

Vanessa Mergulhao L.Ac.
Vanessa Mergulhao L.Ac.
Areas of Specialty
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Anxiety
Headaches/Migraines
Stress management
Depression
Emotional Trauma
Pain management
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction
Addictions
Phobias
Insomnia
Grief support
Menstrual disorders
Fertility support
Pre-natal and post-partum support
Menopause
Hormonal Imbalance
Allergies
Digestive disorders
Chronic Fatigue
Auto-immune conditions
Post-Covid Syndrome
Respiratory conditions
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Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Reiki Master, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Vanessa Mergulhão is an Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Reiki Master and Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializing in mental/emotional imbalance, trauma healing and women's health.
She is originally from Brazil, where her journey as a practitioner and wellness enthusiast started when she got her first degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
It wasn't until she moved to San Diego and was captivated by Traditional Chinese Medicine that her passion for healing was ignited. After earning her Master’s degree in Eastern Medicine, she went on to explore a spiritual path and started to deepen her practice in order to facilitate the connection between mind, body and spirit.
Muti-Modality Approach
In her sessions Vanessa integrates a variety of vibrational elements, such as Flower Essence remedies, sound and energy therapy with Acupuncture and other Eastern Medicine modalities, which allows for healing to occur at a deeper level.
Through Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy (CBH) she helps her patients discover their own potential, expand their awareness, and harness their inner resources to consciously create positive changes and design their reality.
She also incorporates Somatic Experiencing techniques to offer a body-oriented approach to the healing of emotional trauma. Toxic, prolonged stress and other forms of trauma that are held in the tissues may lead to emotional dysregulation. Somatic Experiencing helps restore the authentic being with self-regulation, relaxation and wholeness.
Mission Statement
Vanessa’s mission is to guide her patients through their health and spiritual journey, assisting them to unlock their own innate healing power, and achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.