We are located in the historic downtown Woodstock Square. Having been in practice for twelve years, Amadea has had experience working with a wide variety of health issues and concerns.  She has worked with people with pain including injuries, surgeries and auto immune disorders.  Emotional concerns and stress are also commonly treated in her practice.  She has specialized experience working with infertility and has worked closely with medical doctors in the field.  Many people come to acupuncture regularly once they experience how it is preventative and helps with stress.

Wisdom Ways Acupuncture is dedicated to assisting women in attaining high levels of Well-being through the use of gentle Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and Nutrition. With over 20 years clinical experience in both Western and Eastern clinics, Inger Giffin, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. has helped dramatically improve the lives of thousands of patients. She has trained in both the US and China, where she studied at one of the top medical schools in the country. Her primary Chinese Medical education was obtained in California, which has the most rigorous testing and educational requirements in the U.S.

At Pulse Acupuncture, we provide a safe, painless and effective alternative medicine that provides holistic solutions to a number of physical and emotional issues. We take a unique approach to each individual's specific problem and provides customized treatments tailored to the individual needs.
Marina Doktorman uses traditional acupuncture techniques to effectively treat a variety of conditions without the need for surgical procedures or pharmaceuticals. She believes in a painless approach to healing and feature modern treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion and more. Pulse Acupuncture provides an excellent choice for anyone looking for an alternative form of treatment that provides lasting relief from chronic condition and acute pain.

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.

Carmen E. Jiménez is a bilingual (Spanish) Holistic Medicine Practitioner with a Master’s in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University (Los Angeles, CA) and a Bachelor's of Arts from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY). She is licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health as a Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and is qualified to provide Acupoint Injection Therapy and is certified Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for AcupunctureOriental Medicine (NCCAOM). In addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Carmen has trained in various advanced techniques in Functional Physiology and Bio-Energetic Medicine. These include Total Body Modification, Natural Healing Systems and Functional Nutrition, to name a few.

​Prior to becoming a Holistic Medicine Practitioner, Carmen managed and helped develop clinical trials for pharmaceuitcal companies, domestic and internationally. She has an extensive experience studying the effects of prescription medications on the body and this knowledge motivated her to pursue a change in careers.

Carmen is passionate about self-empowerment through healing and believes that the power that made the body also heals the body. Because of her unique and diverse training, Carmen is able to provide comprehensive treatments that integrate Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine.