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As a small private practice, I'm the staff and the only person you'll be in contact with. All appointments are confirmed the day before with a symptom check and exposure inquiry. Face masks, hand sanitizer/washing and temperature checks at each visit are required for everyone's safety. The treatment room is continuously purified with a medical-grade H13 HEPA air filtration system and all common surfaces are disinfected between appointments. Please stay home and rest if you're feeling ill.

Acupuncture ・ Herbal Therapy ・ Clinical Nutrition
T・R・E・A・T
Carla San Diego, L.Ac.
Established in New York City in 2013, Treat Acupuncture is a small private practice offering acupuncture, herbal & nutritional therapies provided by Carla San Diego, L.Ac. The clinics in the tri-state area have permanently closed but a new location will open soon to support the New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast communities. In the meantime, Carla's services are offered at Gentle Currents Wellness Center in Greenland NH.

Carla San Diego, L.Ac.
Licensed & Board-certified Acupuncturist NH∙CT∙NJ
I completed more than 3,500 hours over 4 years of didactic and clinical training in acupuncture, herbal medicine and bioscience at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC. Shortly after graduating valedictorian with a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, I earned national board certification and licensure to open my first private practice in Manhattan. I've since owned and operated clinics in Hoboken, NJ and Norwalk, CT. After nearly ten years of practice in the tri-state area, I relocated in 2022 to Seacoast NH where I look forward to opening my new clinic very soon!
While always continuing to learn, I practice a distinct style that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern orthopedics and clinical nutrition to balance the body's energy, anatomy and chemistry as one. While my techniques excel at managing pain, I also embrace Chinese medicine’s holistic approach to care offering gentle balancing therapies to support a variety of conditions from mental-emotional, digestive and hormonal issues to gynecological health and fertility/IVF support. Having personally dealt with most of the above, I tried acupuncture over two decades ago as a last resort. Since then, this medicine's remarkable power and sensible approach to health has been my first choice and I look forward to sharing it to with you!
Why Acupuncture?

Pre-dating modern science, acupuncture has been practiced in China for over 4,500 years. It's part of an ancient system of medicine that includes natural therapy with herbs, nutrition, massage and exercise. The basics of it haven't changed much over time, but since it's personalized, treatment is easily adaptable to changing modern needs. Essentially, sterile needles made of stainless steel are swiftly inserted through the skin at specific areas of the body to produce a therapeutic effect. While it may sound odd, it's simply a different way of seeing things to achieve the same goal - healing. Acupuncture is widely recognized throughout Asia as a therapy for common ailments and often integrated into national healthcare systems. It continues to gain popularity in the U.S. and is now covered by most health insurances as well as Medicare. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture in its review of over 200 controlled clinical trials proving acupuncture effective for over 100 conditions, including most listed below. As a true holistic therapy, it looks at the whole person and can help with both chronic and acute symptoms as well as get to the root of the problem. But even if you don't have any complaints, acupuncture is also preventative care to help you stay well physically and mentally. So whether you're here because nothing else has worked or just looking for a more natural approach to healthcare, acupuncture may be your solution.
Acupuncture can help with...
Chronic & Acute Orthopedic Pain
Low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, headaches, strains, sciatica, TMJ dysfunction, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, postoperative recovery & rehabilitation...
Allergies
Asthma, eczema, shingles, rhinitis, dermatitis, itching, hives, rashes, seasonal allergies...
Women's Health Issues
Irregular or painful periods, premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, IVF support, morning sickness, labor pain, malposition of fetus...
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Indigestion, bloating, gas, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain...
Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, grief, moodiness, brain fog ...
Testimonials
Services

Acupuncture
Acupuncture can create an almost immediate healing effect, providing natural symptom relief while balancing your system on a deeper level for lasting results. Treatments are customized to your needs and comfort level offering a range of techniques that include gentle needling, stronger qi stimulation and trigger-point acupuncture, aka dry needling.

Herbal Therapy
Chinese as well as western herbs can provide powerful medicine without the side effects. Like acupuncture, they help to regulate your body's energy or Qi. Unique formulas from Yintang Therapeutics are inspired by ancient wisdom but created for modern conditions to support your body's foundation and energetic function systemically.

Clinical Nutrition
Nutrients are essential to all the normal processes that take place in your body. When your system isn't working properly, it can be hard to absorb nutrients and even the healthiest diets may need support to heal well. Yintang Therapeutics nutritional blends are easily absorbed and promote normal system function to enhance your healing ability.

CBD Therapy
CBD has become wildly popular to help ease symptoms of stress such as pain, anxiety and insomnia. But not all CBD is created equal. At Sunsoil, their mission is to create affordable access to the best CBD products. Their Vermont-farmed certified organic hemp is tested multiple times throughout their unique production process to ensure the highest quality possible.