Selena Mitchell, DACM, LAc

Who We Are

At The Lotus Center for Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic care to individuals facing end-of-life challenges. Our mission is to empower patients to find peace, comfort, and dignity as they navigate this significant life transition. Led by Dr. Selena Mitchell, a licensed acupuncturist with over three decades of experience, our team is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that prioritize the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

Our Services

We offer a range of services designed to support individuals in their journey towards a peaceful and meaningful end of life. Our services include:

Acupuncture: A 3,000-year-old treatment method that utilizes thin needles to stimulate specific points on the body, promoting relaxation, pain relief, and restorative outcomes.

Herbal Medicine: Personalized herbal formulas tailored to individual needs, unlocking the body's natural healing mechanisms and promoting overall wellbeing.

Mindfulness-Based Meditation and Stress Reduction: Expertly guided exercises to help patients cultivate inner peace, manage pain, and relax into the present moment.

Our Approach

We take a holistic approach to care, tailoring treatments to individual needs and preferences. Our comprehensive services include:

Acupuncture: Precise needle placement stimulates specific points on the body to promote wellbeing, reduce symptoms, and guide patients towards balance.

Cupping: Suction cups applied to the skin improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote pain relief.

Moxibustion: The burning of mugwort near specific acupuncture points warms the body, stimulates energy flow, and can assist in pain relief.

Dietary Counseling: Expert guidance on adjusting dietary habits to optimize health and wellbeing.

Herbal Medicine: Personalized herbal formulations to address specific symptoms, promote overall wellbeing, and enhance quality of life.

Our team is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, drawing from our expertise in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and the Hakomi Method.

Our Story

Dr. Selena Mitchell's journey into the field of integrative medicine began in 1987, working as an assistant to an acupuncturist in San Francisco. This sparked a passion that led her to formally study Chinese medicine, earning Master's and Doctorate degrees in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, specializing in Integrative Medicine. With licensure in 1998, Dr. Mitchell studied in Seattle, San Francisco, and Beijing, China, practicing first in San Francisco and then Fresno, CA. Her dedication to integral care and passion for understanding the mind-body-spirit connection have led her to specialize in end-of-life care, serving patients in Sonoma County.