Beata Booth and Michael Hogan

Coast Acupuncture was founded in 1999 by Beata Booth and Michael Hogan, a husband and wife team. Beata’s background is western science, biochemistry, chemistry, and biology. Michael has been a Tai Chi practitioner for 30 years and has a strong background in Eastern philosophy and applications. Together they bring a thorough understanding of body dynamics to their practices. Both graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a 4-year post-graduate program. Beata additionally completed two residency programs, one in Internal medicine and one in treatment of pain syndromes. Both practitioners are California Acupuncture Board certified.

Acupuncture in La Jolla

What We Treat

Below is a partial list of conditions that we can effectively treat. Click each topic to read more.

Acupuncture for Treating Leaky Gut Syndrome

Published December 4, 2023

There are a variety of gastrointestinal and autoimmune diseases that can contribute to what is known as leaky gut syndrome. So, what exactly is leaky gut syndrome? It’s close to exactly what it sounds like. Each one of us has semi-permeable guts. What that means is the mucous lining of our intestines is designed to absorb water and nutrients

The 12 Meridians of the Body Explained

The meridian system is a phrase that comes up often during acupuncture treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that energy (also referred to as qi) flows throughout the body much like blood does. When this flow of energy becomes disrupted, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture and other forms of Eastern medicine work to restore the flow of energy throughout

LED Light Therapy & Acupuncture: A Perfect Pairing

Acupuncture is a proven treatment option when it comes to dealing with a host of health problems, from allergies to depression to chronic pain. Acupuncture is the key to restoring the body’s energy flow and achieving balance. Acupuncturists also may use herbal remedies, acupressure massage, and other modalities like LED light therapy to enhance their treatment and get improved

Allergies	Anxiety	Arthritis	Asthma	Autoimmune Disease	Back Pain	Cancer Care
Carpal Tunnel	Colds & Flu	Depression	Diabetes	Facial Rejuvenation	Fertility	Fibromyalgia
Headaches	HIV & AIDS	Hypertension	IBS	Insomnia	Menopause	Multiple Sclerosis
Neck Pain	Pain	PMS	Pregnancy	Quit Smoking	Stress	Weight Loss