Affordable quality community acupuncture that is about fixing health imbalances. Experience from 19 years of surgery and 14 in acupuncture to help your needs.

I specialize in helping one to find their path to health whether that be less pain, ability to make it through the next day, or to facilitate natural healing. I am an advocate for LGBTQ+ and wish to aid the community in many ways.

Pam practices a unique, holistic and compassionate approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She has extensive experience in the field of pain management and has siixteen plus years of practicing TCM.


In addition to acupuncture, she skillfully integrates the use of herbal remedies, moxa, cupping, therapeutic massage, guided meditation, and other modalities. Pam is deeply committed to supporting each client on his or her journey back to health, with proven success.

Dr. Réquel Lopes, AP is the owner and healing practitioner at Dragonfly Wellness in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, FL. She earned her graduate degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the prestigious AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, in Austin, Texas. She is a licensed acupuncture physician in the state of Florida and board certified by the National Certification of Oriental Medicine Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Oriental Medicine. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Barnard College of Columbia University in Psychology. She is a member of Florida State Oriental Medical Association.

She has been treating patients for the past 10 years. As a licensed Acupuncture Physician, she brings her extensive experience to her patients by using an integrative care approach. She uses various modalities in combination, to best address her patient’s needs. This comprehensive approach may include acupuncture, cupping therapy, Chinese herbal formulations, as well as lifestyle counseling to restore balance and promote optimal health for the body, mind, and spirit. She incorporates various styles and techniques with her gentle needling treatments –Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, Esoteric Acupuncture (Sankey Acupuncture), Master Tung Style, Dr. Tan’s Balance method, and Neuro-acupuncture from Dr. Hao.

Dr. Lopes treats successfully a wide variety of pain, insomnia, emotional, digestive issues, headaches, gynecological and fertility challenges, insomnia and emotional issues. She is fueled by her passion to help people to truly take hold of their health and wellness. She is successful because she listens and empowers each one to reach their goals.

Dr. Lopes give back to her community in many ways. She participates in health fairs, fundraising events and she is the chair of the HIV Planning Council and a board member of The Poverello Center, one of the largest food banks in Broward County. She is a firm believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, which includes personal and community healing.

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.