
Mission Valley, CA
The OM Acupuncture Wellness
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine for pain, fertility, and whole-body wellness.
Why patients choose The OM Acupuncture Wellness
The OM Acupuncture Wellness is a Mission Valley, San Diego practice where a team led by Dr. Heejoo Hong, DAOM, L.Ac., brings over fifteen years of experience. Care spans pain, fertility, sleep, allergies and skin health, pairing acupuncture with herbal medicine, cupping and gua sha. Insurance accepted, with private-room and community options and online booking.
Specializes in
Pain, fertility, sleep, allergies, skin health and mental wellness. The team is led by Dr. Hong, DAOM, L.Ac., with more than fifteen years of practice, alongside Dr. Sando, DACM, L.Ac.
Their approach
Every visit begins with a careful consultation and a personalized plan. Acupuncture is offered in a tranquil private room or an affordable community lounge, and can be paired with cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and herbal medicine.
Easy to see
In Mission Valley, San Diego, with weekday and Saturday hours, easy parking and online booking. Most major insurance plans accepted, plus HSA and FSA.
Reviews
What patients say
What patients love
Reviewers describe a calm, spotless clinic where the practitioners listen closely and never rush, and treatments leave them relaxed and refreshed. A standout theme is the warm, efficient front-desk staff, who are named again and again for making check-in and scheduling easy. Many are weekly regulars who recommend the practice to friends and family.
What they treat
Conditions The OM 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.
Gua Sha
A smooth-edged tool stroked along the skin.
Moxibustion
Gentle warmth from smouldering mugwort.
Aromatherapy
Therapeutic plant-based essential oils.
Microneedling
Very fine needles across the skin's surface.
LED Light Therapy
Colored LED light applied to the skin.
Nutrition therapy
Food and diet guidance.
Structural alignment
Hands-on bodywork and alignment.
About The OM Acupuncture Wellness
The OM Acupuncture Wellness is a Mission Valley clinic in San Diego where Oriental medicine meets modern care. Founded by Dr. Heejoo Hong, DAOM, L.Ac., the practice offers both private-room and community-lounge acupuncture, and builds each treatment plan around the individual rather than a standard protocol.
How they work
Care begins with a careful consultation, then a plan tailored to each patient's history and goals. Acupuncture is delivered in a tranquil private room or an affordable community lounge, and can be paired with cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, herbal medicine and aromatherapy. The team also offers cosmetic facial acupuncture and microneedling for patients focused on skin health.
Meet the team
The OM Acupuncture Wellness brings together practitioners trained across acupuncture, Oriental medicine and cosmetic care. Meet the people who provide your care.
Practitioners

Dr. Heejoo Hong founded The OM Acupuncture Wellness and brings more than fifteen years of clinical experience. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, she trained at Emperor's College after a degree in molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, and offers a full range of acupuncture techniques alongside cupping, gua sha, moxibustion and herbal medicine.

Dr. Kelsi Sando is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a background in both clinical research and holistic care. She treats pain and injuries with acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and herbal medicine, and has advanced training in cosmetic facial acupuncture and microneedling as well as mental health support.
Locations and Hours
Mission Valley
1011 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92108
Contact
Hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Ready to book with The OM Acupuncture Wellness?
New patients are welcome. You’ll book directly with the practice.