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Melissa is a California Licensed Acupuncturist, nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, registered yoga teacher, and founder of Santee Acupuncture. She earned a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine after being certified in Asian Bodywork Therapy at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. Clinical internships include in-patient oncology and out-patient chronic pain at Rady Children's Hospital, and she earned certification in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tui Na, and Internal Medicine in Sichuan, China, at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hospital. 

Shuku Rader is a California Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Medical Massage Practitioner. Formerly a Physical Therapist in Japan for 15 years, Shuku moved to San Diego in 2016. She continues to educate herself to meet the needs of her clientele.  Utilizing her knowledge of the body and combining modalities such as Swedish massage, Deep Tissue manipulation, Shiatsu, and Tui Na (acupressure), Shuku is available by appointment Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. (619) 846-2610

 A student and practitioner of the healing arts since 1998 with the following certifications: National Board Certified and California Certified Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Behavioral Change Specialist, and Qigong Instructor. Other areas of practice include Healing Touch (Level 4), Gentle Somatic Yoga, metabolic training, nutrition, Cognitive Therapy, NLP, meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork. Rosemary's passion for holistic health education led her to create and lead workshops in addition to serving a number of years as Academic Coordinator and Instructor with a focus on curriculum design, classroom instruction and management at Icohs, an accredited college for holistic studies. Rosemary is available by appointment Monday through Saturday. (619) 764-9712 or schedule online

With over 20 years of experience, Calli Brooks is a San Diego-based bodywork and mind-body specialist and the founder of Massage and Bodywork by Calli. Since beginning her journey in 2007, Calli has combined degrees in Holistic Sciences from International Professional School of Bodywork and Yogic Studies from the Pacific College of Health and Science to create a unique healing practice. Drawing from her background as a lifelong performer, Calli integrates breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement into her sessions, offering a compassionate approach designed to help clients find balance and reconnect with their bodies.

Calli is available by appointment every Tuesday and Thursday, and additional days varying by week. 

(619) 312-5860 or schedule online