About Janet Lee – Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Esthetician

As a practitioner of functional medicine, Janet can order and evaluate specialized testing that measures organ and physiological performance. This service is especially helpful for patients with thyroid issues, food allergies and a number of other conditions.
Janet has recently incorporated her background as an esthetician and studies of Ayurveda into her practice. Such treatments as Facial Rejuvenation Massage, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation and other Ayurvedic therapies are designed to provide the client an esthetic treatment with an Eastern medical perspective.
As the sole acupuncturist at the Center for Health and Well Being in San Diego, CA, from 2008 to 2013, Janet treated a wide variety of conditions, including hormonal disorders, digestive disturbances, respiratory problems, anxiety, insomnia, postoperative pain, joint pain, scoliosis, migraines, obesity, tendonitis, skin disorders, infectious conditions, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and fatigue.
Consultations with Janet are personalized and thorough. She believes in empowering patients with take-home tools ranging from recipes to exercises – tools that that turn health goals into reality.
MSTOM: Refers to the four-year graduate level acupuncture program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Graduates receive more than 3,000 hours of training, including hands-on clinical training. Subjects studied include extensive training in Chinese herbalism and medical theory, as well as courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology.
Dipl. OM: The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) administers a five-part exam, the successful completion of which results in national accreditation as a diplomate. NCCAOM board certification indicates to peers and patients that a practitioner has met national standards for safety and competency.
L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist is a designation acquired after passing a rigorous state board exam that encompasses expertise in both acupuncture and Chinese herbalism. L.Ac.’s must maintain their licensure with continuing education units. Janet Lee, L.Ac., is licensed through the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.
Janet Lee (formerly Janet Webb) continues to practice her former career of journalism. Read some of her articles here: Keep The Home Fires Burning: Stoke your energy with warming foods from Traditional Chinese Medicine, A Silent Treatment, 5 Types of Tea From Around the World. Read Testimonials from patients here.