Naturopathic and Acupuncture · Encinitas, CA

Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture in Encinitas

Personalized, whole-person care combining naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional lab testing, and integrative wellness support for patients in Encinitas and North County San Diego.

Our Services

Our Services

Six core services for Encinitas-area patients seeking integrative naturopathic and acupuncture care.

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Acupuncture

Traditional & ear acupuncture for natural pain management, stress, sleep, digestion, and well-being. Free Thursday sessions for veterans.

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Fertility Acupuncture

Acupuncture and herbal support for reproductive health — coordinated with IVF/IUI cycles when needed.

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Naturopathic Consultation

Personalized health assessments using specialty lab tests and functional medicine to address root causes.

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Regenerative Injection Therapy

Non-surgical injection options for joint pain, tendon injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

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Specialty Lab Testing & Health Optimization

Personalized lab testing and wellness plans to help identify root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, digestion concerns, immune issues, and metabolic health challenges.

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Customized Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese and Western botanical formulas dispensed in-clinic for your individual constitution.

Why MK Integrative

Why Patients Choose MK Integrative

Naturopathic + Acupuncture, Under One Roof

One dual-credentialed doctor, one truly integrated plan.

Root-Cause, Not Symptom-Chasing

Functional medicine and labs uncover the real why.

Personalized Root-Cause Treatment Plans

Each plan is tailored to your symptoms, lab results, health history, lifestyle, and long-term wellness goals.

Wellness Package Programs

Structured programs designed around your goals.

Custom Herbal Pharmacy On-Site

Individualized formulas dispensed right in clinic.

Whole-Person, Compassionate Care

Mind, body, and spirit — treated with patience.

Where We Work

Areas We Serve

Encinitas & Coastal North County HQ

  • Encinitas
  • Cardiff
  • Leucadia
  • Solana Beach
  • Del Mar
  • Carlsbad
  • Oceanside
  • La Costa
  • La Jolla

Inland North County

  • San Marcos
  • Vista
  • Escondido
  • Rancho Bernardo
  • Rancho Santa Fe
  • Poway
  • San Diego

Greater San Diego County

  • Mira Mesa
  • Carmel Valley
  • La Mesa
  • Chula Vista
  • El Cajon
  • Coronado

Patient Stories

What Our Patients Say

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a naturopathic doctor?

A naturopathic doctor (ND) is a board-certified physician trained in both modern biomedical science and traditional natural medicine. NDs use diet, lifestyle, botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, and other modalities to address the root cause of disease and support the body’s innate healing capacity.

Does acupuncture hurt?

Most patients are surprised at how comfortable acupuncture is. We use very thin, single-use sterile needles. You may feel a brief, gentle sensation as a needle is placed; most people then describe deep relaxation during treatment — many fall asleep on the table.

Do you offer free acupuncture for veterans?

Yes. As a VA Authorized Urgent Care Provider proudly caring for veterans, we offer all veterans a FREE acupuncture session every Thursday at their first appointment. Call us at 760.388.9809 to schedule.

Do you accept insurance?

We accept many insurance plans for naturopathic and acupuncture services and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Please call our office to confirm coverage for your specific plan and service.

What conditions do you treat?

We support patients with natural pain management, infertility and healthy pregnancy, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, anxiety and stress, sleep, immune support, weight loss, detoxification, smoking cessation, adjunct cancer care, and many more — always with a personalized, root-cause approach.

How long is a first appointment?

Initial naturopathic consultations are typically 60–90 minutes so we can take a thorough history, review labs, and design your individualized treatment plan. Follow-up and acupuncture visits are usually shorter. We’ll confirm timing when you schedule.

Begin Your Wellness Journey

Schedule a personalized health assessment with Dr. Kim. We treat the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — with integrative naturopathic and acupuncture care designed around your goals.