Point Loma's 13 alternative medicine providers include Point Loma Acupuncture, Wholesome Brain Medicine for integrative care, and Beach Wellness—serving the 92106 and 92110 ZIP codes with acupuncture, naturopathy, and holistic treatments across the peninsula.
3065 Rosecrans Pl Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-988-2013
Verified1239 Scott St, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 858-252-0891
Verified1024 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619-788-0854
Verified3405 Kenyon St #513-1, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 646-660-1067
Verified3940 Hancock St #103, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-701-0228
Verified1370 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619-866-1414
Verified3810 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-847-6739
Verified3020 Cañon St, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619-795-2224
Verified2790 Truxtun Rd #150, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 814-766-2182
Verified3405 Kenyon St # 112, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-226-7200
Verified3555 Kenyon St Lobby, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-358-9629
Verified3156 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 858-220-5777
Verified3666 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-223-5581
VerifiedPoint Loma Acupuncture is the peninsula's named acupuncture practice, carrying a perfect rating and treating pain, stress, digestive issues, and fertility support with traditional Chinese medicine techniques. The practice draws patients from the 92106 and 92110 ZIP codes as well as neighboring Ocean Beach.
Acupuncture is one of Point Loma's most-searched alternative medicine keywords at 90 monthly searches—higher than any other alternative modality in the neighborhood. Additional acupuncture providers operate within the peninsula's broader alternative medicine roster, and residents who want more options can reach acupuncturists in Hillcrest and Ocean Beach within a short drive.
A single acupuncture session in Point Loma typically runs between $80 and $150, depending on the provider and whether the session includes additional modalities like cupping, moxibustion, or herbal consultation. Initial visits that include a full intake assessment and treatment plan tend to cost more than follow-up sessions.
Many PPO insurance plans now include acupuncture coverage, often allowing 12 to 24 sessions per year with a copay similar to a specialist visit. California law requires licensed acupuncturists to hold a state license (L.Ac.), and patients should confirm licensing before starting treatment. Community acupuncture models, where multiple patients are treated in a shared room at reduced rates, exist in other San Diego neighborhoods but are not currently offered on the Point Loma peninsula.
Point Loma's 13 alternative medicine providers include acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, herbalists, and integrative wellness practitioners spread from the Rosecrans corridor through the south peninsula. Wholesome Brain Medicine combines functional and integrative approaches to neurological and cognitive health, while Beach Wellness offers a broader range of holistic modalities.
The alternative medicine roster on the peninsula tends toward solo practitioners and small offices rather than large clinics, giving patients a more personalized treatment experience. Modalities available in Point Loma include acupuncture, naturopathy, herbal medicine, and bodywork—though residents seeking specialized treatments like Ayurvedic medicine or traditional Chinese herbal pharmacies may need to look in Hillcrest or North Park for a wider selection.
Several naturopathic doctors (NDs) practice on the Point Loma peninsula, offering an approach that combines conventional diagnostics with nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle interventions. Naturopathic physicians in California are licensed as primary care providers and can order lab work, prescribe certain medications, and perform physical exams.
Patients who choose naturopathic care often use it alongside conventional primary care rather than as a replacement. Insurance coverage for naturopathic visits varies—some PPO plans cover ND visits under a specialist copay, while others consider naturopathy an out-of-network service. Asking the provider's office about insurance acceptance before a first visit prevents billing surprises.
Many PPO plans sold in California include acupuncture as a covered benefit, typically allowing 12 to 24 sessions per year with a copay between $20 and $50 per visit. Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare are among the insurers that commonly cover acupuncture when performed by a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.).
HMO plans may or may not include acupuncture depending on the specific plan design, and Tricare covers acupuncture only for active-duty service members under specific conditions. Patients should call both their insurer and the acupuncture provider to confirm coverage, as some practitioners are credentialed with certain networks but not others. Point Loma Acupuncture is one practice to check regarding specific plan acceptance.
Functional medicine practitioners in Point Loma take a root-cause approach to chronic conditions, using extensive lab panels, dietary interventions, and supplement protocols alongside conventional medicine. Wholesome Brain Medicine incorporates functional and integrative frameworks into its treatment model, making it one of the peninsula's closest matches for patients seeking this approach.
Functional medicine visits tend to run longer than standard office visits—often 60 to 90 minutes for an initial consultation—and may include testing not covered by insurance (food sensitivity panels, comprehensive hormone panels, gut microbiome analysis). Residents who want a larger selection of functional medicine practitioners often look to Hillcrest and North Park, where the modality has a larger presence.
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