White Phoenix Wellness treatment room

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tailored to You.

Personalized acupuncture and integrative care for chronic pain, women's health, fertility, and whole-family wellness in Costa Mesa, California.

25+
Years in Chinese Medicine
15+
Years in Clinical Practice
DAOM
Doctorate in Acupuncture
California
Board Certified
Acupuncture treatment in progress

A Different Kind of Medicine

Chinese medicine works differently than what you may be used to. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we look at the whole pattern, your sleep, digestion, energy, emotions, and pain are all connected.

Your first visit includes a thorough health history, pulse and tongue diagnosis, and a treatment plan designed specifically for you. Many patients notice shifts within the first few sessions, better sleep, less pain, more calm.

This is a slower medicine, but it works to address the root patterns that created your condition, not just mask the symptoms.

Time-Tested Healing, Personalized for You

Each modality we offer has centuries of clinical use behind it. We combine them based on your unique needs.

Acupuncture

Both TCM and Five Element styles to address pain, stress, hormonal imbalances, and chronic conditions at their root.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Custom herbal formulas tailored to your constitution and condition, supporting your body's natural healing processes.

Medical Qigong

Gentle energy-based practices that help regulate the nervous system, reduce pain, and restore vitality.

Adjunct Therapies

Traditional bodywork techniques that release muscle tension, improve circulation, and accelerate recovery.

Dr. Christine Sanmiquel

Dr. Christine Sanmiquel

L.Ac., DAOM, DMQ, PMP

Dr. Sanmiquel has been practicing and teaching Chinese medicine and qigong since 1998, with a clinical practice established in 2009. She holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and serves as a research professor at Five Branches University's doctoral program, where she designed and teaches research courses.

Her approach integrates both TCM and Five Element acupuncture styles with Chinese herbal medicine and medical qigong, treating the whole person, not just the condition. She specializes in women's health, fertility, pain management, and family medicine.

What Our Patients Say

"After years of chronic migraines, Dr. Sanmiquel's approach gave me relief I never thought possible. She took the time to understand my whole health picture."

Nichole A.

Chronic Migraines

"I came in for fertility support and within a few months of treatment, I felt more balanced than I had in years. Christine's care is truly personalized."

Jennifer L.

Fertility Support

"The combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine helped me manage my anxiety without medication. I finally feel like myself again."

Laura D.

Anxiety & Insomnia

Centuries of Wisdom in Every Formula

Chinese herbal medicine uses carefully combined plant, mineral, and animal-based ingredients to create formulas that work synergistically with your body. Each formula is tailored to your specific pattern of imbalance.

Whether you're managing digestive issues, hormonal changes, chronic pain, or emotional stress, herbal medicine can work alongside acupuncture to deepen and sustain your results between sessions.

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine ingredients

Conditions We Treat

We treat a wide range of conditions using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and complementary modalities. Here are some of the most common reasons patients come to see us.

Women's Health & Fertility
Prenatal & Postpartum Care
Perimenopause & Menopause
Hormone Balancing
Chronic Low Back Pain
Acute & Chronic Pain
Insomnia & Sleep Issues
Stress & Anxiety
Depression & Emotional Wellness
Digestive Conditions
Neurological Conditions
Pediatrics & ADHD
Labor Preparation
Puberty Support
General Wellness

Ready to Start Feeling Better?

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, hormonal changes, or simply want to feel more like yourself, we're here to help. Your first step is a conversation.