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Arrive
Step away from the noise and enter a space created for slowing down.
Acupuncture & holistic wellness · Encinitas, California
Feel more likeyourself again.
A private, individualized approach to acupuncture, herbal medicine, and whole-person wellness.
The Lucid experience
A quiet space to
return to yourself.
Thoughtful, individualized care in an environment designed for slowing down, reconnecting and restoring balance.
Start with what you’re experiencing
What would you like support with?
People arrive at Lucid for different reasons. Your care starts by understanding yours.
A considered starting point
Pain + inflammation
Acupuncture may be beneficial for a variety of concerns, including acute and chronic pain, headaches and migraines, and neck, back, and joint pain.
Why Lucid
Care that looks at the whole picture.
Lucid was founded with the intention of restoring balance and cultivating a deeper connection between mind, body, and spirit through intuitive, individualized care.
Explore the healing approach01
Listen
Every treatment begins with listening.
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Treat
Treatments are highly individualized and may include acupuncture, cosmetic treatments, auriculotherapy, scalp acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medicine, electrical stimulation, manual therapy, and gua sha.
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Adapt
These findings guide a treatment plan that is personalized, responsive, and designed to evolve as your expression of health changes.
The treatment experience
Make room for what matters.
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Reconnect
Your visit begins with listening — understanding how you're feeling, what you're experiencing and what you need.
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Restore
Personalized care creates space for your body to regulate, restore and reconnect.
Your practitioner
Meet Naila Gamel, DACM, L.Ac.
Naila Gamel DACM, L.Ac., is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, with a deep-rooted curiosity about the human body and the nature of healing.
Dr. Naila’s approach bridges ancient wisdom with modern understanding, making traditional practices both accessible and relevant. Her work is grounded in evidence-informed care while remaining open to the intuitive aspects of healing.
Meet Dr. NailaCare, with intention.
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Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Individualized care
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Encinitas, CA 92024
Entry points to healing
Care that can meet you where you are.
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Acupuncture
A time-honored healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture
An integrative approach to skin health and facial rejuvenation.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Personalized formulas that support health and address underlying patterns.
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Moxibustion
The warmth of dried mugwort to support circulation, vitality, and natural healing.
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Cupping & Guasha
Traditional East Asian therapies for circulation, release, and restoration.
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Lifestyle & Nutrition
Individualized guidance to complement your treatment plan and health goals.
Two perspectives, one individualized practice
Rooted in tradition. Informed by modern care.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture works by supporting the healthy flow of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body’s network of meridians. When this flow becomes disrupted or imbalanced, symptoms may arise.
Modern biomedical perspective
Research suggests that acupuncture influences multiple systems within the body, including the nervous system, circulation, connective tissue, immune function, and the release of various neurotransmitters.
While acupuncture has traditionally been understood through the framework of meridians and Qi, modern research is increasingly exploring the fascial system as a possible anatomical pathway through which acupuncture influences the body.
Real experiences
What patients say.
★★★★★“I suffered from debilitating sciatica until I met Naila. After just one acupuncture session, I was able to walk and function pain-free for the first time in months. Her knowledge, skill, and intuitive approach to healing are truly remarkable. Every time I see Dr. Naila, I leave feeling not only physically better, but also with valuable insights into my overall health and wellness... I can't recommend her highly enough!”
Questions, answered clearly
New to acupuncture?
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
Contact Dr. NailaAcupuncture is commonly used to support a wide range of health concerns, including pain, stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, women’s health concerns, headaches, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation. It is also used as a preventative and wellness-focused therapy to help maintain balance and support overall well-being. Every individual is unique, and treatment recommendations are based on your specific health history, goals, and presentation.
Begin with a conversation
Ready to begin?
Your first visit begins with a conversation about what you’re experiencing and what you want to feel differently.