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Your Trusted Holistic Acupuncture Center in Santa Barbara
Total Health-A Center For Wellness has been dedicated to transforming lives through holistic acupuncture and integrative medicine since its founding. Our practice combines ancient Eastern healing traditions with modern scientific advancements to address the root causes of chronic health issues. With over two decades of specialized training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, auricular therapy, and neuro-emotional techniques, our lead practitioner David Gaynes has developed a comprehensive approach that treats the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. We specialize in resolving complex health challenges that conventional medicine often fails to address, utilizing evidence-based modalities like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and functional nutrition. Our methodology is built on extensive clinical experience treating thousands of patients with chronic pain, allergies, digestive disorders, and emotional imbalances.We maintain strict professional standards through continuous education in cutting-edge techniques while preserving the wisdom of traditional practices. Our commitment to personalized care ensures each patient receives tailored treatment plans that address their unique biochemical and energetic imbalances. We operate with complete transparency about treatment processes and outcomes, focusing on sustainable healing rather than temporary symptom relief. Our practice philosophy emphasizes patient empowerment through education about self-care and lifestyle modifications that support long-term wellness. We measure success through verifiable patient outcomes and the ability to help individuals achieve optimal health without reliance on pharmaceutical interventions.
Services
Acupuncture
Allergy Elimination (NAET)
Facial Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Micro Needling
Neuro Emotional Technique
Quantum Neurology
Functional Nutrition
Biofield Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans addressing root causes rather than symptoms
- Our practitioner combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern integrative techniques
- We specialize in resolving complex health issues that conventional medicine fails to address
- Our lead acupuncturist holds advanced certifications in multiple healing modalities
- We provide evidence-based treatments with verifiable patient outcomes
What people say
Reclaim vitality
Knowledgeable professional
Feeling better after sessions
Gentle demeanor
Life-changing results
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture treatments using ultra-fine needles to restore energy flow and stimulate the body's natural healing processes. This evidence-based approach effectively addresses chronic pain, migraines, and emotional imbalances by targeting specific meridian points. Patients experience improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and enhanced nervous system function through regular sessions tailored to their unique health needs.
Allergy Elimination (NAET)
Non-invasive allergy desensitization technique combining muscle testing with nervous system stimulation. This method systematically reduces allergic reactions to common triggers like foods, environmental irritants, and pet dander. Patients benefit from improved immune function and reduced symptoms without pharmaceutical interventions through personalized treatment protocols developed over multiple sessions.
Facial Acupuncture
Specialized acupuncture technique for facial rejuvenation that reduces signs of aging and improves skin quality. By stimulating collagen production and enhancing circulation, this treatment naturally diminishes fine lines, tightens skin, and improves facial contours. Patients achieve a more youthful appearance without invasive procedures or chemical treatments through a series of targeted sessions.
Cupping Therapy
Ancient healing technique using controlled suction to increase blood flow and release muscle tension. This therapy effectively reduces chronic pain, inflammation, and muscle stiffness while promoting cellular repair. Patients experience improved range of motion and accelerated recovery from injuries through both stationary and gliding cupping techniques applied during treatment sessions.
Neuro Emotional Technique
Evidence-based approach for identifying and resolving stored emotional trauma in the body. This technique combines muscle testing with neurological reprogramming to release negative emotional patterns that contribute to physical symptoms. Patients achieve lasting relief from stress-related conditions and emotional imbalances through targeted sessions that address both psychological and physiological components of health.
People
David Gaynes
Licensed Acupuncturist
David Gaynes is a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine with advanced certifications in multiple holistic healing modalities. He combines 20+ years of clinical experience with compassionate care to address complex health challenges that conventional medicine often fails to resolve.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture effectively treat?
Acupuncture successfully addresses chronic pain, migraines, allergies, digestive disorders, emotional imbalances, and reproductive health issues by restoring the body's natural energy flow and promoting self-healing.
How does NAET allergy elimination work?
NAET uses muscle testing and nervous system stimulation to identify and desensitize allergic reactions. This non-invasive technique retrains the body's response to allergens through sequential treatment protocols developed over multiple sessions.
What makes your approach different from conventional medicine?
We focus on identifying and resolving root causes rather than temporary symptom management. Our integrative approach combines traditional acupuncture with modern diagnostics to address physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances simultaneously.
Are facial acupuncture treatments painful?
No, facial acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles and gentle techniques to stimulate collagen production and improve skin quality without discomfort. Most patients find the sessions relaxing and experience immediate skin rejuvenation.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Treatment plans vary based on individual needs, but most patients experience significant improvement within 6-12 sessions. Chronic conditions may require extended care while acute issues often resolve more quickly with consistent treatment.
What should I expect during the first visit?
Your initial consultation includes comprehensive health assessment, symptom evaluation, and personalized treatment planning. The practitioner will discuss your medical history, perform diagnostic assessments, and begin targeted therapy during your first 90-minute appointment.
