Holistic Health Care

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Specializing in Women's Health

Shanna Lynn Guzman L. Ac, MTCM

Shanna takes a holistic approach in treating infertility, PMS, menopause, and pregnancy. In her clinic she incorporates acupuncture, lab tests (trace mineral analysis and saliva testing), herbs and whole food supplements. She also evaluates diet, lifestyle, and exercise to incorporate the body,mind, and spirit.

InfertilityAcupuncture is a great modality to help couples conceive naturally or to help the success of ART (assisted reproductive therapy) such as IUI or IVF. Couples are treated with appropriate acupuncture protocols to fit the constitution of each person. Hair analysis and saliva testing are used to look at hormone levels during a woman’s cycle. Regulating a woman’s cycle, reducing stress, applying exercise, and incorporating a whole foods diet can create an environment for optimal hormone functioning. PregnancyOnce a woman has conceived, acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be further used to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Acupuncture can help reduce the symptoms of morning sickness, high blood pressure, fatigue, constipation, pre-eclampsia, stress, anxiety and insomnia. In later stages of pregnancy, acupuncture can turn a breech baby to a normal position and can be used to induce labor when a woman is past her due date. PMSAcupuncture and herbs can regulate menses, balance emotions, and help with pain free periods. When the body has those symptoms the body is out of balance. No woman should have to go through painful periods or mood swings. Acupuncture and herbs can help bring the body to a state of balance again. Menopause HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is recommended when symptoms of menopause first appear. HRT may alleviate hotflashes and prevent osteoporosis, but it also increases the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can treat menopause effectively and naturally. Every woman should go through menopause with no signs or symptoms. The symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia, depression, and dryness are all symptoms of the body being out of balance. Acupuncture and herbs can help bring the body back to balance and relieve symptoms completely naturally with no side effects.

What's New

Shanna Guzman and My Center For Acupuncture has a new Downtown San Diego location at Lounge Esthetique starting in March 2008. Appointments are available Mondays and Tuesdays. To book an appointment call 619-265-0960. There we will provide San Diego with premier acupuncture and wellness services. Call to make an appointment now.

My Center is now offering over the phone Trace Mineral Analysis and Hormone Testing. No matter where you are located we can ship the test to you and you send it off to the lab. We will receive your results and either fax or mail you the results. A consultation over the phone will go over your results and your recommended supplementation. Please call 831-457-2848 for more information.