Dahms Acupuncture provides specialized pain management and stress reduction treatments in North County San Diego. Located in the beautiful Olivenhain community of Encinitas, we are conveniently situated east of I-5, and our clinic is easily accessible from Carlsbad, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Leucadia, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and San Marcos. Our peaceful treatment rooms provide the perfect setting to de-stress, restore balance, and focus on healing.

At Dahms Acupuncture, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care, guided by evidence-based clinical research and a comprehensive understanding of pain and stress physiology. Founder and lead acupuncturist, Talia Dahms, L.Ac., MS, Dipl.OM, specializes in chronic pain management and is a trusted referral source for local orthopedic surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals to manage complex pain conditions, such as sciatica, disc herniations, low back pain, neck pain, neuropathy, migraines, tendinitis, and arthritis. She emphasizes an evidence-based approach to pain management, rehabilitation, and nervous system regulation, and treatments are tailored to address the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a growing number of people seeking care for long COVID symptoms, particularly those involving autonomic dysfunction such as fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, and heart rate irregularities. Drawing on current scientific understanding, Talia utilizes acupuncture to help regulate the autonomic nervous system and reduce inflammation by targeting neuroimmune pathways and supporting parasympathetic activity. In her practice, Talia has observed that many patients experience meaningful improvements in their ability to engage in daily activities, including work, exercise, and mental focus. Her integrative approach provides a low-risk, supportive therapy for those navigating long COVID, offering both symptom relief and a renewed sense of agency in their recovery.

At Dahms Acupuncture, the focus is on providing comprehensive, individualized care to help patients regain their quality of life. Whether managing a chronic pain condition, recovering from an injury, or seeking preventative care, patients receive expert, compassionate treatment tailored to their needs.