My name is Zelina and I have a passion for healing and wellness. Coming from a lineage of healers, I discovered my life path after recovering from several health hardships including Lupus, addiction, a back injury and more.

In 2007, I found myself stuck in a health and emotional rut. I had been recently diagnosed with Lupus and I felt as though my life and desire to keep living it, was slipping away. I was in the middle of a full blown addiction to drugs and alcohol. My kidneys were failing and my doctor told me that if I didn’t take the medication he was prescribing, I would die. He also said that I couldn’t have kids, I’d be in pain for the rest of my life and that what I had, had NO CURE. I was left feeling incredibly depressed and hopeless.

I didn’t know a whole lot about healthcare then, but taking an immunosuppressant drug (a drug that suppresses the immune system) seemed counter intuitive.

I started researching Lupus day and night and found that most patients who took those drugs were progressively getting worse, and with newer problems. “There must be another way,” I thought. I started on a seriously strict path to sobriety and holistic healing and at the urge of my mother I decided to try acupuncture.

From that very first treatment, I felt a major shift. My faith in recovering was renewed, I felt as though healing was possible. “Why isn’t everyone doing this?” I thought. I was progressing with each treatment, and combined with food therapy, yoga, meditation, and other forms of therapy; my health improved. My labs were normal after just 1 year. I still suffered with flare ups and mental health issues, but continued on my healing journey. That journey led me to explore indigenous practices like sweat lodge and plant medicine ceremonies, from Los Angeles to Mexico and Peru. I began learning spirit healing. I discovered the root cause of my own disease and have explored an astonishing number of modalities for healing, from the conventional to the unconventional. I have learned a lot about the connection between spirit and science for total healing and transformation. I studied the science of Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Metaphysics, Energy Healing, Soul Retrieval, Plant Medicine and so much more.

I HAVE BEEN SYMPTOM FREE FOR 12 YEARS! I no longer have Lupus and I am thriving in my 40’s. And I’ve been sober for many years.

I had a daughter with zero complications and completed 2 triathlons. Anything is possible and I am living proof.

As a practitioner, I believe people have the innate capacity to heal themselves. Our bodies are amazing works whose self-healing mechanisms can be activated using the right tools and practices. I also believe in empowering others to become active participants in their recovery. I bridge the gap between spirit and science for total healing and transformation. I am trauma-informed and certified.

I work by discovering and treating the root cause(s) of disease, which in many cases is/are due to a mind-body-spirit disconnect. Trauma stuck in the body often manifests as pain, discomfort or other health conditions. I often work with women recovering from trauma, autoimmune conditions, women’s health issues, mood imbalances and more. I like to combine different practices that target the Mind-Body-Spirit connection such as guided meditation, food, lifestyle medicine and anything else I feel someone needs.

It is important to understand that healthy is a lifestyle. You matter and how you move through life matters.

I am not your typical doctor, I like to listen and I devote my time to you and your healing journey. I meet you where you are. I have gifts to share and my work is unlike anyone else’s. My goal is to help you look and feel great, to remind you of your POWER and to make you feel seen and heard. I lead with compassion and care, while motivating you to level up.

I graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences with my Master’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2015, and completed my Doctorate program at Emperor’s College in 2018. I completed a Traditional Mexican Medicine course in Oaxaca, Mexico as hosted by the University of New Mexico in 2016, a study program at the Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, CA in 2012, and countless independent studies in holistic health and spiritual well-being throughout the years.

I am an artist at heart and also enjoy creating, singing, dancing and spending time with my daughter out in nature. I love to laugh, read and learn about different topics like Astrology, human behavior, Metaphysics, Spirituality and more.

I am licensed by the California Acupuncture Board and Nationally accredited by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, with countless other certifications in Integrative Medicine studies.

Hablo Español.