About Dr. Kelsi
Dr. Kelsi Sando is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Her specialties include pain management, anxiety and stress management, hormone balancing, cosmetic facial acupuncture, and microneedling.
In addition to her acupuncture licensure, Dr. Kelsi is a certified Microneedling provider and Active Release Techniques (ART®) provider.
Dr. Kelsi's background includes earning her bachelors degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where she also competed as an NCAA Division 1 athlete, high jumper, on the Track and Field team. Dr. Kelsi's interest in holistic health and healing began during her time as a collegiate student-athlete. The rigorous demands of both her schooling and athletic career taught her the importance and necessity of living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Her experience gave her a holistic view and understanding of health and well being.
After earning her bachelors degree, Dr. Kelsi worked in clinical research at University of California, Irvine and then the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland Oregon. At this time in her life, Dr. Kelsi was introduced to and discovered Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as a means to overcome some personal health challenges. After experiencing first-hand how quickly and efficiently Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treatments were able to help her to regain and optimize her health, she decided to dedicate herself to helping others in the same capacity. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego.
Dr. Kelsi Sando addresses the root cause of her patients' concerns with treatments that are non-toxic, minimally invasive, virtually pain free, and effective. Dr. Kelsi’s patient care is gentle, compassionate, and individualized. She takes a holistic approach to healing and considers and addresses the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all her patients.
Dr. Kelsi Sando’s treatment plans are as unique as each of her patients. She provides traditional and cosmetic acupuncture treatments, Active Release Techniques ®, cupping therapy, gua sha, moxibustion, herbal medicine, vitamin and supplement recommendations, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and when necessary will perform functional medicine testing.
Dr. Kelsi Sando looks forward to partnering with you on your journey to wellness.