AcuLife

A Holistic Healing & Wellness Center Located in La Jolla, California Promoting Wellness Through Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Massage Therapy

Here at AcuLife La Jolla, we believe good health to be the key to quality of life. Our multi-modality holistic approach of using acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling are used to promote balance and wellness. We offer individualized treatment plans, prevention-based health education, and knowledgeable and compassionate care. Our vision is to be the leading integrative health care clinic in Southern California while providing effective treatments that heal and empower our clients to live to life’s fullest potential.

Owner Julia Sanfilippio earned a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in San Diego. She is certified and licensed by the California Acupuncture Board, designated a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is a nationally certified massage therapist by the National Certification of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). She is a certified ART™ (Active Release Techniques) Provider of the Spine & Lower Extremity. She received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a double concentration in psychology and Spanish.

Julia’s clinical experience includes completion of the Oriental Medicine and Asian Body Therapist program, with over 3,500 hours of training in Western and Eastern medicine. She interned at AcuSport Health Center, RIMAC sports facility at UCSD, San Diego Senior’s (Geriatric) Clinic, and was a Teacher’s Assistant at PCOM for the Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders.