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.

“I feel so privileged to be in the position, for the rest of my life, to help others. The best part of my job is being able to help people truly heal. Most people, to some degree, are in some level of pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. My goal as a provider is not only to treat symptoms, but more importantly to treat the root causes of those symptoms to help people truly be well and live vibrantly. That’s what wellness is, and that’s what I love to help others achieve.”

When Melinda is not treating patients, you will most likely find her in the ocean with her family on the Seacoast of NH. Melinda is an avid surfer (yes, even during the New England winters!), certified yoga teacher, and lifelong athlete. She possesses an innate appreciation of the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and healthy body and mind.

As a licensed Acupuncturist, Melinda blends the best of both eastern and western medicine. In addition to her education and clinical experience, Melinda spent over a decade training doctors in medical devices and robotic surgical technology. As a result, she has an excellent foundation and appreciation for western medicine, while recognizing the importance of comprehensive, integrative care for patients. Compelled by helping others, she made the decision to leave her career and become a healthcare provider herself. Melinda chose the field of Acupuncture because it gives her the unique opportunity to provide personalized, holistic, patient-centered care.

Melinda Ferreira is a nationally board-certified Diplomate of Acupuncture, and is licensed to practice in the state of NH. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University. During her 3 years of training, she completed clinical internships at Massachusetts General Hospital, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Cambridge Health Alliance, MCPHS University, and Element Care Senior Clinic. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.

Aloha!
I have been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine on the big island since 2008. I completed my Master's Degree at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Pain and stress are always something I can provide relief from, but Internal Medicine is my favorite. Usually as one condition is being treated, others resolve themselves! Please give me a call to discuss how I can be of service! Mahalo!

Miranda is a Licensed Acupuncturist and is certified by the National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine with her Masters degree in Acupuncture in August of 2014 with over 2200 hours of educational and clinical hours in the practice of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Her practie of acupuncture has evolved with her training and experience with BodyTalk and she has developed a Priority-based acupuncture style that asks the body what it wants to work on. This method has proven to have a greater effectiveness in getting the body back to health and wellness or in maintaining health and wellness while saving you time and money.

I practice in the Virginia MN and surrounding area. I have a Master degree of Oriental Medicine. I am also an herbalist and believe that 'food is our medicine'.
I teach my patients how to enhance lifestyles and it is my belief that 'what you do the 6 days between treatments, makes the biggest impact on health and wellbeing.' I will teach you home remedies and give you insight that allows your body to heal itself.