About Us
WELCOME TO THE OM ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS
What does “OM” mean?
1. OM abbreviation
Oriental Medicine
The OM Acupuncture Wellness provides variety of natural healing modalities based on the Oriental Medicine to help your entire body health.
2. om \ ˈōm \
The om refers to peace, tranquility and unity. The sound and vibrations energize your body and calm your nervous system. It helps to connect people to people, time to time, and the universe to us.
Fall in love with healing yourself at The OM Acupuncture Wellness.
MISSION
The OM Acupuncture Wellness is your relaxing and restful healing place. We offer safe and effective treatment and wellness services optimizing balance of your health.
We aim:
• To provide highest quality of care and services to our community
• To listen attentively our patients to address their concerns and needs
• To support and serve the well-being of our community
Experience the greater health with The OM acupuncture and wellness care.
The OM acupuncture invites you.
Dr. Heejoo Hong, DAOM, L.Ac.
Founder & Owner: Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Dr. Hong is a compassionate Licensed Acupuncturist, Wellness Coach, and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Hong is dedicated to listen to her patients carefully to address their concerns and to educate them to achieve optimal health.
Dr. Hong’s tenure at the spinal center and medical centers has brought on extensive understanding of both modern and traditional medicines. While overseeing the acupuncture department, she designed and implemented various clinical programs in pain management, mind health, weight loss, detox, women’s health, children’s health, allergy, skin rejuvenation, hair loss, and body contouring. She will help you to have a detailed understanding of your body and find a comprehensive personalized care plan with safe and optimized treatment.
With over 15 years of practice as an acupuncturist, Dr. Hong performs full range of acupuncture techniques including TCM, 4 Needles Technique, VST, Anatomical Acupuncture, Kinetic Acupuncture, Trigger Point Technique, Facial and Hair Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Guasha, Cupping, Scalp Acupuncture, and Auricular Acupuncture. She was also involved in various research projects and successfully introduced Traditional Chinese Medicine to other health care providers as a part of the IOMRI (International Oriental Medical Research Institute).
Dr. Hong believes that spiritual well-being is equally important for a balanced healthy life. When Dr. Hong is not working, she enjoys traveling with her husband and experiences new cultures and cuisines. She adores hairy friends including her cat Cookie. Dr. Hong is an avid yogi and also enjoys Pilates. With her love for the outdoors, you may run into her at one of the hiking trails of San Diego. Don’t forget to say “Hi!”
PROFESSIONAL STUDY AND AFFILIATION
• B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, UC Berkeley, CA
• M.S.,Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture, Southern California University, CA
• D.A.O.M., Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Emperor’s College, CA
• Former Vice President, IOMRI (International Oriental Medical Research Institute), CA
• Certified Member, Korean Medicine Facial Rejuvenation Society, Seoul, Korea
• Certified Practitioner, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Facial Cupping Guasha, Michelle Gellis, L.Ac
• Certified Health Care Practitioner, Metagenics(First Line Therapy), CA
• Researcher/Presenter, iSAMS (Symposium on Acupuncture and Meridian Studies) Conference at UC Irvine, CA
• Medical Volunteer, Los Angeles 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, CA
• Certified Practitioner, Willed Body Program at UC Irvine, CA
• Certified Practitioner, AISA (Association of International Saam Acupuncture), CA
• Clinical Residency Program, Samra Hamsoa Acupuncture Spinal Center, CA
• Practitioner, Dr. Midas, CA
• Supervisor Acupuncturist, Acupia Wellness Acupuncture Inc., CA
• Practitioner, Mountain Health and Community Services Inc., CA
Dr. Kelsi Sando, DACM, L.Ac.
Doctor of Acupunture and Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupunturist
Dr. Sando is dedicated to listening carefully to her patients, addressing the root cause of their concerns, and empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Dr. Sando has a background in both clinical research and holistic medicine that has given her a well-rounded understanding of health from both modern and traditional perspectives. She has extensive training and experience in treating pain and injuries with acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, active release techniques, e-stim, moxa, and herbal medicine.
She is a certified Microneedling provider and has advanced training and experience in Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture. She also specializes in treating internal conditions such as digestive complaints, allergies, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, and mental health conditions. She has experience working in mental health outpatient intensive treatment setting supporting patients with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, C-PTSD, OCD, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Sando believes that true healing involves addressing the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health. Her approach is gentle, compassionate, and rooted in providing treatments that are holistic, personalized, minimally invasive, virtually pain-free, and highly effective. She works closely with each patient to develop personalized care plans that support the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance. She is passionate about helping her patients feel empowered, supported, and confident in their journey toward lasting wellness.
When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Sando enjoys dance, art, and spending time with her cat, Camilla. She looks forward to partnering with you on your journey to wellness.
CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Health and Science
• Bachelor’s of Science, Biological Sciences, University of California Irvine
• Clinical Research Coordinator, University of California Irvine, Department of Pediatrics
• Clinical Research Assistant, National University of Natural Medicine
• Certified Microneedling Provider, San Diego Cosmetic Acupuncture
• Advanced Cosmetic Acupuncture Certification, Acuregen
• Acupuncturist, Whole Family Wellness Center
• Microneedling & Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Provider, White Rabbit Day Spa
• Acupuncturist & BodyMind Provider, True Life Center for Wellbeing IOP Mental Health Treatment Center
• Acupuncturist & Active Release Techniques Provider, Action Performance Care
• Acupuncturist & Herbalist, San Diego Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
• Acupuncturist, Hillcrest Community Acupuncture
• Acupuncturist, Modern Acupuncture
• Herbal Pharmacy Assistant, My Herbal Pharmacy
• Certified Yoga Instructor
SPECIALTIES
• Pain management
• Sports medicine & injuries
• Mental health conditions: stress management, anxiety, panic disorder, burnout, adjustment disorder, major depressive disorder, prolonged grief disorder, premenstrual depressive disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, personality disorders, OCD, somatic symptom disorder, and autism spectrum disorder
• Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture and Microneedling
• Insomnia
• Digestive disorders
• Allergies, autoimmune conditions, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and other immune system disorders
• Chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain disorders, and other chronic conditions
• Weight loss
Heidi Brockmyre, M.S., L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Heidi Brockmyre is a California Licensed Acupuncturist with more than 15 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, women’s health, fertility and reproductive medicine, pain and musculoskeletal care, cosmetic acupuncture, and integrative wellness. She believes the most effective care begins with listening carefully to each patient and understanding the whole
person, not simply treating an isolated symptom.
Heidi has extensive experience supporting women throughout the reproductive and hormonal lifespan, including menstrual and hormonal health, natural fertility, IVF and assisted reproductive technologies, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. She is the founder and developer of the registered-trademark Fertility Activation Method®, a system integrating Chinese medicine pattern differentiation, acupressure, nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body practices. She also developed Total Pregnancy WellnessTM and Midlife ActivationTM and designed the Activate FertilityTM app to make Chinese medicine principles more
accessible outside the treatment room.
In addition to women’s health, Heidi has extensive experience treating pain and musculoskeletal conditions. Her graduate education at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine included Chinese medicine and hands-on bodywork training, and she has approximately three years of professional massage and bodywork experience. This background informs her use of
acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Tui Na, acupressure, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and therapeutic bodywork.
Heidi also has a longstanding interest in facial rejuvenation and integrative wellness. She completed Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture training early in her acupuncture career and more recently completed AcuMicro microneedling training for facial rejuvenation, acne, and hair restoration. She is a certified trauma-informed Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and
received Acutonics Sound Medicine and Tuning Fork Therapy certification in 2017. She has years of experience facilitating sound healing and mind-body practices.
Her approach is warm, intuitive, educational, and highly individualized. Outside of the clinic, Heidi loves travel, nature, animals,
music, and exploring traditional healing practices from around the world. Her lifelong curiosity has included herbal studies, time living in South Korea, an apprenticeship with a traditional Maya herbalist and healer in Belize, and experiential study with traditional healers in Peru.
CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• M.S., Traditional Oriental Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego
• B.A., English Writing, University of Pittsburgh
• Founder & Developer, Fertility Activation Method®
• Creator, Total Pregnancy WellnessTM and Midlife ActivationTM
• Creator & Designer, Activate FertilityTM App
• Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Training
• AcuMicro Microneedling Training: Facial Rejuvenation, Acne & Hair Restoration
• Acutonics Sound Medicine & Tuning Fork Therapy Certification – 2017
• Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Breathing Space: Trauma-Informed Conscious Connected Breathwork
• Acupuncturists Without Borders Training: Community-Based Acupuncture for Disaster and Trauma Relief
• Former Owner & Licensed Acupuncturist, Heidi Brockmyre Acupuncture
• Former Licensed Acupuncturist, Zen Fertility Acupuncture / Chang Acupuncture
• Former Owner & Massage Therapist, Sunset Cliffs Body Therapies
• Former Massage Therapist, 92nd Street Y Spa, New York City
• Herbal Studies, Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine
• Traditional Herbal Medicine Apprenticeship, Belize
SPECIALTIES
• Women’s health and hormonal balance
• Fertility, natural conception, IVF and ART support
• Menstrual health, perimenopause and menopause
• Pain management and musculoskeletal conditions
• Stress, nervous system regulation and general wellness
• Cosmetic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation
• Microneedling for facial rejuvenation, acne and hair restoration
• Breathwork, sound healing and mind-body wellness
Our Clinic Information
LOCATION
1011 Camino Del Rio South STE100
San Diego CA 92108
CLINIC HOURS
Mon: 10-7pm
Tue: 10-6pm
Wed: Closed
Thur: 10-7pm
Fri: 10-6pm
Sat: 10-3pm
Sun: Closed
CALL US
619.915.6007
theomacupuncture@gmail.com
