Meli has been an incredible help to me in recovering from a shoulder injury. After 4 visits I feel like I am on the verge of 100% recovery. She has an awesome presence in her practice and I always feel like I am in good hands. I have recommended her to 3 people, and they have reported good results as well. I cant say enough good things about her. I have worked with 4 other practioners over the years and she is the best by far. read more

Meli is an amazing Acupuncturist, healthcare professional, and person. I have been seeing her for 2 years and she has helped improve my muscle and nerve pain. I highly recommend her, she's a true healer! Thank you for all that you do to help me improve my overall health. read more

I can't reccomend Melida enough, she has the best hands in the business!! You simply need to meet Melida for your stress to start going away. She has a genuine and warm personality that makes you feel very relaxed. My problem was a strain on my left bicep, it had the form of a deep indent for several days and it was beginning to really worry me, to the point that I stopped exercising. I read all kinds of wrong information online with no clear treatment. I had learned that Melida had recently moved her business to San Diego. I went to see her at the beautiful Bunker Hill office, and after giving it some thought, a deep tissue massage with tiger balm my muscle completely recovered! After two days it feels like it was never there. Melida is a genuine specialist, and she has a passion for helping people. She knows a thing or two about making your body relax and adjust. I will be recommending her to my family and friends! read more

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I have been a patient of Melida Acupuncture for a few years now. My experience has been great from my first appointment. She will take the time to listen to my concerns and will make enough questions to assess what is the best treatment for me. She is always punctual and very flexible with my schedule. Since I begin my treatmentI have seen great results for my allergies and she's also helped me change my every day habits into healthier habits. I would and have recommended her to friends and family. read more

I started with Melida over 6 months ago because of a hand injury from work. She was my fourth acupuncturist after initially working with overbooked practices, curt therapists, and fluorescent treatment rooms. Melida is truly kind, exceptionally bright, and has set up a beautiful practice that makes me re-commit to my own sanity and wellness every time I visit her. Melida has been a gift to the continued recovery of my hand by treating the entirety of my physical wellbeing. I understand my body on an entirely new level, and working consistently with Melida pushes me to continue listening to the signals my own body gives me on a daily basis. She knows me well enough to know when I am most sensitive during my cycle and when she should do some extra calming points. After only a few weeks, she already had a sense of my personality and how I tend to manifest my stress and anxiety. I would write a new review for every session I've ever had and will have with her if it meant Melida could become an entry point to acupuncture for more San Diegans. read more

I would highly recommend Melida to any of my friends and family. She helped me heal from a severe hormonal/stress condition and I'm so grateful I found her. She is passionate about her work and caring for her patients, always learning to improve her treatments and a great source for professional holistic advice. read more

I have been a patient of Melida Acupuncture for almost two years. She is very knowledgeable and listens to you to to determine best treatment. She has helped helped me tremendously with with upper back and neck pain. The treatment rooms and atmosphere is very calming. I definitely recommend Melida as your acupuncturist! read more

Melida has been helping me balance out my hormones, anxiety, and overall help this year after being referred to her by a fellow acupuncturist! She always goes above and beyond in recommending lifestyle adjustments, supplements, and looking into blood work results to see how I can best achieve my health goals. I have been dealing with ongoing issues and within a few sessions and herbal supplements my symptoms started improving. Investing in your health is definitely worth it! read more

Just left my first of many sessions with Dr Melida. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and sweet.. she fit me in last minute for a back muscle pain I've been having for the past 2 weeks and left feeling super relaxed.. conveniently located in a victorian house with no issues of parking. I loved the zen feel as soon as I walked in- a very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere... Thank you!! read more

I am writing this review with a heavy heart because I just moved away from San Diego, and will no longer get to see Melida (except when I come back to visit). She has been aligning my Qi and helping me in my fertility & overall wellness journey for about 3+ years. She is so genuine & kind. Her energy is so calming and peaceful. She truly cares about her patients. Your first appointment is a consultation and she really listens to what you are feeling within your body and what you're hoping to achieve from acupuncture- then come the needles.... they're so tiny. After a couple sessions, you'll be so relaxed- ugh it's wonderful. I ask so many questions and you can tell Melida is passionate about Chinese Medicine. You can hear it in her voice as she answers all my questions (at every appointment). I have referred friend after friend to her. I believe in her work and her practice. She helped me navigate through multiple pregnancies: one natural & two via IVF. The second to last visit I had with her, I was able to bring my baby in for her to see her and it was so so special. Full circle. Melida has a gift. I highly recommend you see her if you are thinking about acupuncture... or if you're stressed, feeling depressed, you're infertile or in pain, or even if you feel like your energy could use a boost. Melida's work WILL help. Parking is no big deal it's on the street, she accepts insurance, and takes copay via venmo. You will be so glad you started getting your Qi aligned by Melida. read more

I was visiting family in San Diego and Melida Gonzalez squeezed me in for an acupuncture appointment. She was kind and very professional. She eased so much of the pain and tightness I was carrying after my long plane travel. I made a second appointment to see her again the day before I left to keep the momentum going. She performed acupuncture and cupping (which I highly recommend to anyone with tight muscles). I am sure it was that session that allowed me to survive an 18 hour day of travel without becoming ill. read more

I love love LOVE Meli!! She is the absolute best acupuncturist in San Diego! She is caring and makes me feel like I'm the most special person in this world when I see her. I've been seeing Melida for over 9 months and I don't think I'll ever stop as she helps me with stress, anxiety, and other pains I've accumulated over the years. I highly recommend her for all of your acupuncture needs. She truly cares and worries about her patients' health like no one else. Because of her I've gotten back to doing yoga, meditation, and overall taking care of myself. Her advice and suggestions have improved my overall wellness along with supplying me with high quality eastern supplements as well as vitamins. If you're wondering whether acupuncture is the right fit for you or looking to find a comfortable and safe environment with a professional, Meli is the best person to care of your needs and answer any questions. Tell her Rosalia referred you ;) read more

This Woman is amazing. She has helped me with hot flashes, feet problems, shoulder problems stomach problems. You name it. She is my first choice before seeing a western medicine Dr. If you have any health problems or just need to be centred, go see her, you will not regret it. She works tireless to solve your problems. She makes it her personal goal to heal your ailments. Relax and enjoy the music while she does her magic. read more

I started acupuncture two years ago as part of a vigorous approach to sciatica and an enflamed piriformis muscle. my Doctor recommended surgery and said I must stop playing golf. my regiment of yoga, chiropractor, stretching and acupuncture over the last two years has resulted in occasional minor low back pain and while working and playing golf two or three times a week. About six months ago my acupuncturist moved to Texas. Before he left he recommended Melida. I am so happy I took his recommendation. Melida understood my needs and continued my treatment perfectly. she is so committed to providing the best treatment possible. I have complete confidence in her. read more

Melida is truly an expert who is professional, kind, knowledgeable and just amazing at what she does. She goes above and beyond to help her patients and has made such a difference during these 8 months of my pregnancy. In addition to this she has done incredible work doing facial acupuncture as well. I am beyond grateful to have found her and you will be too. read more

Awesome place to get acupuncture plus many more services. Melida makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable during your service. I would not go anywhere else. Come check her out! read more

Melida is great! I came in for prenatal acupuncture and she knows exactly what areas needed attention. She is very attentive and meets all expectation! read more

Melida is fantastic! She is personable, makes you feel comfortable, and really listens to concerns. I first came in for an ankle sprain, then hip pain, she's even helped with the infamous menstrual cramps, and has alleviated all of these problems. I definitely recommend going to her- it is really the only place/time I ever feel relaxed and "unplugged". Thank you Melida :) read more

I have been working with Melida Acupuncture since 2012. Melida truly practices from the heart: I am able to completely detach and relax during every appointment. Not only is she sensitive to her patient's needs and non-judgmental, but she really listens to all concerns, thoroughly discusses all your questions and empowers you to take an active role in your healing. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was diagnosed with anxiety 2 years ago, after going to so many home doctors who said would help with my anxiety, it never worked, it came to the point where I couldn't go out for 2 whole years, I even had to miss school days because I would get nervous and would feel like I have to use the restroom, I would feel hopeless, because it was affecting my school, my relationship with friends and my husband, my mom recommended me to melida, I made an appointment and my mom told me to have Faith, my mom said she will help me, I had faith. My first appointment I came in shaking, feeling nervous, feeling the need to go to the restroom, we started with the Chinese needles and she would put them on and I would have to tell her to take them off because I felt like I needed to go to the restroom, she nicely understood, my next appointment I felt better but still nervous, I was actually able to make it through the whole session, to make it short... I feel so happy I was recommended to her because it's only been 2 and a half months and I'm already going out with friends, feeling myself and not having anxiety and nervousness, not feeling like I need to use the restroom every time i go out, I totally would give her 10 stars if I could she's amazing. Everytime I go and come out of my appointment I feel super relaxed and super good will totally keep coming to her, and will totally recommend to my friends, she loves her job and loves to help people out. read more