Business Details
Holistic Health Services in Manhattan Beach
The Pacific Acupuncture & Wellness Center has dedicated itself to transforming lives through holistic health practices since its founding. Our approach integrates acupuncture, nutrition response testing, and somatic experiencing to address root causes of health imbalances rather than merely treating symptoms. With over 30 years of combined experience in yoga instruction and advanced trauma therapy, our team specializes in personalized wellness programs that empower individuals to take control of their health. We utilize evidence-based methodologies like NRT to identify nutritional deficiencies and design targeted supplementation plans. Our 21-day detoxification program supports the body's natural cleansing processes while promoting sustainable weight management.Recognized for successfully treating patients ranging from infants to seniors, we address conditions spanning autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, and chronic pain. Our commitment to community education extends beyond clinical treatments through workshops and outreach initiatives focused on preventive care. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous learning and collaboration with healthcare professionals across disciplines. Our facility combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern nutritional science to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. This integrative approach has earned us recognition from both conventional medical practitioners and satisfied patients seeking alternative solutions.
Services
Acupuncture
Nutrition Response Testing
Somatic Experiencing
21-Day Detox Program
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Weight Loss Support
Trauma Therapy
Detoxification
Hormonal Balance
Chronic Pain Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in holistic health practices
- Our practitioners are trained in advanced Somatic Experiencing techniques
- We implement personalized Nutrition Response Testing programs
- Our 21-day detox combines traditional and modern wellness approaches
- We successfully treat patients ranging from infants to seniors
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAAOM)
What people say
Life-changing results
Miraculous transformation
Blood glucose dropped 100 points
28 pounds lost
Liver spots disappeared
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments restore bodily balance by stimulating specific points to improve qi flow. This ancient practice effectively addresses pain management, emotional disorders, and systemic imbalances through precise needle placement. Patients experience enhanced immune function and natural healing as blocked energy pathways are cleared.
Nutrition Response Testing
This scientific system identifies nutritional deficiencies through muscle response testing. Customized whole-food supplementation programs address specific health concerns, improving immune function and environmental stress resistance through personalized dietary protocols.
Somatic Experiencing
This body-awareness approach resolves trauma symptoms by releasing stored survival energies. Gentle sessions help patients process emotional and physical trauma through controlled exposure and nervous system regulation techniques developed by Dr. Peter Levine.
21-Day Detox Program
Our structured detox program supports major detoxification organs through dietary changes and supplements. Participants experience increased energy, improved digestion, and sustainable weight loss while eliminating accumulated toxins from the body's systems.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations address specific health conditions without pharmaceutical side effects. These time-tested remedies work synergistically with acupuncture to restore balance and promote natural healing processes in various bodily systems.
People
Sara Pettitt
Owner
Sara Pettitt holds a Master's in Chinese Medicine from Yo San University and is nationally licensed by NCCAAOM. With advanced training in Nutrition Response Testing and Somatic Experiencing, she combines 30+ years of wellness expertise with traditional practices to create personalized treatment plans.
Questions
What health conditions do you treat?
We treat a wide range including chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and emotional trauma using holistic methods.
How does Nutrition Response Testing work?
This system uses muscle response testing to identify nutritional deficiencies and create personalized whole-food supplementation programs for optimal health.
What happens during an acupuncture session?
Fine needles stimulate specific points to improve energy flow, reduce pain, and promote natural healing through traditional Chinese medicine principles.
Is the detox program suitable for everyone?
Our 21-day program is adaptable for various health needs with professional guidance, focusing on gradual, sustainable body cleansing and nutrition improvement.
How are treatment plans personalized?
We combine Nutrition Response Testing results, health history, and specific goals to create customized programs integrating multiple holistic treatment modalities.
Reviews (4)
Heather O.
Jun 15, 2021
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The best! Kind, articulate, well trained, knows her stuff and I swear can get to the root of so many problems. I love Sarah and have recommended her to many of my friends.
Francie J.
Apr 26, 2019
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Sara was recommended by my holistic vet (Dr. Palmquist, who I love) for muscle testing. I had recently been assessed by NextHealth and placed on a supplement program but wasn't feeling energized. Sara tested me with the supplements and diagnosed that together they were having a negative effect. She realigned my program and I have been feeling much better. Additionally, she gave me supplements for my hot flashes and they are now GONE! I probably should have started my review with that! She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, friendly and offers a pleasant atmosphere. I strongly
Kim A.
Dec 12, 2018
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My Son Luke 13 was having bad headaches for a few years . We were desperate to help him with the pain . We tried medication and physical therapy . Neither helped so we looked into acupuncture. One particular morning Luke woke up and was in agony. I was desperate and called Kia to see if she could squeeze him in. Even with her full schedule she made time for Luke. When he walked in his pain level was a 9 . Within 40 minutes of working with Kia his pain level went down to a 4. We were so grateful. Since then we have been seeing her regularly and it has helped Luke tremendously. I highly recommend
Julie D.
Dec 07, 2018
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Sara is a true healer. She has a rare integrated, holistic knowledge of the body based on her expertise as an acupuncturist, herbalist, yoga teacher, nutritionist, and somatic experiencing practitioner. I arrived at her office with physical pain from decades of untreated trauma in my body and flight and fight response to life ...and in her uniquely skilled, loving, intuitive way, she is guiding me back to health and wholeness. Despite being a skeptic, I trust her implicitly. If you're hurting, put yourself in her capable hands. It's the best present you can give yourself.
