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Alejandra Reyes, DACM, LAc, is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine and a licensed acupuncturist credentialed by both the California Acupuncture Board and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She has special interests in working with patients with chronic pain, orthopedics and oncology support, utilizing evidence-informed Chinese medicine to care for complex health needs.

Dr. Reyes is the director of the acupuncture and massage department at the UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine. She also serves as the co-director of the integrative medicine rotation for UC San Diego medical students, and is committed to expanding integrative medicine education and awareness among future physicians. In addition, she is faculty at Pacific College of Health and Science, supervising acupuncture students in off-site clinical rotations.

Beyond her clinical and academic work, Dr. Reyes is passionate about giving back to the community, including volunteer efforts with refugee shelters and local outreach initiatives. She believes strongly in expanding access to compassionate, culturally sensitive care for underserved populations.

A first-generation Mexican American raised in San Diego, Dr. Reyes is proud to serve the community she calls home. In her free time, she enjoys road cycling, beach days and kayaking with her family. She is also an avid traveler who loves exploring new destinations, cultures and cuisines.

Jacqueline Arellano, DACM is a licensed acupuncturist who sees patients as part of the Center of Integrative Medicine at UC San Diego. She specializes in pain relief, stress management and reproductive care.

Fully fluent in both English and Spanish, she is able to facilitate treatment in both languages effectively.

Committed to accessible health care, she founded and manages Border Kindness Health and Wellness Center. This holistic program provides acupuncture and adjunctive therapies for refugees and unhoused families in community settings including shelters, clinics and encampments. They also provide comprehensive pro-bono services to the community in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

In addition to patient care, she supervises acupuncture interns at Pacific College of Health Science.

Dr. Arellano completed her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree at Pacific College of Health Science in San Diego. She also has a master's degree in traditional oriental medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.