Dr. Gillian Salter, DACM, L.Ac is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist and Nutritionist. She studied at Pacific college of Oriental Medicine, where she earned her Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. With her extensive knowledge and experience in treating various health conditions and people of all ages, Gillian focuses on educating her patients and helping to guide their bodies and minds into a state of well being.

During Gillian’s studies, she interned at UCSD's Cancer Research Center, Rady’s Children’s Hospital and apprenticed with Adrian Bean for three years here at Pacific Center of Health. It was here that she realized her true passion and talent lay in helping better the lives of others. She was incredibly lucky to have Adrian as her mentor throughout this journey. She attended multiple Craniosacral, Neural and Visceral Manipulation workshops taught by Adrian himself. She has started and will complete all of the Neural and Visceral Manipulation series of courses taught by the Barral Institute. She incorporates this work into all of her treatments. In 2018, she completed a 2 month “Master class” with RJ Spina, working to become better in tune with her true, spiritual self so she can fully be present and deepen her connection with her patients.

 Gillian’s love for nature and natural healing began during her childhood. At a young age she was introduced to Tai Chi, Qi Gong, breath work, essential oils, yoga and using plants as medicine. She was raised with the principle of “treating others the way you want to be treated yourself,” which she has carried over to her practice and her love and compassion towards her patients.

 Having grown up on the east coast, Gillian was always intrigued by California and decided to move to the west coast to attend University of San Diego. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish. She then worked in the corporate world and during this time, her stress levels hit the roof and her digestive issues spiraled downward.  Concurrently, while looking for a way to relieve her stress and stomach pain naturally, she tried Acupuncture on a dare to face her fear of needles. Within a few months of working with an acupuncturist she was diagnosed with Celiac disease, Leaky Gut Syndrome and multiple other conditions. With an integrative approach, she began to feel better and was inspired by East Asian Medicine's comprehensive system and how it helped heal her body, mind, and spirit directing energy towards imbalances and rewiring her nervous system into a parasympathetic state.  She was now determined to learn about the mysterious world of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. She then enrolled herself in Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and fell in love with Chinese Medicine and its wealth of knowledge spanning 2,500 years.
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In Gillian’s spare time, you can find her anywhere in nature or in the kitchen cooking for her friends and family. She loves to travel, hike, swim, dance, and challenge herself daily. 

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" Gilly is one of the most amazing acupuncturist with the best energy. She's so knowledgeable in everything nutrition and especially gut health. She's helped me heal from years of chemotherapy and radiation. Seeing Gilly twice a week for acupuncture has completely changed my life! If you're thinking about trying acupuncture Gilly would be a great place to start. " -Shelby N. San Diego