Natural Medicine in San Diego, CA

Most popular service: Whole Body Cryotherapy Brands Used: Juka Reservations/Appointments: Optional Established: 2015 Staff Size: 2–10 people Parking: Parking lot Handicap Accessible: Yes Q&A with Amber, Operations Manager What’s your favorite part about your job? Easily the best part of being a "cryotherapist" is the reward of bringing relief to those who have been suffering from chronic pain or serious ailments. It's especially fun turning skeptics into believers... after just 3 minutes. Many people who live in chronic pain have tried everything under the sun - oftentimes undergoing months of treatments and therapies with little to no result. Cryotherapy is a systemic reaction in the body. It is not just about getting an injury cold to reduce inflammation - it is a whole body reaction to your skin temperature (not internal temperature) dropping so quickly. Your body releases it's own "medicine" & oxygenates all of the blood it has pulled into your core. When clients step out, that enriched blood gets pushed back out through the entire body. Watching peoples' faces as they experience that feeling for the first time is the best part of this job. What steps do you take to make your clients feel at ease? At Chill N Out we strive to create a personal relationship with all of our customers and tailor the treatment experience to their needs & comfort levels. We want the session to feel more like a visit to the spa than the doctor's office: spacious, comfortable dressing rooms; private treatment rooms; soft lighting. We know most first-timers struggle more with nervousness than with the actual procedure itself, so the one-on-one time with the tech allows an opportunity for clients to ask as many questions as they need to put their minds at ease. Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover? It is not as cold as you think. Many clients describe it as "refreshing". Although your skin becomes cold, your internal temperature will usually increase rapidly - a unique sensation. Although almost all of our clients report feeling the beneficial effects of their first session immediately after stepping out of the cryosauna, we highly encourage clients to come 3-5 times to notice the full range of benefits cryotherapy has to offer. Most clients find that after the initial nervousness is out of the way, they can quickly hit their goals of getting to lower temperatures and longer session times.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? Ka Acupuncture offers individualized treatment plan using Traditional Chinese Medicine that includes acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and Chinese herbal medicine. We also integrate this health care with conventional medicine to achieve treatment goals with your primary care physician. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? Noeun Ka, L.Ac (licensed acupuncturist) is the founder of Ka Acupuncture. With a compelling passion for natural healing, she ventured into studying traditional Chinese medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She believes the body can heal itself more efficiently when the body is balanced. What do you love most about your job? To be able to provide compassionate health care to achieve optimal health with little to no side-effects is rewarding, not just for myself, but also for the community. I love going to work knowing that I can make a difference in people's lives by helping them be pain-free and feeling rejuvenated. What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer? I have received different feedback, but a funny one is from a patient who had daily stress and said that she "felt as good as having a margarita". Yes, acupuncture works in a way that releases endorphins (feel good hormone) just like alcohol but without the negative side-effects and hangover.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? We are the only location in San Diego that specializes in the Cryofacial and localized cryotherapy treatments. The Cryofacial is an innovative beauty treatment that shrinks pores, reduces wrinkles, and increases collagen production. Localized cryotherapy helps with pain, swelling, and inflammation. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? This new beauty treatment is still very unknown and many people still do not have any idea about all of the wonderful benefits it has in comparison to conventional facial treatments. We wanted to bring this wonderful treatment to our home, San Diego, to share with all of you. What do you love most about your job? We love being able to see the positive reactions of customers as they go through treatments. Almost all of our clients come back after their first treatment and tell us how much it improved their skin, even after just one treatment. We hope to continue to bring this satisfaction to everyone. What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer? Most of our clients that have tried other beauty treatments on their face, such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and other facials. Some have even done all of the above, and swear that out of everything they have tried, this is the treatment that works the best.

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? Here at The Healing Hive our holistic healing Reiki Treatment includes sound healing, crystal healing, and pyramid healing, which offers a full spectrum of treatments in just one session. Speeding up the recovery of physical, mental and emotional pains/trauma. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? Witnessing my dog not being able to walk up stairs due to hip displacment issues sparked my passion to help. Soon after being informed Reiki helps animals and people with joint pain I soon became certified and It was only after 5 minutes of Reiki, Brutus was running up the stairs chasing the cats. What do you love most about your job? It is very rewarding to be able to help someone who has never experienced Reiki. I also find it very fulfilling to turn initial skeptics into raving fans. Lastly, I love the fact that I am able to remind people of the true healing power they hold within themselves. What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer? "Thanks to you and your service I am feeling much better. I have less back pain from the pins in my back, and I was also able to change my life and go in the right direction with the energy clearing. Being in alignment has helped me make better decisions on a day to day basis. I feel lighter."

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition? Centrally located in Mission Valley. We are 100% Bilingual in English and Spanish. One session includes Reiki Energy Healing, Biomagnetism (Healing with Magnets), Chakra Balancing, and Aura Cleansing. Reiki and Biomagnetism help restore the body's natural balance so that it can heal itself. What was the inspiration to start or run this business? For years I had a chronic disease, I looked at Alternative Medicine, after one Biomagnetism and Reiki Healing session, my body was optimized and in two weeks I was healed. Since then I became very interested in Alternative Medicine and Holistic Healing to the point that I became a practitioner. What do you love most about your job? Making a connection with new people, balancing and helping there body's optimize for self healing, and being a part of the healing process. What is the best reaction you've ever gotten from a customer? Came in for a therapy session because of back pain, after one session the pain was almost gone. I forgot to them that my legs had been in pain for a few years, I‘d seen doctors but never got a permanent solution. To my amazement my legs don’t hurt anymore. Did another session and back pain is gone.

It took seven years of living with the chronic aches of an old sports injury before Dr. Sean Miller agreed to visit a chiropractor. This experience exposed him to an entirely new approach to health care and he was inspired by the way in which chiropractic aids the body's natural healing capabilities instead of relying on prescription medications and invasive procedures. After that initial appointment, it only took six months before Dr. Miller enrolled in a chiropractic college. Dr. Miller now shares his passion at Go Chiropractic, using modern diagnostic technology—including digital x-rays—and his extensive training to help others. Treatments focus on the structure and alignment of the spinal column, and aim to locate wayward vertebrae that may be interfering with the healthy function of the central nervous system. Hands-on adjustments then shift these vertebrae back into position and alleviate any strain that this imbalance may have placed on the spinal joints. In addition to helping improve mobility, chiropractic care restores healthy communication from head to toe, which allows the body to more efficiently recover from the pains caused by injuries, stress. Additionally, Go Chiropractic features a team of massage therapists and nutritional counselors. By working directly with Dr. Miller, these practitioners are better able to help clients find relief through key lifestyle changes.