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Shannon Wheelwright
(She/Her/Hers)
DACM, L.Ac, NPI # 1710437058
Dr. Shannon Wheelwright, DACM, L.Ac, is a California Board Certified Acupuncturist offering integrative, patient-centered healthcare. She is a Pacific College of Health Sciences graduate with a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Shannon’s patients experience personalized treatments with a combination of Eastern and Western treatment modalities. She empowers them through education, giving them the tools to take control of their healthcare. Her multi-faceted approach helps her patients to achieve optimal health.
Shannon is inspired by the balance nature brings. When she’s not working with her patients, you can find her outside hiking, backpacking, reading a good book, or drinking coffee in her garden with her dogs, cats, and chickens. Her time in nature and with her animals help keep her grounded and full of joy so that she can be the best practitioner to her patients and community. ________
Dr. Shannon Wheelwright, DACM, L.Ac, is a California Board Certified Acupuncturist offering integ... Read More
Mike Matask Massage Therapist
With over 18 years of experience, Mike is a seasoned massage therapist who brings both strength and sensitivity to every session. A graduate of the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY, Mike specializes in deep tissue massage, known for his intuitive ability to find just the right depth and pressure to meet each client’s unique needs. Mike’s journey into massage therapy was inspired by a blend of physicality and curiosity—his background in competitive sports gave him a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics, while his lifelong interest in metaphysical sciences led him to explore the healing potential of touch. This fusion of science and intuition remains central to his work today. In addition to his foundational training, Mike has pursued continuing education in energy work, allowing him to support clients not just physically, but energetically as well. As a dedicated yogi, he brings mindfulness, presence, and a holistic approach to every session. Whether you’re recovering from intense physical activity or simply seeking to reconnect with your body, Mike offers a grounded, therapeutic experience that helps you unwind, realign, and heal.
With over 18 years of experience, Mike is a seasoned massage therapist who brings both strength a... Read More
Tsubasa Ohkawa
Tsubasa is a massage therapist with over 500 hours of training across a range of modalities, including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Foot Reflexology, and Traditional Thai massage. His primary focus, however, is on Shiatsu, a Japanese therapeutic style rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Tsubasa is drawn to Shiatsu because of its blend of meditation, body awareness, creativity, and healing. He views it as a dynamic art form that requires continuous practice to develop the sensitivity and intuition needed to truly understand and support the body’s natural rhythms and energy flow.
His background in Zen monastic training at the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, combined with his daily Tai Chi practice, shapes and refines his Shiatsu practice. These disciplines instill in him the understanding that caring for his own health and mindfulness is essential to caring for the health and well-being of his clients.
In addition to his massage practice, Tsubasa is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science. His studies are complemented by an internship at Acusport Health Center, where he is gaining hands-on experience in sports medicine and orthopedic acupuncture under Dr. Yael Ben-Porat. He is expected to graduate in Spring 2026.
Outside of his professional life, Tsubasa enjoys gardening, playing music, skateboarding, and spending time in nature with his partner and their 2.5-year-old Labsky.
Tsubasa is a massage therapist with over 500 hours of training across a range of modalities, incl... Read More
Rebeca Camacho
Rebeca Camacho is a holistic bodyworker and eternal student whose approach integrates body, mind, and spirit. Her journey began as a yoga teacher and has since expanded to include Jikiden Reiki—a traditional lineage tracing back to founder Sensei Mikao Usui—as well as fire cupping and craniosacral therapy.
Rebeca has received specialized training and ongoing mentorship in several forms of lymphatic drainage, including her specialties in Brazilian sculpting lymphatic, facial sculpting lymphatic, pre-natal lymphatic, and post-operative lymphatic techniques. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to support the unique needs of every client, promoting physical, emotional, and energetic balance.
Outside the treatment room, she trains and competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and continues to deepen her studies while pursuing her massage license and Reiki Master attunement.
Rebeca Camacho is a holistic bodyworker and eternal student whose approach integrates body, mind,... Read More
Yael Benporat MPH, LAc, DAOM, NPI #1326316027
Yael’s initial interest in the diversity in approach to the human condition is evidenced by her early career choice to pursue a BA degree in Cultural Anthropology, with an emphasis in the Anthropology of Medical Practice from UCSD. As Managing Editor of the Journal of Medicinal Food, she has maintained her strong ties to traditional western science and medicine, while forging to bridge the gap between what was once a great distance between Eastern and Western approaches to health and well-being. Certified as a licensed acupuncturist, both by the California Acupuncture Board as well as nationally, she earned her Masters of Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.
Yael employs a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Herbology, Tui Na, Qi Gong and postural alignment exercises, as well as diet and lifestyle modifications as needed to help her patients restore and maintain their health and well being. She has served a two-year internship with Vasa Mik in the application of Acupunture Techniques to specifically address issues involving Orthopedic and Sports Medicine applications. Yael’s other interests include internal medicine, drug and alcohol addiction, women’s health/infertility issues, mental health (neurology), endocrinology, gastrointestinal dysfunction and pain diseases, immune disorders, and overall illness prevention.
Yael believes that it is never too late in life to turn your health around and begin living a stronger more satisfying existence.
Yael’s initial interest in the diversity in approach to the human condition is evidenced by her e... Read More
Aquilino Soriano LAc, MSTOM, NPI #1003057985, Tax ID 375521436
Aquilino Soriano’s journey into acupuncture began with his certification in massage therapy. From there, he went on to study acupuncture at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), and in 1995 earned his Master’s Degree and board certifications in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He specializes in sports medicine and orthopedics, as well as postural alignment (certified in both Symmetry and Egoscue).
He integrates both traditional Chinese medicine and Western orthopedics and sports medicine methods to holistically treat each individual patient. Aquilino also specializes in NAET, an allergy elimination technique which proves successful with both children and adults of all ages. In 2000, he founded AcuSport Health Center, and has enjoyed serving the community of Ocean Beach. As a longtime musician, he incorporates vibrational healing in his sessions through the use of tuning forks, which can have positive effects on the physical and emotional state of the body and mind.
Aquilino Soriano’s journey into acupuncture began with his certification in massage therapy. From... Read More
Lauren Fisher
Lauren blends a wealth of experience and ongoing education in holistic health. Currently pursuing a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, she is deeply committed to integrating traditional and modern healing practices. With a background as an athlete, dancer, and yogi, Lauren has long relied on bodywork to maintain optimal health and wellness. She brings expertise in multiple massage modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, tui na, Thai, and assisted stretching, ensuring personalized care for every client. Guided by a passion for holistic wellness, Lauren offers a comprehensive approach that honors both Eastern and Western philosophies, fostering healing and rejuvenation in each session.
Lauren blends a wealth of experience and ongoing education in holistic health. Currently pursuing... Read More
Hunter Whitehead CMT
Hunter Whitehead is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a B.S in Neuroscience and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Before transitioning into bodywork, he spent five years in emergency medicine—an experience that deepened his respect for both the resilience and fragility of the human body. After a near-death climbing accident, Hunter discovered the restorative potential of Eastern Medicine and mindful movement. Experiencing firsthand the profound effects of acupuncture and massage, he found a path that aligned with his values of balance, mindfulness, and connection. Hunter’s approach blends bodywork with neuroscience and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)—an evidence-based method that helps re-train the brain’s response to pain by addressing both physical and emotional holding patterns. Each session is customized to meet clients where they are, integrating techniques such as Tui Na, Facilitated Stretching, Myofascial Release, Swedish, and Craniosacral Therapy. He also incorporates education and simple self-care practices to support healing beyond the table. Outside his practice, Hunter finds balance through movement and the natural world— surfing the Pacific coast, climbing in the Eastern Sierras, or skiing in Lake Tahoe. More recently, he’s discovered a love for hip-hop and salsa dancing—new expressions of rhythm, flow, and community.
Hunter Whitehead is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a B.S in Neuroscience and is currently purs... Read More
Nadia Perez
Dedicated and compassionate massage therapist specializing in deep tissue and therapeutic bodywork. My approach integrates a comprehensive understanding of anatomy with targeted techniques designed to relieve tension, improve mobility, and restore balance within the body.
With experience working alongside athletes from the San Diego Legion and competitive bodybuilders, I am skilled at addressing the unique demands placed on high-performance bodies. I provide focused, results-driven treatments tailored to each client’s individual needs—whether you are recovering from intense training, managing chronic tension, or simply seeking restorative care.
My goal is to support your healing process, reduce discomfort, and enhance your overall quality of life through intentional, therapeutic touch. Your body deserves expert care.
Dedicated and compassionate massage therapist specializing in deep tissue and therapeutic bodywor... Read More
Louise Maggay
Louise is a licensed massage therapist (CMT, CMLDT) currently pursuing her doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Her massage practice blends Western and Eastern bodywork, incorporating circulatory, sports and deep tissue with an understanding of meridians and acupoints. In addition to relieving pain and promoting relaxation, her massages focus on harmonizing the body’s energy flow, increasing mobility, and promoting proper respiration.
Louise is certified in traditional Thai through the Loi Kroh massage school and in the Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
Louise is a licensed massage therapist (CMT, CMLDT) currently pursuing her doctorate in acupunct... Read More
Amanda Hitt
(She/Her/Hers)
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