Rancho Bernardo, CA
Gentle Acupuncture & Wellness
Helping our clients achieve balance and harmony.
Why patients choose Gentle Acupuncture & Wellness
Gentle Acupuncture & Wellness brings unhurried, one-on-one care to Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, where Mikaila Cameron, DACM, L.Ac., OTR/L, pairs gentle Japanese-style acupuncture with a background in occupational therapy. Care covers migraines, chronic pain, fertility, sleep, allergies and menstrual concerns, with herbal medicine and cupping. By appointment. VA insurance accepted, superbills provided for other plans.
Specializes in
Dr. Cameron focuses on gentle Japanese-style acupuncture, drawing on a background in occupational therapy alongside Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, lymphatic drainage, and energy work.
Their approach
Each visit opens with a thorough intake plus tongue, pulse, and abdominal assessment to find the root of the concern, then a treatment on a far-infrared heated mat. Sessions stay one-on-one and unhurried, with extra-fine needles.
Easy to see
Rancho Bernardo clinic, by appointment. Requests go through the contact page. Superbills are provided, with VA insurance accepted and out-of-network billing available for UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna.
Reviews
What patients say
What patients love
Reviewers describe the practitioner as warm, intuitive, and deeply attentive, in a calm and welcoming office. The theme that recurs most is how gentle and unhurried the care feels: extra-fine needles most people barely notice, every session kept one-on-one, and time taken to listen closely and answer questions without making anyone feel rushed.
What they treat
Conditions Gentle Acupuncture & Wellness 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.
Nutrition therapy
Food and diet guidance.
Mindfulness
Breathing and relaxation techniques.
Structural alignment
Hands-on bodywork and alignment.
About Dr. Mikaila Cameron
Dr. Mikaila Cameron, DACM, Dipl. O.M., L.Ac., OTR/L, founded Gentle Acupuncture & Wellness in Rancho Bernardo. Dr. Cameron's path into this work started in Western healthcare: Dr. Cameron studied occupational therapy and psychology as a double major, graduated with honors, and worked as an occupational therapist before earning a master's and doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. That background shapes how Dr. Cameron cares for people, pairing a thorough clinical eye with kindness and patience.
How they work
Dr. Cameron practices gentle, Japanese-style acupuncture, which uses the thinnest needles and a light touch to work with your body's own capacity to heal. Every appointment begins with a review of your current concerns along with tongue, pulse, and abdominal diagnostics, so care can look for the root of an issue rather than only its symptoms. During treatment you rest on a far-infrared heated mat while Dr. Cameron places fine needles, taking care not to dig or twist so the experience stays comfortable. Alongside acupuncture, care draws on Chinese herbal medicine, fire cupping, lymphatic drainage, and energy work such as Reiki, breathwork, and theta healing, plus cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling. Sessions are always one-on-one and never rushed.
The space
The clinic sits in Rancho Bernardo and is kept calm, clean, and welcoming, so it supports the care you receive. Treatments are by appointment only. Dr. Cameron's approach is warm and unhurried, always happy to answer your questions. New patients are welcome, and you can reach out through the contact page to begin.
Locations and Hours
Rancho Bernardo
11777 Bernardo Plaza Ct #200
San Diego, CA 92128
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