Carlsbad, CA
Intuitive Healing Acupuncture
Revitalize with acupuncture and facial rejuvenation.
Why patients choose Intuitive Healing Acupuncture
Intuitive Healing Acupuncture is a calm, whole-person practice in Carlsbad where Pier Santiago, DACM, L.Ac., pairs acupuncture with fire cupping, therapeutic massage and facial rejuvenation. Care covers chronic pain, migraines, fertility, sleep, allergies and menstrual concerns, kept gentle and unhurried. Appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with online booking. Cash-pay practice.
Specializes in
Dr. Santiago blends acupuncture, massage, and facial rejuvenation, drawing on a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine, and early training in Ayurveda and massage therapy.
Their approach
Care starts with a thorough intake and a plan built around each person's goals. Sessions stay gentle and unhurried, often combining acupuncture with warm massage or fire cupping so the whole body can settle.
Easy to see
In the Faraday Spectrum building in Carlsbad, with appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Book online. Cash-pay practice.
Reviews
What patients say
What patients love
Reviewers describe the practitioner as thorough, attentive, and easy to talk to, taking real time to understand each person before treating. A recurring theme is how calm and unhurried each visit feels: the practitioner walks first-timers through every step and often finishes with a warm massage, so many leave feeling relaxed, welcomed, and well cared for.
What they treat
Conditions Intuitive Healing Acupuncture treats
How they treat
Services provided
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles at specific points.
Cupping
Warmed cups with gentle suction.
Structural alignment
Hands-on bodywork and alignment.
About Dr. Pier Santiago
Dr. Pier Santiago, DACM, L.Ac., is the practitioner behind Intuitive Healing Acupuncture in Carlsbad. Dr. Santiago's path into holistic healing began with Ayurveda and Thai Yoga Massage, and it has grown over the years into acupuncture, Chinese medicine, therapeutic massage, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Santiago's work is to give each person a calm space to relax, rebalance, and feel more like themselves.
How they work
Every visit starts with a real conversation. Dr. Santiago takes time to understand what brought you in, then builds a treatment plan around your goals. Sessions are gentle and unhurried, using fine acupuncture needles and, when it helps, warm massage, fire cupping, or facial rejuvenation. The aim is for you to feel nourished and balanced when you leave, and a little steadier each time you return.
About Intuitive Healing Acupuncture
Dr. Santiago earned a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2014, and completed a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Pacific College of Health and Science in 2021. For six years Dr. Santiago worked at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing as an Ayurvedic therapist, acupuncturist, and instructor, alongside some of the most experienced healers in the field. Dr. Santiago cares for a wide range of concerns, from everyday aches and tension to stress and general well-being, and loves sharing the calm and balance this work can bring.
Locations and Hours
Carlsbad
2382 Faraday Ave, Suite 200-23
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contact
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Ready to book with Intuitive Healing Acupuncture?
New patients are welcome. You’ll book directly with the practice.