My name is Annette Romios, L.Ac. I am a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist, and I hold a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

Perhaps you are visiting this website because you are curious about Acupuncture or tired of not getting the results you want from traditional western medicine. Congratulations on taking the first step toward better health. I founded Essential Points Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine to provide quality healthcare to San Diego residents. But it’s so much more than that to me. At Essential Points Acupuncture, one of the central elements that makes our practice unique is that we highly value spending time with our patients so we can really get to know them and listen to their health concerns. We believe in a medical approach that considers the whole person, not just the individual symptoms. This is what sets us apart and makes Essential Points Acupuncture a place of healing and hope for so many.

Our office, in the neighborhood of San Carlos, on the eastern border of the city of San Diego, is conveniently located and offers a tranquil, comfortable setting to treat both chronic and acute diseases and conditions. Please call us today for a consultation.

At Essential Points we offer Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, lifestyle analysis, and functional medical testing. Our intention is to offer complementary medical care and education to our patients, and to inspire a lifelong commitment to health and wellness. In our relaxing and rejuvenating setting, we provide treatment and support to help our patients meet their health and wellness goals.

Practitioners of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treat an extensive array of medical issues. At Essential Points Acupuncture we work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. We specialize in the treatment of:

We can get to the source of your health issues and help you find a new path to a healthier you! Call or email us today.