Reclaim your Vitality.
Classical Acupuncture & Daoist Alchemy in Hillcrest, San Diego
Unlock your Authentic Self.
DIEGO GARCIA - SAN DIEGO BASED ACUPUNCTURIST
Meet Your Expert in Body, Mind & Spirit Medicine
I offer Classical Chinese Medicine & Daoist Alchemy in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—a sophisticated, time-tested approach to holistic healing and profound transformation. I have served the community with authentic Chinese medicine since 2017.
What Sets My Practice Apart:
- Classical Acupuncture mentorship with Ann Cecil- Sterman
- Daoist Alchemy apprenticeship with Leta Herman
- 13 Ghost Points, 9 Heart Pains, & The 9 Stages of Alchemy
- 10 yrs. experience as a former strength coach
- California Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist
Whether you're seeking relief from pain, healing from trauma, or searching for deeper spiritual cultivation—I offer medicine that sees and treats all of you.
Wondering if we’re a good fit?
Send me a text or email from your phone and I will be in touch soon discuss a consultation call.
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What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a proven healing modality with over 3,000 years of clinical use. While commonly known for pain relief, acupuncture effectively treats anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, fatigue, digestive disorders, auto-immune conditions, hormonal imbalances, injury & post-surgical recovery, and complex degenerative diseases.
—The Classical Difference—
I practice Classical Chinese Medicine, a rare and advanced form of channel-based acupuncture that treats the body, mind, and spirit as one. Instead of using a standard protocol of points for ailments, I treat the entire acupuncture channels based on your pulse. This superior diagnostic approach gives your body a clear therapeutic message, often leading to profound clinical results—This is acupuncture as it was intended.
Is Acupuncture Painful?
Most patients find acupuncture to be extremely relaxing, and many fall asleep during treatment. I use super-fine needles to ensure minimal discomfort.
Not ready for needles? No problem, you can still be treated and I can activate the channels via energetic acupressure or remotely via virtual treatments if you’re unable to attend in person.
Find out if acupuncture is right for you. Schedule your consultation today.
Daoist Alchemy
In Daoist philosophy, your spirit incarnates with unique lessons to learn. Your mind, through free will, may choose to resist these opportunities for growth. Your body is tasked with manifesting whatever the mind resists.
—We often call this “disease”—
Therefore we can say that all disease stems from the mind—not as something pathological, but as a way of showing where the opportunity to release resistance exists.
What I Offer:
-The 9 Stages of Alchemy: This journey is about empowering you to step into your role as the protagonist of your story and maximize your spiritual potential.
-The 13 Ghost Points: This treatment releases spiritual obstacles manifesting as addiction, self-sabotage, obsessions, and any deeply rooted patterns that hamper your authentic self from expressing fully.
Is It Right For You?
When time and awareness alone doesn't create change you want, it's often because cellular patterns persist in the body. Daoist Alchemy treatments reveal who you are, your spiritual curriculum in this lifetime, and how to move past the resistance keeping you stuck.
Discover if Daoist Alchemy is right for you. Schedule your consultation today.
★★★★★ 5.0 Rating | 30+ Google Reviews | Click to read reviews
"Gateway Acupuncture is worth driving an hour to for treatments. Diego is caring, listens deeply, and explains the process beautifully. I felt better after each visit."
—TIMOTHY S.
"Diego is an extraordinarily gifted practitioner. His generosity of spirit combined with technical expertise and depth of knowledge are a rare combination. He will stand with you all the way."
—JOSIE J.
"Diego is fantastic and he did a stellar job addressing my pain. He helped me find the root of my pain. I can now work out with heavier weights and enjoy life without the tweaks and pains."
—CHRISTINA G.
"I'm 90 years old and needed a hip replacement. The pain was so bad my next move was a wheelchair! After working with Diego things were better. I can't say enough or rate high enough!"
—ROBERT C.
"The discomfort due to my arthritis has substantially subsided through Diego's strong intentions. Treating the root cause offers a much healthier outcome."
—DEBRA L.
Step Through The Gateway
Your journey begins with three simple steps
New patients, text me to set up a complimentary consultation call. It takes less than a minute to get started.
1. REACH OUT
We'll have a brief conversation to discuss what brings you in and I’ll recommend a personalized treatment path.
2. CONNECT
Your first session initiates a shift from coping to flourishing. Anything is possible when your body, mind, and spirit align with your fullest potential.
3. THRIVE
Sessions start at $180 | Save with packages | Click to view full pricing