About
Provider

Mario A. Gallina, LAc

Acupuncturist

Gender: Male
Experience: 17 years
Languages: English

About Mario A. Gallina, LAc

Mario Gallina is a Santa Barbara native as well as a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac) and certified myofascial trigger point therapist (CMTPT). Mario makes it his life’s work to help patients overcome their pain, regain their health, and find the balance they need.

At Gallina Acupuncture, we believe that good health is paramount to a well-lived life and we are standing at the ready to comfort and heal you when health concerns arise.

During such vulnerable times, we understand how vital it is to have a knowledgeable and compassionate medical care provider by your side, someone you can trust with your concerns.

We feel privileged to be offering the highest level of care and dedication to our patients, working together to find the right solutions for everyone’s specific concerns and conditions, in order to maximize the most positive outcomes for all.

Education

Mr. Gallina graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from University of California Santa Barbara, with a Master of Arts from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, from California Pacific Medical Center, from Auricular Acupuncture Community Clinic, and from Zhejiang University. Mario A. Gallina, LAc earned a degree of a Licensed Acupuncturist.

Licenses

Mario A. Gallina, LAc has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since July 22, 2009, and his NPI number is 1205066370.

Book an Appointment

Mr. Mario A. Gallina is a verified acupuncturist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Mr. Mario A. Gallina, please call (805) 669-6784.

Acupuncturist

Mr. Mario A. Gallina is an Acupuncturist in San Francisco, CA with special training and skill in treating symptoms of physical and mental health disorders. As an Acupuncturist, Mario A. Gallina, LAc performs treatment of chronic pain, emotional disturbances, and pain resulting from acute injury or illness. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that involves inserting needles into a patient's skin at key neurological points to promote rapid symptom relief. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Acupuncturists include migraine, arthritis, anxiety, high blood pressure, nausea, dental pain, depression, allergies, and chronic pain in the joints, bones, and muscles. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acupuncturists include auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and acupressure, as well as procedures that use acupuncture principles, such as like moxibustion and cupping.

An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.

Acupuncturists in San Francisco, CA
  • Acute Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Repetitive Stress Disorders
  • Sports Injury
  • Acupuncture
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Electroacupuncture
  • Gua Sha
  • Herbal Therapy
  • Musculoskeletal Pain Treatment
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
  • Sports Injury Treatment
  • Tuina (Tui na)
  • Zhejiang University

    Zhejiang University (Jan ’09)

  • American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Traditional Chinese Medicine - Master of Arts (MA)

    American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Jan ’05 - Jan ’08)

  • University of California Santa Barbara

    Psychology and Cultural Anthropology - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

    University of California Santa Barbara (Jan ’97 - Jan ’01)

  • California Pacific Medical Center

    Externship

    California Pacific Medical Center

  • Auricular Acupuncture Community Clinic

    Externship

    Auricular Acupuncture Community Clinic


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