Pilates People is proud to include acupuncture on our menu of services.  We are now taking appointments to address your individual concerns: from back pain, hip pain, neck and shoulder stress and tension, headaches, migraines, digestive disorders, stress relief, health optimization, facial rejuvenation and more.  In most cases we can bill your insurance for acupuncture treatment.

Lisa Swanson L.Ac.

Lisa Swanson L.Ac. has been working in the field of natural medicine for over 8 years.  She has a broad range of experience and has treated diverse communities.  Lisa is a California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist and graduated from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, California at the top of her class.  Prior to acupuncture school she attended Mills College in Oakland, California and studied pre-med.  Before going into private practice Lisa treated women with cancer at the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic and specialized in Hepatitis C at the Kuan Yin Healing Arts Center.  She held residencies at the California PacificMedical Center stroke rehabilitation clinic, the Lifelong Family Practice Clinic, the Women's Cancer ResourceCenter, and the HAART Methadone Clinic treating patients with addiction.  Lisa practices the Balance Method which required special training and is extremely effective in treating just about any ailment, especially pain.  Acupuncture is a natural way to treat acute and chronic pain, allergies, digestive dysfunctions, GYN issues including fertility, PMS, and menopausal symptoms, weight and lifestyle management, jetlag, colds and flu, insomnia and emotional disorders.  Lisa is excited to join the Pilates People team and looks forward to being of service to you and the Carmel Valley community.  All insurances are accepted and discount packages are available