Clairemont, CA
Essential Health Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine made modern, built on the Balance Method.
Why patients choose Essential Health Acupuncture
Essential Health Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in San Diego's Clairemont area, where doctorate-trained acupuncturists practice the Balance Method developed by Dr. Richard Tan. The team treats pain, women's health, fertility, digestion, sleep and stress with acupuncture, cupping and herbal medicine. Online booking and virtual sessions are available.
Specializes in
Acupuncture for pain, women's health, fertility, digestion, sleep and stress, supported by cupping and custom Chinese herbal formulas. The team includes doctorate-trained acupuncturists, with Dr. Han, PhD, L.Ac., trained in the Balance Method lineage.
Their approach
Care follows the Balance Method developed by Dr. Richard Tan, needling points distant from the area of discomfort so the treated area stays needle-free. Each visit starts with a thorough assessment and a plan that can combine acupuncture, cupping and herbs.
Easy to see
In the Clairemont area off Balboa Avenue, with online booking and weekday hours. Remote virtual sessions are offered for patients who prefer to be treated from home. Cash-pay practice.
Reviews
What patients say
What patients love
Reviewers describe a skilled, knowledgeable team and a courteous, caring front desk. A recurring theme is how easy it is to get seen, with same-day appointments often available. Many are long-term patients who return over the years and feel well looked after at every visit.
What they treat
Conditions Essential Health Acupuncture treats
How they treat
Services provided
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles at specific points.
Herbal medicine
Personalized herbal formulas.
Cupping
Warmed cups with gentle suction.
About Essential Health Acupuncture
Essential Health Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in San Diego's Clairemont area, where a small team of doctorate-trained acupuncturists practices the Balance Method. Treatment draws on acupuncture, cupping and custom Chinese herbal medicine to support pain, women's health, fertility, digestion, sleep and everyday stress.
How they work
Care follows the Balance Method developed by the late Dr. Richard Tan, who the clinic's founder apprenticed with. Rather than needling the sore spot directly, the Balance Method uses points on other parts of the body to prompt the body's own response, which often leaves the area of discomfort needle-free. Each visit begins with a thorough assessment, and a plan can combine acupuncture with cupping and tailored herbal formulas. For patients who prefer to stay home, the clinic also offers a remote, meridian-based virtual session.
The space
The clinic sits off Balboa Avenue in the Clairemont area of San Diego, with weekday hours and online booking. It runs as a cash-pay practice, and new patients are welcome to call or book online ahead of a first visit.
Practitioners
Dr. Eileen Yue-Ling Han, PhD, L.Ac., is the founder and director of Essential Health Acupuncture. She apprenticed with the late Dr. Richard Tan, the internationally known author of the Balance Method, and also founded the Academy of Acupuncture, which teaches the method to practitioners worldwide. Her focus includes internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and herbal medicine.
Dr. Cindy Trang, L.Ac., DAOM, is the clinic director at Essential Health Acupuncture, known among patients for a gentle, caring approach. She earned her Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2019 and holds a master's in traditional Oriental medicine. Her interests include women's health and the link between emotional and physical wellbeing.
Locations and Hours
Clairemont
5222 Balboa Ave #21
San Diego, CA 92117
Contact
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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New patients are welcome. You’ll book directly with the practice.