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Your Trusted Source for Acupuncture and Integrative Health Solutions
ActiveMed Integrative Health Center is dedicated to providing exceptional natural medical services that prioritize holistic wellness. Our multidisciplinary team combines ancient healing practices with modern technologies to deliver patient-centered care addressing mind, body, and spirit. With expertise in acupuncture, functional medicine, and physical therapy, we specialize in treating chronic conditions often overlooked by conventional medicine. Our mission emphasizes compassionate care through evidence-based alternative therapies, including IV therapy, Ayurveda, and regenerative medicine. We maintain three accessible locations in Encinitas, Poway, and San Diego, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals.Our practitioners integrate Eastern and Western medical philosophies to address root causes rather than symptoms alone. Insurance verification services ensure accessible care while our experienced staff provides lifestyle counseling and preventive health strategies. ActiveMed's commitment to quality is reflected in patient testimonials highlighting successful outcomes for arthritis, neuropathy, fertility issues, and chronic pain management. Our facility combines professional expertise with a welcoming environment to foster healing at cellular and emotional levels.
Services
Acupuncture
Functional Medicine
IV Therapy
Ayurveda
Physical Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Pain Management
Nutrition Programs
Aesthetics
Axon Therapy
Highlights and features
- Board-certified practitioners with decades of combined experience
- Personalized treatment plans integrating Eastern and Western medicine
- Insurance verification services for accessible care
- Specialized in treating chronic conditions resistant to conventional medicine
- Comprehensive wellness approach addressing root causes of health issues
What people say
Best Acupuncture practitioner
Pain free
Personalized treatment plans
Knowledgeable staff
Holistic approach
Services
Acupuncture
Ancient healing practice using fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body. Effective for chronic pain management, stress reduction, and treating various health conditions through energy flow regulation. Combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern medical understanding to address musculoskeletal issues, neurological disorders, and internal medicine concerns. Treatment plans often integrate complementary therapies like cupping and electro-stimulation for enhanced therapeutic effects.
IV Therapy
Direct nutrient delivery system administering vitamins, minerals, and medications through intravenous infusion. Specialized formulas target hydration, immune support, detoxification, and anti-aging objectives. Nourish IV provides general wellness support while specialized formulations address athletic performance enhancement, hangover recovery, and chronic fatigue. Administered by licensed naturopathic doctors with personalized assessment determining optimal treatment protocols for individual health goals.
Functional Medicine
Systemic healthcare approach identifying and addressing underlying causes of chronic disease. Comprehensive assessments examine genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors affecting long-term wellness. Specialized testing evaluates hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and metabolic dysfunctions. Treatment integrates nutritional interventions, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modifications to restore physiological balance and optimize bodily functions through evidence-based natural therapies.
Ayurveda
5,000-year-old holistic healing system balancing mind-body constitutions through personalized treatment plans. Initial consultations determine individual dosha types and imbalances requiring correction through dietary modifications, herbal formulations, and specialized detoxification protocols. Offers seasonal cleansing programs, stress management techniques, and preventative care strategies based on ancient Vedic principles adapted for modern lifestyle challenges and contemporary health concerns.
Regenerative Medicine
Advanced biological therapies stimulating the body's natural healing processes for tissue repair and cellular regeneration. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections accelerate injury recovery while peptide therapies support cellular communication and tissue restoration. Specialized applications treat joint degeneration, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions through non-surgical interventions that promote structural healing and functional improvement without pharmaceutical dependency.
People
Matt Alavi
Clinical Director / Founder
Licensed acupuncturist with over 15 years of experience treating chronic pain and complex health conditions. Specializes in integrative approaches combining Eastern and Western medicine for optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for successful treatment protocols addressing autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions through holistic methodologies.
Dr. Elizabeth Salada
Medical Doctor
Board-certified internal medicine physician integrating conventional diagnostics with alternative treatment modalities. Focuses on preventive care and chronic disease management through comprehensive wellness programs combining nutritional science with traditional healing practices for holistic patient care.
Dr. Brandy Brown
Doctor of Acupuncture
Specializes in women's health and fertility treatments using acupuncture and herbal medicine. Combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern reproductive health science to address hormonal imbalances and support natural family planning objectives through non-invasive interventions.
Dr. Tim Clayton
Naturopathic Doctor
Expert in functional medicine approaches to digestive disorders and autoimmune conditions. Utilizes advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans incorporating nutritional therapy, botanical medicine, and lifestyle modifications for chronic illness management.
Smita Dalal
Ayurvedic Practitioner
Certified Ayurvedic specialist with extensive training in traditional Indian healing systems. Provides personalized wellness consultations addressing stress management, metabolic disorders, and preventative healthcare through customized dietary plans, herbal formulations, and seasonal cleansing protocols.
Questions
What conditions respond best to acupuncture treatment?
Acupuncture effectively treats musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue through its systemic effects on the nervous and immune systems.
Do you accept health insurance plans?
We verify benefits for most major insurance providers and offer assistance with coverage confirmation prior to treatment initiation for accessible healthcare services.
What differentiates functional medicine from conventional treatment?
Functional medicine identifies root causes through comprehensive testing rather than focusing solely on symptom management through pharmaceutical interventions for chronic disease resolution.
How does IV therapy benefit overall wellness?
Direct nutrient infusion bypasses digestive limitations, achieving higher cellular absorption for enhanced energy production, immune support, and accelerated recovery from chronic conditions.
What Ayurvedic services are available?
Personalized consultations include dosha analysis, dietary recommendations, herbal prescriptions, and seasonal cleansing protocols tailored to individual constitution and health objectives.
Are regenerative medicine treatments covered by insurance?
Most regenerative therapies remain out-of-network benefits; however, we provide detailed documentation for potential reimbursement and offer flexible payment options for these advanced treatments.
