Other Practitioners

Dave Garza
Certified Massage Therapist, NCBTMB Member
Dave Garza Therapeutics
(619) 980-5111
dgarzman@gmail.com
I have been practicing massage since 1994 and instructing massage therapists, yoga teachers and other health professionals since 1997. I treat many different acute and chronic pains that my clients present me such as/ but not limited to: Low back and hip pain Problematic necks Headache issues A wide range of shoulder issues Many different jaw disharmonies (pain from grinding/clenching/TMJ alignment issues) And of course, much, much more. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or want to schedule an appointment, thanks!
Sandra McKay-Billion, L.Ac.
Life Spark Fertility Acupuncture
(619) 232-8391
www.lifesparkfertilityacupuncture.com
Sandra McKay-Billion L.Ac. has been practicing since 2005. She is Nationally Certified, and California Licenced in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her expertise lies in the treatment of pain, PTSD, women’s health, and fertility. Sandra incorporates acupuncture, cupping, cold laser therapy, red light therapy, and MPS therapy in her treatments.
Sandra helps patients conceive naturally and also provides support for those needing Assisted Reproductive Technology (IVF/IUI). She has provided acupuncture sessions for on-site embryo transfers at most of the IVF clinics in San Diego.
As a Community Care provider for TriWest, Sandra loves helping local veterans reduce their pain and PTSD symptoms. Military discounts are provided for active veterans and their immediate families.


Elien Alexander, HHP
Alexander Holistics
(858) 560-8595
Elien’s mission in her practice is to inspire her clients towards better health and well- being. Each session, she takes the time to assess and listen to YOU. Elien has combined her various experience and professional training to design a session of Massage and Bodywork created for your individual needs.
Elien received a Bachelor in Health Science through San Diego State University in 1993. In 1997 she became a Holistic Health Practitioner from The School of Healing Arts (SHA). The same year, she became Certified in Pre-Natal, Peri-Natal and Postpartum Massage through Carole Osbourne-Sheet. After graduation, she was asked to teach at SHA where she taught Pregnancy Massage and Parasympathetic Massage for 18 years. Elien continued her Certifications in Hypno-Birthing through Marie Mognan and Doula training with DONA International. Elien rounded out her educational training in Homeopathy from the Homeopathic Academy of Southern California (HASC) in 2005. In 2015 became an Advance Pranic Healer through Master Koa. He is the son of Master Choa Kok Sui.
Marjeanne Estes, CMT, NCBTMB
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
(858) 775-8622


Dr. Tasha Mintzer, DACM, L.Ac.
Medicine of the Peace
Acupuncture & Family Wellness
https://medicineofthepeace.com/
Medicine of the Peace offers Chinese and Indigenous medicine services for the whole family. Our goal is to serve our community by connecting individuals with the means to achieve their most optimal health. We provide natural and holistic health and wellness services utilizing the modalities of Eastern medicine and Amazonian traditions with the ultimate goal of restoring balance within. Our services include: acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture, holistic microneedling, herbal medicine, fertility & pregnancy support, fire cupping, gua sha, Kambo, and cacao.
Dr. Tasha Mintzer, L.Ac. is a California Board certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Nationally certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture, a fourth generation medicine woman and trained as a Kambo facilitator in Curvenaca Mexico under curandera Natasha Devi of Peru. Dr. Tasha’s wish is to partner with her patients so they may access their own personal healing potentials without the use (or less use) of pharmaceuticals and surgical interventions. She empowers her patients to trust in their own bodies capacity to heal themselves. Dr. Tasha is a living testament to the power of acupuncture and herbs as she has been healing with eastern medicine since she was a child. Her clinical experience includes the treatment of pediatric health, mental-emotional health, reproductive health, pain reduction, chronic conditions and cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling.

Susan Van Note
Trauma-informed Somatic Practitioner and Bodyworker
Restore with Awareness
susan@restorewithawareness.com
https://restorewithawareness.
Susan Van Note is a trauma-informed Somatic bodyworker and a Somatic Experiencing® practitioner in training.
She works with people who want:
- relief for chronic pain and muscle tension
- relief for symptoms of stress, anxiety and overwhelm
- addiction recovery support
- relief for stuck energy of trauma stuck in the body
- actionable nervous system regulation techniques
She is certified in The Feldenkrais Method®, Craniosacral Therapy, Havening Techniques®, and HeartMath®.
Her effective somatic tools are designed to help clients find permanent relief from chronic pain, feel grounded and connected within their bodies safely, and work with the stuck energy of anxiety and trauma held in the body in a gentle, non-invasive way.
Susan has a private practice in San Diego and also works with clients in several local wellness centers for substance abuse and mental health recovery.
Dr. Chrissy Mogannam, DC
Just Be Chiropractic
Holistic & Intuitive Chiropractor
(619)736-9690
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Dr. Chrissy, DC is the founder of Just Be Chiropractic, a holistic center for community healing and nervous system evolution. Individuals and families see Dr. Chrissy to experience a new level of ease, presence, and vitality through intuitive and potent chiropractic care. Her style is very unique with longer appointments as well as integration time during your appointment and with each adjustment being different every time you come to the table. Dr. Chrissy sees your wholeness and guides you towards expanded awareness and embodiment resulting in alignment physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Dr. Chrissy’s approach focuses on the tone of the nervous system, providing adjustments through gentle, deep and attuned forces with the framework of BioGeometric Integration (a chiropractic approach working with the sacred geometry in your body), craniosacral therapy, and chakra system adjustments. Specializing in women’s health, she offers support for menstrual disfunction, conception, pregnancy and postpartum care, along with womb healing during any phase of womanhood. She also has training and experience with providing care with infants as well. She also is a mentor teaching health foundations to support her clients in their transformation as well as a bowspring teacher and hosts workshops. Follow us on Instagram to keep up to date on upcoming events.


Dr. Kelsi Sando, DACM, L.Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
(619) 746-8599
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.
Dr. Kelsi’s background includes earning her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where she also competed as a 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.
After earning her bachelor’s 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 personal health challenges. She decided she wanted to help others in this capacity and went on to receive her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego.
With experience and training in both Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Kelsi has a unique approach to patient care that is both holistic and scientific. She 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 addresses the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all her patients.
Dr. Kelsi is in-network with many insurance plans! Submit your insurance information via her website and we will verify your coverage.
Dr. Kelsi Sando looks forward to partnering with you on your journey to wellness.
Other Practitioners Outside of Our Office

Monique Magana
Spiritualhood
https://www.spiritualhood.com/
Hi my name is Monique Magaña and I am a reiki master, sound healing practitioner and life coach. It has become my life’s purpose & mission to bring back ancient traditions & rituals done with prayer, intention & to educate the community on spirituality & energy healing. I love helping clients on their spiritual journey by having tools available and offer insight.
In my sessions I also offer aura clearings, chakra readings and spiritual guidance. I began studying spirituality in 2017 and it has been an amazing journey. My goal is to spread this healing in various different ways & help people connect to God, themselves & their spiritual team.
I offer one on one sessions, private group sessions, workshops and community ceremonies.
I am looking forward to being of service.
Jigme Lingpa Center
https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/
Jigme Lingpa Center is independently run and operated Dharma Center and non-profit organization, inspired by the vision of Lama Lhanang Rinpoche to provide students, the community and the public at large with Buddhist teachings, centers of fellowship and places to meditate and develop their practice.
Lama Lhanang serves as the spiritual teacher at the organization. With his guidance, Jigme Lingpa Center continue to grow and provide meaningful service to students and the public. They can be found throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia as well.
Please check the calendar for other practices throughout the month.
