4550 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 208, San Diego, CA 92123. Call/Text (619) 609-5300
VA-Covered Acupuncture for Veterans in San Diego
Evidence-Based Pain & PTSD Support · Free Through VA Community Care
As a VA Community Care Licensed Acupuncture Provider in San Diego, I specialize in personalized acupuncture care for military veterans dealing with chronic pain, trauma-related stress, PTSD symptoms, sleep disturbances, and nervous system dysregulation — all covered through your VA benefits with zero out-of-pocket cost.
Veteran-Focused Acupuncture Care Tailored to You
At Eastlake Acupuncture, located near the Kearny Mesa VA facility, I combine holistic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with clinically informed strategies to support veterans’ healing journeys physically and emotionally. With nearly two decades of experience serving military veterans and a deep understanding of the challenges you face — from chronic pain to combat-related stress — my goal is to help you:
- Reduce chronic pain and inflammation
- Calm nervous system response
- Improve sleep quality
- Support mental health and stress recovery
- Enhance overall wellness without relying on medication
Who Can Benefit from VA-Covered Acupuncture?
This program is ideal for veterans who:
- Are living with chronic pain (back, neck, joints, headaches)
- Are struggling with sleep disturbances or insomnia
- Experience PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or stress-related symptoms
- Are seeking non-pharmacological pain relief
- Want a treatment that supports whole-body balance and nervous system resilience
How the VA Community Care Acupuncture Referral Works
Receiving acupuncture through your VA benefits is straightforward:
- Contact your VA Primary Care Provider (PCP), Patient Case Manager, or Pain Management team via secure messaging through the VA mobile app or VA website.
- Request a VA Community Care referral for acupuncture.
- Request Dr. Nadia Ayadi at Eastlake Acupuncture as your preferred provider and provide the following National Provider Identifier (NPI) for easy lookup: 1265790604.
- Once approved, acupuncture treatments are fully covered by the VA at no cost to you.
Once your referral is authorized, I will assist you with scheduling your appointments and guide you through your first visit.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first acupuncture session is approximately one hour and begins with a thorough health history and assessment so I can tailor your treatment plan to your specific needs. I focus on:
- Your symptoms and treatment goals
- Your pain patterns and stress triggers
- A gentle, calming approach to needle placement
- Optional complementary therapies, when appropriate
My clinic environment is veteran-centered, respectful, and intentionally designed to support healing from both physical and emotional perspectives.
What I Treat: Conditions Common Among Veterans
Veterans routinely report improvements in:
✔ Chronic back, neck, and joint pain
✔ PTSD and trauma-related stress
✔ Sleep disturbances and insomnia
✔ Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
✔ Sports or service-related injury recovery
✔ Nervous system balance and resilience
Scientific Evidence Supporting Acupuncture for Veterans
Research shows acupuncture may help veterans by:
- Reducing PTSD symptom severity and improving sleep quality
- Supporting nervous system balance and stress regulation
- Offering a safe, low-risk alternative to long-term medication use
The VA Whole Health program acknowledges acupuncture as a complementary care option with potential benefits for chronic pain and mental health conditions.
Why Veterans Choose Eastlake Acupuncture
Experience Matters: I have provided veteran-focused acupuncture care for nearly two decades, approaching each patient with compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Personalized Healing Plans: I tailor every treatment plan to your specific needs, symptoms, and healing goals—no cookie-cutter care.
Holistic Approach: I combine traditional acupuncture with complementary strategies to support your physical health, emotional well-being, and nervous system regulation.
Convenient San Diego Location: My clinic is centrally located near Kearny Mesa, with easy access from VA facilities and surrounding San Diego communities.