We specialize in treating women’s health, fertility, gut and digestive issues, chronic pain, fatigue, and emotional balance. We utilize all the tools that Chinese medicine has to offer- including acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and customized herbal formulas in granular form. In addition, we offer cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling for holistic and natural skin rejuvenation.

Welcome to Red Lotus Wellness Center, a Premier Integrative Medical Practice in Carlsbad and La Jolla.

On your first visit you will meet with one of our providers, where you can share your health concerns and they can learn about your unique health and wellness goals. If it feels like the right fit for you, they will perform a thorough examination, including a detailed medical history. The second visit to the office is a chance to review the results of the tests, performed and to present any abnormal findings. You will be given our best recommendation for resolving these problems and reaching your health and wellness goals. We take great care in listening keenly with each and every aspect of your health concerns, which allows us the confidence to know with certainty whether we can help or not, and our results speak for themselves; just take a look at our Testimonials Section.

Natalie Vail is an ordained Spiritualist minister, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, certified spiritual energy healer, psychic-medium, feng shui consultant and Birth Doula. She was born and raised in California and knew from the age of 4 that she wanted to be an alternative health care practitioner. By the time she was 8 year old, Natalie began studying energy healing and mediumship. She is certified by Harmony Grove Spiritualist Association’s Institute as a Spiritual Healer and Psychic-Medium and is ordained through Grace Spiritual Center in Encinitas, California.

Through a series of divinely orchestrated events, Natalie was led to study the ancient healing practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine and graduated from Pacific College in 2011 with a Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is licensed by the State of California as well as an NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and is currently finishing her Doctorate.

Before beginning her studies of Chinese Medicine, Natalie graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology and a minor in Music.

Natalie uses her healing and intuitive gifts in her everyday life and is committed to her own spiritual development. She views her role as a Healer to be an integral part of her life’s purpose and believes that every person possesses the innate ability to heal. Her vision is to be a facilitator who empowers and motivates people towards wellness in every aspect of their being.

AT HEALTHIER YOU WELLNESS CENTER, WE CHOOSE AN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE APPROACH WHICH FOCUSES ON THE WHOLE PERSON & NOT JUST THE DISEASE.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO INSPIRE HEALTH & WELLNESS; HELPING TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL BALANCE IN MIND, BODY & SPIRIT TO ALL OUR PATIENTS.

Thanks for visiting! Welcome to Acupuncture Nirvana!
When you visit, you'll relax on the heated massage tables with shoji screen room dividers surrounding each table. Healing music is playing, and you relax and let the acupuncture take your pain and stress away.