Welcome to Raíz Holistic.

Health is not just the absence of illness—it’s about thriving. It’s about waking up energized, feeling balanced in both body and mind, and being able to pursue the things that bring you joy. Through acupuncture and holistic therapies, we help you unlock that potential for vitality.

For thousands of years, acupuncture has been used to restore harmony within the body and mind. Today, we are here to guide you on your healing journey with personalized care that empowers you to live your healthiest, most authentic life.

Menu of services tailored to your needs.

  • Acupuncture

    Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to balance the flow of energy or Qi, and promote natural healing process. It is a safe and effective treatment option for a wide range or conditions, including pain, digestive issues, and emotional imbalances.

  • Microneedling

    Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that stimulates your skin’s natural healing process to promote smoother, more radiant, and youthful-looking skin. By creating tiny microchannels in the skin, this procedure encourages collagen and elastin production, which helps to reduce fine lines, acne scars, and other imperfections. This rejuvenating therapy enhances skin texture and tone, providing long-lasting results with minimal downtime. Safe and effective, microneedling is an excellent option for anyone seeking a natural way to revitalize their skin.

  • Herbal Medicine

    Chinese herbal formulas are tailored to address individual patient needs and can help support the body’s natural healing processes, restore balance, and promote overall well-being. Herbal remedies can also help with a range of conditions, including menstrual health concerns, digestive issues, anxiety, and more

  • Tao of Trauma

    Our Tao of Trauma therapy session is a body-centered, somatic approach to trauma healing, designed to gently guide your nervous system back into balance. This session helps you release these stored patterns by working directly with the body and its natural healing abilities.

    We help you tune into the sensations in your body allowing the nervous system to down-regulate from states of fight, flight, or freeze. Through this process, your body learns to reconnect with feelings of safety, ease, and relaxation.

  • Reiki

    Reiki is an energy therapy focused on balancing the body's energetic field. It works to remove blockages, heal, and harmonize the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.

  • 1:1 Mentorship

    Become your own muse. Connect with your essence and learn to fully love yourself and break free from old patterns and limiting beliefs.

    Contact for more information

  • Cupping Therapy

    Cupping therapy is commonly used to treat conditions such as back pain, respiratory issues, and digestive problems, and is considered a safe and effective treatment option in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

  • Gua Sha

    Gua sha involves using a smooth tool, such as a jade stone, to gently scrape the skin and stimulate circulation. It is commonly used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system and is considered a safe and effective treatment option in TCM.

    Offered as an add-on to acupuncture treatment.

  • Moxibustion

    Moxibustion, or moxa, involves burning an herb called mugwort near the skin to stimulate circulation and promote healing. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, digestive issues, and menstrual pain.

    Offered as an add-on to acupuncture treatment.

Meet your Doctor.

As a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I am dedicated to empowering you to reconnect with your true essence so that you can live a healthier, happier, and more authentic life. My passion for helping others is what led me on this journey to becoming a holistic healer, where I combine the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the science of modern healthcare.

I specialize in treating women’s health, gastrointestinal issues, mental health, trauma, and PTSD. My approach is not just about relieving symptoms—it's about getting to the root of your physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances. I believe that true healing occurs when we align our mind, body, and spirit.

Having personally navigated through depression and anxiety, I understand firsthand the importance of addressing both the mental and physical aspects of health. My own healing experience with TCM fuels my desire to help others overcome life’s challenges and rediscover their inner balance.

I earned my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science. With expertise in acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tao of Trauma therapy, Reiki, and various healing modalities, I create personalized treatment plans tailored specifically to your needs, blending the best of Eastern and Western approaches to health.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of deep healing and self-discovery, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we can unlock the transformative power of Traditional Chinese Medicine, helping you reconnect with your true self so you can thrive in every aspect of life.

Happy patients are our top priority.

  • Doctor Godinez is marvelous with her work. From start to finish she provided excellent patient care. Dr. Godinez offered a holistic approach to treatment with basic education of treatment, lifestyle change recommendations (i.e. Diet) and prescribed herbs aside from the needling practice. During my appointment, I truly cherish her offerings of comfort and reassurance before placing any needles. Talking to me through the process helps me anticipate where i will feel pinches and avoid any peaks in my sympathetic nervous system. By far an excellent doctor, I trust her dedication to my wellbeing unconditionally.

    -Melissa M.

  • I had the good fortune to find Dr Godinez and have sought her care and treatment for the past several months. I can attest that she is a true professional. Whether it is for acupuncture, clinical diagnoses, treatment, or filling a proper prescription, she can be counted on for her competence – and always with a caring and warm, friendly smile. On each visit, she has taken the time to fully understand my medical issues, asks questions, conducts a thorough physical assessment, and discusses treatment options she can offer. I can highly recommend her if you are interested in trying alternative therapy.

    Peter Lee T.

  • Dr. Godinez absolutely saved me. I’ve had herniated discs in my back for years and after tweaking something while training I was in bad shape. Before getting treatment from Dr. Godinez I could not bend over and struggled to put my shoes on everyday. After multiple treatments of acupuncture and cupping as well as a lot of advice from her on stretching, therapy and how to treat as well as care for different muscle groups I quickly improved. I am pain free now and able to train harder than ever. I’m forever in Dr. Godinez’s debt! I’m so grateful for her support.

    Alexander H.

Contact me.

info@raizholistic.com

San Diego:

420 Walnut Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

Los Angeles:

7257 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036