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Integrative Acupuncture in Santa Monica, CA

Root-cause acupuncture, herbal medicine, and innovative therapies to help you feel better in your body—naturally and sustainably.

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Trusted acupuncture & integrative care in Santa Monica, led by Plamena Gradinarova, DAOM.

Experience acupuncture in Santa Monica that helps you feel like yourself again.

With a root-cause, integrative approach, your care plan supports relief from pain, stress, digestive challenges, hormonal imbalance, and the deeper patterns that keep you from feeling your best.
Serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice, Marina del Rey, Pacific Palisades, and West LA.

Our Services

Integrative treatments designed to support healing at the root—not just the symptoms.

Acupuncture

Holistic, evidence-informed acupuncture for pain, stress, digestion, women’s health, and whole-body balance.

SCENAR Therapy

Advanced neuro-stimulation therapy that helps modulate pain signals, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic acupuncture + collagen-stimulating microneedling to rejuvenate skin and support healthy aging.

Herbal Medicine

Targeted formulas to restore internal balance and enhance treatment results.

Our Specialties

Targeted, whole-body acupuncture care for the conditions Plamena treats most in Santa Monica.

Pain Relief
& Injury Recovery

Back, neck, joint pain, sciatica & injury recovery.

Women's
Health

Cycles, hormones, fertility & menopause support.

Digestion & Gut Health

IBS, bloating, reflux & gut-brain support.

Anxiety
& Stress Relief

Nervous system regulation for calm & resilience.

Skin
Health

Cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling & collagen support.
Nervous System

Integrative Wellness

Holistic care designed for long-term vitality.

Additional Conditions We Treat

  • Back & Neck Pain
  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Sciatica & Nerve Pain
  • Sports Injuries & Muscle Strain
  • TMJ / Jaw Tension
  • Arthritis & Joint Stiffness
  • Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
  • Insomnia & Sleep Issues
  • Fertility & Reproductive Support
  • Menopause & Perimenopause Symptoms
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
  • Allergies & Immune Support
  • Post-Surgical Recovery

Meet Plamena Gradinarova, DAOM

Doctor of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Plamena blends Eastern medicine with modern therapeutic tools to create thoughtful, effective, root-cause care. Her approach is gentle, intuitive, and deeply personalized—meeting every patient exactly where they are.
She specializes in chronic pain, digestive health, women’s wellness, anxiety relief, and cosmetic rejuvenation. Patients describe her treatments as grounding, restorative, and transformative.

The Power of Acupuncture

Acupuncture enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate the nervous system—supporting pain relief, digestion, hormonal balance, and stress reduction.

Holistic Support for Modern Life

Common concerns supported by acupuncture include migraines, sciatica, anxiety, insomnia, PMS, fertility, menopause, digestive issues, and chronic pain.

Integrative Care That Goes Deeper

Plamena combines acupuncture with SCENAR therapy, herbal medicine, and other modalities to address the root cause of symptoms and support long-term healing.

Kind words

“Plamena listens in a way that makes you feel truly seen. Her treatments go beyond the symptoms — she understands how everything in the body is connected. After years of chronic pain and doctor visits, I finally feel real relief.”
“I came to Plamena for digestive issues and anxiety, and I noticed improvements so quickly. She has a gift for understanding the root of what’s going on. Her presence is calming, her treatments are grounding, and I always leave feeling better.”
“I had tried so many practitioners before finding her. Plamena’s integrative approach — acupuncture, herbs, and SCENAR — has transformed my pain, my stress, and even my sleep. I wish I had found her sooner.”

Integrative Acupuncture in Santa Monica, CA

Personalized, evidence-informed care with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and innovative therapies for lasting results.
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