Welcome to Gathering Blue Acupuncture and Wellness Center, voted the Best Acupuncturist in Ramona in 2021-2024!

Ask us about our NEW Memberships that gets you free Vibroacoustic therapy every month!

Dr. Daron Mathena, DACM, L.Ac. is now San Diego’s only certified Neuro-acupuncturist through the Neuro Acupuncture Institute! Dr. Daron’s other specialties include acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, as well as pain conditions and autoimmune.

Please welcome Dr. Grace Bong, DACM, L.Ac., our newest acupuncturist!

We offer Massage Therapy with Certified Massage Therapists from the Pacific College of Health & Science that are skilled in massage to heal the body using the principles of Chinese Medicine and they work closely with our acupuncturists to help the patient’s overall health and wellbeing.

Our Massage Therapists are the best Ramona has to offer. With their training from the Pacific College of Health & Science, their understanding of the body and how to use their hands to heal takes the massage you receive here to the next level. You’ll leave feeling like a new person.

If you cannot get on the schedule, please add yourself on the waitlist and we will reach out and try to fit you in the schedule. Also, if you cannot make your appointment, please let us know 24 hours in advance, otherwise you may be subject to a late cancellation or a no show fee for the value of the full appointment.

New Patients for Acupuncture

For New Patients only.


Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a manual therapy that involves the insertion of thin, single-use pre-sterilized needles into specific locations of the body to achieve therapeutic results. Acupuncture activates the nervous system to release endorphins and opiates, increases blood circulation, and treats a variety of health conditions.


New Patients for Acussage

For New Patients only


Acussage

Acussage is a unique treatment designed to bring the best of two styles of treatment together. During this treatment a patient will receive an acupuncture treatment with needles then a massage that may include stretching, deep tissue work, and manual Chinese medicine techniques. While doing massage or bodywork, the practitioner will be looking for general tight muscle patterns or blocked area... Read More

Acussage is a unique treatment designed to bring the best of two styles of treatment together. During this treatment a patient will receive an acupuncture treatment with needles then a massage that may include stretching, deep tissue work, and manual Chinese medicine techniques. While doing massage or bodywork, the practitioner will be looking for general tight muscle patterns or blocked areas of the body. The practitioner may use moxa, e-stim and/or cupping to complete the body’s natural state of being.


Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is a systems biology approach to identify and address the root cause of disease by acknowledging the complex interconnected web that is the human body. Diet & lifestyle modifications are the foundation of the pyramid when it comes to treatment options. Meaning, food comes before any other therapeutic modality. We use nutritional therapy to address any concerns you may... Read More

Functional Medicine is a systems biology approach to identify and address the root cause of disease by acknowledging the complex interconnected web that is the human body.

Diet & lifestyle modifications are the foundation of the pyramid when it comes to treatment options. Meaning, food comes before any other therapeutic modality.

We use nutritional therapy to address any concerns you may have, combined with nutraceuticals and lab work. (lab fee's vary in price)


NAET (Allergy Elimination Technique)

NAET® was discovered by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad in November of 1983. NAMBUDRIPAD Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET, are a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to alleviate allergies of all types and intensities using a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture/acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological... Read More

NAET® was discovered by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad in November of 1983. NAMBUDRIPAD Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET, are a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to alleviate allergies of all types and intensities using a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture/acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological disciplines of medicine.

One allergen is treated at a time. If you are not severely immune deficient, you may need just one treatment to desensitize one allergen. A person with mild to moderate number of allergies may take about 15-20 office visits to desensitize 15-20 food and environmental allergens.

Basic essential nutrients are treated during the first few visits. Chemicals, environmental allergens, vaccinations, immunizations, etc. are treated after completing about fifteen basic essential nutrients. NAET can successfully alleviate adverse reactions to egg, milk, peanuts, penicillin, aspirin, mushrooms, shellfish, latex, grass, ragweed, flowers, perfume, animal dander, animal epithelial, make-up, chemicals, cigarette smoke, pathogens, heat, cold, other environmental agents if treated appropriately following the correct NAET treatment protocol. It may take several office visits to desensitize a severe allergen.


Massage Therapy


Facial Rejuvenation / Cosmetics

Facial rejuvenation is an all-natural, non-toxic modality that is used to help patients feel beautiful from the inside out. Facial rejuvenation is used to tighten and brighten the skin, decrease fine lines and wrinkles, enhance collagen production, and help you age radiantly.


Balanced Body & Soul Workshop

Dr. Joni Chapman DACM, LAc, CFMP invites you to join her for a weekly hour-long wellness class that delves into the realms of holistic well-being, seamlessly bridging the gap between Eastern and Western Medicine. Each session will explore a diverse range of topics, offering insightful tips and practical advice on health and lifestyle. With a focus on Eastern Medicine, Dr. Champan DACM, LAc, CFM... Read More

Dr. Joni Chapman DACM, LAc, CFMP invites you to join her for a weekly hour-long wellness class that delves into the realms of holistic well-being, seamlessly bridging the gap between Eastern and Western Medicine. Each session will explore a diverse range of topics, offering insightful tips and practical advice on health and lifestyle. With a focus on Eastern Medicine, Dr. Champan DACM, LAc, CFMP will expertly navigate through the intersections of these two approaches, empowering you to achieve a harmonious balance in your journey towards optimal health.


Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is customized for each individual patient and carefully crafted to improve their current condition and help their body perform at its highest potential.


Postpartum Services


Energy Healing Therapy

Reiki, Sound Healing, Tuning Fork.


Sound Healing Vibro-Acoustic Therapy

If you suffer from acute pain from an injury, chronic pain, neurological issues, have suffered a stroke, are showing any signs of dementia or Alzheimer's or are dealing with progressive diseases like Parkinson’s Disease or COPD, vibroacoustic therapy can help. This non-invasive, energy-based alternative health approach to wellness has been used for over 40 years to successfully treat clients... Read More

If you suffer from acute pain from an injury, chronic pain, neurological issues, have suffered a stroke, are showing any signs of dementia or Alzheimer's or are dealing with progressive diseases like Parkinson’s Disease or COPD, vibroacoustic therapy can help.

This non-invasive, energy-based alternative health approach to wellness has been used for over 40 years to successfully treat clients who have suffered strokes, are dealing with the pain and stress of cancer treatments, have neurological issues or who are recovering from surgeries including knee and hip replacement.

Vibroacoustic therapy can be used in conjunction with any other therapy, whether it is Western allopathic medicine or alternative therapies.

Contraindications

Pacemakers-because there are magnets in the transducers
Recent surgery or open wound as VAT speeds up circulation and blood flow which aids in healing but if you have an open sore you want it to clot
Acute Inflammatory conditions
Hypotension
Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT
Seizure Disorders
Caution with pregnancy

Specific frequencies are chosen to impact the area of concern for each client. For chronic conditions, the best long-term therapeutic benefits are often found in multiple sessions (up to 10 in some cases).


Detox Foot Spa Services

The Ion Cleanse Detox Machine is a high-tech water detoxification system that facilitates the body's ability to heal itself. It is a pleasure to use because of its simplicity and relaxing affect. This machine is a water foot bath that utilizes both brass and stainless-steel electrodes, which clean, balance and enhances bio-energy, a vital force stored within the body and utilized by our cel... Read More

The Ion Cleanse Detox Machine is a high-tech water detoxification system that facilitates the body's ability to heal itself. It is a pleasure to use because of its simplicity and relaxing affect.

This machine is a water foot bath that utilizes both brass and stainless-steel electrodes, which clean, balance and enhances bio-energy, a vital force stored within the body and utilized by our cells.

While the Ion Cleanse Detox Machine is widely used to increase mental and physical energy, it also revitalizes, increases stamina while voiding the body of chemicals, pollution, radiation, synthetics, toxins, and numerous amounts of foreign substance trapped in layers of the skin, which, in face, either hinder or cause an inability to vacate the body. The machine's internal cleansing process includes parasite cleansing and liver detoxification that subsequently results in less fluid retention, reduction of inflammation, improved memory, improved bladder control, a more balanced pH, a stronger immune system and significant pain relief, inclusive of, but not limited to, arthritis, gout and headaches.

Reflexology teaches us that each foot is actually an outlet through which the body attempts to cleanse or rid itself of heavy metal and toxic waste built up in numerous areas of the body.

While using the Ion Cleanse Detox Machine, you will actually see the cleansing process as the water interacts with a compound electric current along with a magnetic field structure. Subsequently, this cleansing process attains the correct frequency required to restore cells to a healthy state, while releasing years of bonded waste.

The Ion Cleanse Detox Machine enhances the effects of other therapies. After a few sessions you will notice increased levels of energy, a better quality of sleep and improved mental clarity and alertness.

Not Recommended for:

People who have pacemakers-because there are magnets in the transducers.
Anyone who has received an organ transplant.
People who suffer from seizure Disorders.
Pregnant women or nursing.
Children less than 8 years old.

Lindsay Boos is a certified massage therapist, currently enrolled at Pacific College of Health & Science. While furthering her education in the associates program, Lindsay is also on track to becoming a Holistic Health Practitioner early 2023. After the birth of her daughter in 2019, Lindsays passion for mind and body healing became a tremendous focal point in her life. She quickly realized areas of herself that needed to be healed physically and mentally in order to show up for her family and become the strong women she is today. Lindsay became persistent in finding new ways to evolve, which led her to the love she found with healing through body work and Chinese Medicine. Rolfing (structural integration) Reflexology and Reiki are just a few of the ways Lindsay is able to connect with her clients on a deeper level. This allows for the clients growth between mind and body, while addressing deeper layers of trauma and trapped energy that can be the root cause for someone’s pain or disease. Lindsay is also equally enthused to offer her clients a wide variety of services including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Tuina, Thai, Perinatal, Sports Massage and Cosmetic Therapies. All of this experience coupled with the decade of customer service Lindsay has under her belt, she deeply understands the importance of communication and the need for a strong relationship with each and every one of her clients. Lindsay is trustworthy and can ensure that her clients will have a great experience time after time.

Lindsay Boos is a certified massage therapist, currently enrolled at Pacific College of Health &a... Read More

Brittany is a graduate of Pacific College of Health & Science as a Certified Massage Therapist and is a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist through Klose Training. She has always felt like she was meant to be a healer and felt the call to help others heal. After struggling for many years with debilitating illnesses, she dove deep into her healing journey with nutrition, exercise, acupuncture and other holistic modalities. Brittany is excited to be able to share those holistic approaches with others and help them on their own healing journey as she did. Brittany offers modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai massage, cupping, Gua Sha, Reiki energy healing, Pranic energy healing, and Qigong exercise classes. Brittany is also a Certified Postpartum Doula and a Certified Lactation Counselor. She is pursuing a specialization to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.

Brittany spends her free time outdoors with her family whether that be hiking, camping, time at the beach, gardening or exploring farmers markets. She has been married to her high school sweetheart since 2010, has three amazing children and four wonderful dogs.

Brittany is a graduate of Pacific College of Health & Science as a Certified Massage Therapis... Read More

Dr. Joni Chapman is licensed in California in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, certified in Functional Medicine and Massage Therapy. Her initial passion for holistic healthcare started early in her life with herbal remedies and nutrition education for herself and her family. Growing up in a family with disabilities, autoimmune and hormonal diagnoses she strived for a way to help them through eastern and western health integration. She enjoyed seeing their health improve with the addition of eastern medicine. This is what drove her into nursing, her passion for taking care of people and seeing them improve. She found acupuncture in her personal life when she started suffering with arthritis pain and minimal relief with western treatments. After her first Acupuncture treatment she immediately started seeing results. Her pain was less and she was able to do normal daily activities once again. So she knew she had to pursue this career path. In 1994 she began her healthcare journey and in 2020 she received her Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA. She is certified in Functional Medicine, Holistic Microneedling and Cosmetic Acupuncture. Dr. Joni is a highly motivated practitioner with specialized experience in pain management, orthopedic wellness, elder care, connective tissue and digestive disorders, with an emphasis on patient education.

Dr. Joni is passionate about researching ways she can better help her patients. In her free time, she has written and published holistic books and articles for the public. She enjoys traveling and being active.

Dr. Joni Chapman is licensed in California in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, certified in Func... Read More

Sarah Kennedy is a labor and delivery/NICU nurse. She is currently enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science to obtain her doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She met Dr. Daron as a nurse and was inspired to pursue her holistic medicine journey. She loves to heal people naturally by supporting the body, and that’s the main reason she is studying to become an acupuncturist. Acupuncture also helped Sarah recover from a back injury as well as heart surgery. One of her passions is helping new mothers and their babies, both in the delivery room and through their recoveries. She’s been a labor and delivery/NICU nurse for 17 years and is a Spinning Babies® certified practitioner. She has been utilizing Spinning Babies® in a hospital environment and would like to apply it in Eastern Medicine as well.

She has three kids of her own, all of which have benefited in such incredible ways from acupuncture and herbal medicine and that is one reason she is so passionate about natural healing. She has seen the incredible effects it has and wants to help people experience those amazing effects.

Sarah has been married since 2009 and lives on a ranch that houses horses, chickens, a pig, cats, and dogs. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, riding horses, and spending time with animals outdoors.

Sarah Kennedy is a labor and delivery/NICU nurse. She is currently enrolled at Pacific College of... Read More

Dr. Daron Mathena is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist in California. She is a Navy Veteran from New York and lives here in Ramona with her husband and three sons. She was brought to acupuncture after suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease and it changed her life so much that she had to know how it worked. Now she’s dedicated her life to helping her patient’s bodies heal themselves.

Dr. Daron Mathena is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist in... Read More

Lori has over a decade of experience in business management an holistic product knowledge. Merging her passion for natural health with strategic leadership, she has successfully managed and grown businesses in the wellness sector, specializing in holistic products such as herbal remedies, supplements, and skincare products. With a deep understanding of both the operational side of business and the intricacies of natural health products, Lori has consistently driven innovation and growth to small businesses. Her expertise in balancing business objectives with a commitment to high-quality, natural solutions has made her a respected leader in the wellness community.

Lori has 3 beautiful girls and a loving husband. She spends her free time reading a good book, playing videogames with her family or traveling to (and attending) Anime Conventions.

Lori has over a decade of experience in business management an holistic product knowledge. Mergin... Read More

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