Pinnacle Acupuncture

Pinnacle Acupuncture is a City Heights practice on University Avenue in San Diego, led by Dr. Gary Tran, DACM, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with nine years of experience. The clinic uses acupuncture alongside cupping, therapeutic massage, microneedling and herbal medicine, with a focus on pain and overall well-being.

How they work

Care starts by looking for the root cause rather than masking symptoms, after which Dr. Tran builds a personalized treatment plan for each patient. Sessions center on acupuncture and can add cupping, therapeutic massage, herbal medicine or microneedling depending on the goal, from a focused visit to a full session combining several modalities. The clinic positions acupuncture as an option worth trying before more drastic steps, and aims to be a supportive place for people dealing with pain that has not responded to other approaches.

The space

The clinic sits on University Avenue in City Heights, a central San Diego neighborhood. Pinnacle Acupuncture accepts insurance and offers an online form to verify benefits, and it runs monthly wellness memberships and prepaid, transferable packages for patients who visit regularly. Appointments can be booked online.