David Foster is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in the treatment of neurological and autoimmune conditions. He earned his Master's degree from Pacific College in 2013, apprenticed for two years under Dr. Frank Butler, studying “Zheng Gui Tui Na” massage, then an additional year with Dr. Clayton Shiu, studying the “Xing Nao Kai Qiao” technique to treat cerebrovascular disorders. Most recently he completed Botanical Biohacking’s Microbiome Mastery course. David holds a black belt in shorin ry’u karate and spent 15 years doing stand-up comedy. His passions include yoga, creative writing and old school hip hop, and he can also accept patients who speak Spanish only.

Blossom Acupuncture has clinics at Greenway Community Practice in Southmead, Bristol as well as a home practice in North Common, South Gloucestershire. Both clinics run an affordable acupuncture clinic, making acupuncture accessible to everybody

Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, Dipl.OM, LAc, CHT, CPHPCA is a transformative healer dedicated to guiding her patients on their personal growth, healing and transformation journeys through the depth and power of East Asian Medicine, Acupuncture treatments, Jungian Life Coaching, medical hypnotherapy and more. Her own personal commitment to her unique path of growth and self development shines through in her treatments and interactions with patients, holding a safe, compassionate space for vulnerability, depth and transformation. With a multifaceted approach that encompasses ancient wisdom, multiple modalities, trauma-informed care, and Taoist theory, Dr. Kim harmoniously integrates the body, mind, and spirit to unlock the full potential of healing.

A practicing Acupuncturist since 2010, Dr. Kim graduated from The Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and further received her Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences in 2018. Her expertise spans a wide range of issues and illnesses, with a particular focus on stress management, well-being, and the impact of illness or pain on overall health. She has successfully supported clients through major life transitions, chronic pain and illness, fertility concerns, pediatric patients, eating disorder recovery, spiritual growth, sports medicine, orthopedics, end-of-life support, and hospice care.

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.

We are a progressive, full-service clinic of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine offering natural treatments for such issues as pain, post-traumatic recovery, hormonal imbalances, infertility, signs of aging, digestive disorders, stress/anxiety and many chronic health conditions. Our passion is to help patients work towards achieving their goals of better health and wellness through promoting inner/outer balance and facilitating the body's own natural ability to heal itself.