Melida Gonzalez L.AC., Acupuncturist
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Melida Gonzalez L.AC.

Acupuncturist

3320 Second Ave. San Diego CA, 92103
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Dr. Melida I. Gonzalez is a Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Bankers Hill, San Diego, CA. Dr. Gonzalez evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Melida specializes in Pain Management, Women’s Health including: OB/GYN diseases and conditions, Menopause and Infertility, Emotional problems, Autoimmune diseases and Musculoskeletal disorders including low back pain, neck pain, headache, and migraines. She considers Herbal Medicine as an important resource for restoring one’s health and she utilize herbal prescriptions in conjunction with acupuncture and nutrition to balance the body from within. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Gonzalez treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

Education and Training

PACIFIC COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE MSTOM 2010

Board Certification

American Board of Medical Acupuncture

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
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Melida Gonzalez L.AC.'s Expert Contributions
  • Can acupuncture help with knee pain?

    Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and improve mobility in joints, so in a shorter answer YES it can help. But if the underlying condition is from structural/tissue damage such a torn meniscus or from a tear in the cruciate ligaments then you'll probably need surgical repair. READ MORE

  • Can acupuncture loosen tight muscles in neck?

    YES, acupuncture can help to loosen up and reset muscle fibers, even the small muscles that attach all the vertebrae to one another (multifidus and para-spinal muscles) which are very often involved in neck and low back pain. READ MORE

  • Does acupuncture work for anxiety?

    Yes, your acupuncturist will be able to determined what organs are out of balance to treat accordingly. It could be related to Liver Yang excess, blood deficiency, Yin excess, etc. These are all Chinese patterns, so one Western condition could have many patterns in Chinese Medicine, depending on other symptoms, your Acupuncturist will formulate a specific herbal formula and Acupuncture Protocol to help balance and restore mental, physical and emotional health. READ MORE

  • I have a migraine problem. Should I see an acupuncturist?

    Definitely! With Traditional Chinese Medicine we treat each patient according to their specific signs and symptoms with costumized Herbal Medicine formula and Acupuncture protocol. READ MORE

  • Can acupuncture help treat thyroid imbalance?

    Yes. Acupuncture combined with herbal medicine, and dietary therapy can help rebalance your body's Yin and Yang functions. Hypothyroid is seen as a Yin Excess yang deficiency while Hyperthyroid is presented with Yang excess symptoms and yin deficiency. READ MORE

  • Can acupuncture help in treating vertigo?

    Yes. Acupuncture combined with a proper Chinese formula can improve your symptoms. In traditional Chinese medicine, we diagnose diseases differently than conventional medicine. For one disease or condition, there could be different patterns, your practitioner will be able to identify the underlined pattern and it could take a couple of treatments to notice improvement, but there are no side effects from acupuncture or Chinese herbs. READ MORE

  • Does acupuncture help in weight loss?

    Yes, acupuncture can help with weight loss combined with a good diet or purification program. I've seen my patients drop an average of 10-15 lbs in 3 weeks and keep the weight down when continuing regular treatments and diet. Acupuncture can help to improve your metabolism and relieve anxiety that can be the cause of overeating. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

ACUPUNCTURE, CUPPING, MOXIBUSTION, ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE, GUA SHA, TUI NA, CHINESE MEDICINE. Conditions treated with Acupuncture include: Pain Management, Low back pain, Sciatica, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Migraines, Headaches, OB/GYN, Menstrual problems, I

Areas of research

The effects of Herbal Medicine (including CBD extracts) for modulating inflammatory response, Neurochemical effect in the brain, long term use and effects on endocrine system and reproductive system.

Melida Gonzalez L.AC.'s Practice location

Melida I. Gonzalez, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.

3320 Second Ave. -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-253-7884
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