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LOS ANGELES

Dr. Kristiina Visbal

Dr. Kristiina Visbal is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist based in Los Angeles.

She specializes in helping patients with chronic stress, pain, fatigue, digestive and hormonal issues, inflammation, and other complex symptoms that can be difficult to fully explain or resolve.

Her approach combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western medical understanding to support healing, improve quality of life, and help patients better understand their bodies. Treatments are personalized and may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle support tailored to each patient’s needs and goals

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Dr. Kristiina Visbal, DACM, L.Ac, Integrative Medicine Clinician

Dr. Kristiina Visbal is Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist based in Los Angeles. She practices integrative medicine, using Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside Western healthcare to support patients with a wide range of health concerns.

She completed over 4,000 hours of doctoral-level training over five years, including education in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western biomedical sciences. Her clinical training took place in hospital, community, and private practice settings, including at UC San Diego Health, where she worked alongside physicians and medical specialists.

Her experience includes digestive and metabolic health, weight management, fertility and hormones, autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions, oncology support, pain management, stress-related conditions, and recovery after illness, injury, or surgery.

Dr. Visbal uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lab-informed care to help patients better understand their health and support long-term well-being. Her approach is designed to work alongside existing medical care while providing individualized, patient-centered treatment.

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AREA OF FOCUS

Comprehensive Integrative Care

Dr. Visbal practices as an integrative clinician, offering both in-person and telehealth consultations for acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lab review.

  • Commonly treated conditions include, but are not limited to:

    • Fertility

    • Pregnancy

    • Postpartum

    • Perimenopause

    • Menopause

    • PCOS, PMS, menstrual irregularities

    • Thyroid support

  • Commonly treated conditions include, but are not limited to:

    • Acne

    • Rosacea

    • Eczema

    • Psoriasis, hair loss, skin rejuvenation

  • Commonly treated conditions include, but are not limited to:

    • Bloating

    • IBS/IBD

    • GERD

    • Weight management

    • Gut-microbiome health

    • Stomach pain, constipation and diarrhea

  • Commonly treated conditions include, but are not limited to:

    • Back pain

    • Injuries

    • Neuropathy

    • Headaches, migraines

    • Arthritis-related pain

    • Pre/post-surgical recovery and cosmetic surgery recovery

  • Commonly treated conditions include, but are not limited to:

    • Symptoms related to Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, Lyme Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

    • Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

    • Oncology symptom support

  • Commonly treated conditions include, but are not limited to:

    • Anxiety and Depression related symptoms

    • Addiction recovery support

    • Insomnia

    • Focus, stress and mood regulation

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  • “Dr. Kristiina is truly one of the most knowledgeable practitioners I’ve worked with. Her doctorate and deep understanding of acupuncture and Eastern medicine show in every interaction. She looks at the body holistically and explains things in a way that actually makes sense! She has helped me with acne and eczema, supported me through coming off birth control to prepare for pregnancy, and helped manage my hormonal symptoms with minimal side effects. She created personalized Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture treatments tailored specifically to me. She’s my first call whenever I have questions about my health!”

    —Allison

  • "I worked with Dr. Kristiina for ongoing eczema and skin inflammation, and after a few sessions I noticed the flare-ups and irritation went down. She was thoughtful and thorough and took the time to understand my body and symptoms. I felt supported, educated and more aware of my body"

    —Linnea

  • "Because of my gastro-intestinal issues, I began working with a holistic doctor, radically changed my diet, and eliminated dairy over 20 years ago. I spent thousands of dollars on probiotics and supplements. While I experienced improvement, it wasn’t until I began working with Dr. Kristiina Visbal that I felt my gastro-intestinal health and elimination returned to consistency. Her combination of acupuncture and personalized herbal formulas has made a significant improvement in my daily life. Dr. Visbal is a gifted practitioner whom I wholeheartedly recommend."

    —Jonathan

ACUPUNCTURE:
HOW IT WORKS

Think of your body like a traffic system, with constant communication happening between the body and brain. This communication helps the body adapt and respond to things like stress, pain, sleep, digestion, hormones, and recovery.

Overtime, the body can become stuck in patterns of stress and dysfunction which may contribute to symptoms like pain, tension, fatigue, digestive issues, poor sleep, brain fog, hormonal changes, or feeling constantly “on edge.”

Acupuncture works by stimulating areas of the body that are rich in nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Those nerves communicate with the spinal cord and brain through the same nervous system pathways recognized in Western medicine, which is why stimulating certain areas of the body can influence how the body responds to stress and recovery.

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