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
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
