About “RAM”

Founder of San Diego Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture.

He is a skilled Traditional Chinese Medicine primary care practitioner. TCM is a complete medicine that can treat any disease. He specializes in internal medicine ranging from Digestive disorders to Autoimmune and Psycho Emotional disorders using herbal medicine and acupuncture.

He also specializes in Orthopedic disorders. He is an avid athlete who understands first hand orthopedic injuries and imbalances. He uses many modalities to treat chronic pain and injuries including rehabilitative exercise therapy, ART, Guasha, E-Stim and many more modalities as needed, He works closely with Doctors and Physical Therapists to help patients achieve their goals.

Herbal Medicine is his passion. With a background in chemistry, he has a firm understanding of herbs from both the Chinese categorizations and from a pharmacological prospective. His clinic has a detached pharmacy with over 700 herbs which he uses to write custom formulas for his patients.

Founder of the herbal software company Myherbpharm

He has spent over 5 years developing a software and fulfillment system with the intention of revolutionizing and helping share the use of herbal medicine in the United States. He has won many awards and has been featured on Fox News, KUSI, the Union Tribune, Pacific Beach Bay and Press, and other publications for his work.

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Owner of the local health food Cafe Rum Jungle in Pacific Beach.

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For the Love of Herbs!

Dr. Kim has always been passionate about medicine. Growing up around medicine, through her yoga practice, and as an athlete, she developed an understanding of the body-mind connection.

This initial spark started a lifelong journey of studying methods of balancing the body through movement, herbal remedies, and meditation. As an undergraduate at Dickinson College she took a course that opened her eyes to eastern modalities of healing. This course ignited a fire within her to treat her own personal anxiety and acne naturally. This opened her eyes to the power of food and herbs as medicine.

After college, Dr. Kim worked at a physical therapist office which brought on a curiosity about the body-mind connection. This is when she decided she needed to go to school for Chinese Medicine because it provides a deep understanding of how each organ system governs different emotions, as well as different parts of the body.

She started her Doctorate in Chinese Medicine in New York City at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). Her love of traveling and experiencing new cultures brought her to expand her knowledge base to study at PCOM San Diego.

While in New York City, she learned cosmetic acupuncture while privately studying under her mentors at Eastgate Acupuncture in Columbus Circle.

In San Diego, her experience ranges from pediatric patients at Rady’s Children’s Hospital to treating geriatric patients at Lutheran Church clinic in Downtown.

While completing her Doctorate at PCOM in San Diego, she also studied cranio-sacral therapy, specifically visceral and neural manipulation, with Adrien Bean. This technique closely works with the Vagal nerve of the body to aid stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Dr. Kim’s focus is on herbal medicine for gynecological disorders, post-op healing, respiratory diseases, and herbal treatments to maintain overall health and prevention of disease.

Dr. Kim also finds a true passion in creating herbal coffee alternatives which heighten focus, eliminate brain fog, and increase overall productivity and creativity.

Areas of Specialty:

GERD Headaches Scar treatments Post-Op pain Insomnia Vertigo IBS-C/IBS-D Orthopedic disorders Menstrual disorders Contact dermatitis Depression Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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Dr. Kim Drolet is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist, specializing in acupuncture and herbal medicine with more that 15 years experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her patients. Dr. Drolet’s passion lies in enhancing lives through natural medicines whenever possible, helping people feel better so they can enjoy their life to the fullest.

After experiencing acupuncture in her late 30s, she flipped the script on her life and started a 6 year education journey at 40 years old, culminating with Masters and Doctoral degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science.

During those studies, Dr. Drolet had the honor of immersive studies in Chengdu, China, where she witnessed the full spectrum of Chinese Medicine, particularly the widespread use of herbs for almost any medical condition.

In addition to a thriving acupuncture and herbal practice at San Diego Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, she developed Grow Hair, capsulized herbal combination for hair loss. These are available in office, or online Grow Hair, ConciergeHerbalist.com. Dr. Drolet also offers a 15 minute free discovery call for patients interested in herbal hair treatment, to answer any questions.

She loves spreading knowledge about Chinese Medicine and served several years as teaching faculty and clinic supervisor at Pacific College of Health and Science.

Having experienced significant health challenges herself, Dr. Drolet approaches each patient with empathy and a commitment to integrating traditional methods with modern understanding. Dr. Drolet welcomes inquiries from those seeking to explore Chinese Medicine acupuncture and herbology for their well-being.

Most of Dr. Drolet’s patients have one or more of the following (yes! symptoms are often related!):

Hair Online supplier of Grow Hair herbal therapy to help deficiency based and/or stress influenced hair thinning.

Low energy: fatigue, easily catch cold/flu, cyclical sickness, hormonal issues and energy, perimenopause and menopause

Dermatology/Skin: perioral dermatitis, acne, unexplained itching, eczema, rosacia, psoriasis.

Mental Health: stress, burn-out, depression, anxiety, especially as it intersects with physical health

Digestion: bloating, gas, stomach acid, constipation, diarrhea.

Nose/Sinus: Chronic sinus and nose issues, seasonal allergies.

Complex: Multiple chronic symptoms unexplained, or no good (or too many side effects) western medical treatment.

In addition, Dr. Drolet commonly treats:

Flu, Covid, Lingering Covid, Long Covid symptoms, Chronic cough

Menstruation and Menopause Health

Pain, low back pain, knee pain, neck pain

Headaches and foggy head

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Anemia, osteoporosis

And More! Book a Discovery Call to see if your symptoms are well treated with Acupuncture and/or Chinese Herbs!

What Others Have to Say:

“Dr. Drolet is one of the best doctors my family and I have ever been to! She is extremely caring, kind, encouraging, and knowledgeable. She always values my opinions, comfortabilities, and thoughts regarding my body’s symptoms and patterns. She truly takes the time to think and review my symptoms to look for the best way of treating me, which none of my other doctors do!” -Nina, 24

“Dr. Drolet is amazing! I was breaking out due to stress and dealing with other health issues. I can report that my skin has never been more clear (I get compliments all the time on my glowing skin) and feel so great! She has turned my health around, and I cannot be happier.” -Elizabeth, 36

“Love being treated by Dr. Kim. Getting great results. Professional and knowledgeable practitioner.” -Linda, 72

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Danielle Emhof is a licensed Physical Therapist and has been practicing since 2001. She received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She has a certification in Integrative Manual Therapy and Matrix Energetics, and also earned her certification as a personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has extensive experience in Pilates and is a Kripalu certified Yoga teacher.

Danielle’s treatment approach is grounded in Physical Therapy, and her mission is to empower clients to achieve their life and health goals. She does this by diagnosing and treating the root cause of pain and dysfunction, as opposed to managing symptoms. Treatment sessions may include Healing Work (a combination of Physical Therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy and Matrix Energetics), nutritional guidance, grocery shopping education, cooking and kitchen advice, yoga, stress management, meditation and personal training.

Danielle enjoys and feels confident working with a variety of clients and conditions. She feels strongly about the “whole body approach” to healing, and believes in the body’s ability to heal itself when given the right tools and support. Danielle has a passion for working with chronic symptoms and challenging diagnoses. She has skills that are able to help clients no matter what stage of rehabilitation they are in. She understands the importance of emotional support and compassion in the healing process, and provides many tools to address this aspect of health.

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About Veronika:

BIO: Veronika was drawn to Eastern Medicine after receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome during her undergraduate career. After spending years living with chronic pain, and despite countless doctor’s visits and medications, she stumbled across an acupuncture clinic and witnessed firsthand the healing power of the medicine. She was able to overcome her diagnoses to pursue her passion of helping others restore and maintain their health. Veronika aims to provide an experience where body and mind are uniquely aligned into a specialized approach to holistic healing that is tailored for each individual.

CREDENTIALS: Veronika is certified as a licensed acupuncturist accredited by the California Acupuncture Board, and nationally by the NCCAOM. She graduated with a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the esteemed, and nationally recognized Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. TRAINING: Veronika has volunteered her expertise at Rady’s Children’s Hospital. Veronika has also contributed her time to ensure the prosperity of our veteran community by volunteering her skills at Veterans Stand Down. To compliment her community activism, Veronika has also received training by Dr. Fernando Fernandez, world-renowned cosmetic acupuncturist.

SPECIALIZATIONS: Veronika specializes in chronic pain, women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, pediatrics, internal medicine, and cosmetic acupuncture.. She has helped countless patients achieve greater levels of health, vibrancy and is dedicated to seeing her patients thrive. In her practice, Veronika combines therapies including acupuncture, herbal medicine, medical Tui Na massage, food therapy, lifestyle advice, cupping therapy, Moxibustion, and Gua Sha to provide a therapeutic and customized treatment for every patient. Learn More

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Kyle is a licensed acupuncturist accredited by the California Acupuncture Board. Graduating with a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the nationally recognized Pacific College of Oriental medicine. He has completed internships at UCSD RIMAC and worked with NCAA athletes to prepare for their sporting events, as well offering his services at the Free Veterans Clinic. He has been improving patients’ health at San Diego Herbal Medicine since 2016.

Kyle specializes in balancing emotional, energetic and physical conditions in the body. Using Acupuncture, Craniosacral and Dynamic Contraction Technique to assess overall well being. He assists patients in finding inner balance to help them regain optimal health. Kyle addresses issues ranging from chronic pain, digestive upset and emotional stagnation to migraines.

Kyle’s father Dr. Mark Sanders N.D, a naturopathic doctor, exposed him to east-asian medicine growing up which peaked his interest in holistic health. This interest continued in his personal life as he studied health science at Furman University as a college athlete, further developing his knowledge of the body. During his athletic career he experienced ailments and injuries that led him to pursue Chinese medicine after seeing first-hand the shortfalls of traditional health care. After witnessing the effects of acupuncture himself, he has made it his goal to help others restore their health and well-being.

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