Modalities: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Cupping, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Counseling + Nutrition Therapy, Massage, Qi Gong, Gua Sha and Facial Acupuncture
Sita is filled with compassion, joy and healing wisdom! She believes in a mind, body, spirit approach to life and healing. Her healing treatments are a combination of intuitive guidance, practical diagnosis and compassionate care. Sita's advanced training is in Women's Health & Fertility, Neurology, Healthy Aging, Emotional Health and Facial Acupuncture.
“Chinese medicine is a potent healing art that promotes self-care and provides deep healing of the body, mind and spirit. I’m honored to be part of a community of wellness and affordable healthcare.”
KELSI SANDO
Healing Modalities: Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Counseling + Nutrition Therapy, Gua Sha and Facial Acupuncture
Kelsi is a deeply committed healing practitioner. She brings knowledge and experience in treating women’s health, geriatric, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions. She is dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well being of her patients. Her treatments are holistic, and often incorporate a combination of acupuncture, gua sha, herbal medicine, and diet and lifestyle recommendations.
CAT HOUDEK
Healing Modalities: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Counseling + Nutrition Therapy, Gua Sha, Kambo and Facial Acupuncture
Cat utilizes the wisdom of ancient medicines and traditions to optimize our health in the modern world. She is eager to holistic healing and lifestyle recommendations for every patient to thrive. Her training and experience has focused on mental-emotional health, reproductive health, chronic illness, and facial acupuncture.
TASHA MINTZER
Healing Modalities: Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Counseling + Nutrition Therapy, Gua Sha, Pediatrics
Tasha is new to the HCA team! She brings a kind, powerful healing energy to all of her treatments. She has advanced training in chronic conditions, women’s health, pediatrics, Japanese style acupuncture, orthopedics, gut-brain axis balance, holistic nutritional counseling, and Kambo. She recently graduated with a Doctorate in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health Sciences here in San Diego. Welcome Tasha!