Arise Acupuncture

Dr. Arielle Caruso, L.Ac., DACM, is the founder and clinic director of Arise Acupuncture in San Diego's Bay Park neighborhood. She holds a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and blends the traditions of Chinese medicine with a modern, integrative approach, helping patients look past isolated symptoms to understand the whole person.

How they work

Care at Arise Acupuncture is grounded in listening: careful attention to patterns, context, and the ways the body communicates over time. Rather than chasing symptoms, Dr. Caruso looks at how the body's systems are connected across digestion, hormones, the nervous system, immunity and emotional health. Every visit begins with a thorough intake, and treatment plans are personalized to each patient, drawing on acupuncture, herbal medicine, targeted nutrition and lifestyle guidance. When it helps to understand underlying imbalances, functional lab testing and nutrition support are woven in. Dr. Caruso also offers cosmetic acupuncture and holistic microneedling for facial rejuvenation and skin health.

The practice

Arise Acupuncture is located off Gesner Street in the Bay Park neighborhood of San Diego, also serving nearby Clairemont and Point Loma. The clinic is designed to feel calm and welcoming, a place where patients feel seen and supported. Dr. Caruso earned her doctorate at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego and has pursued advanced training in areas including pain, cosmetic acupuncture and abdominal therapy, bringing an integrative, whole-person perspective to every visit.