Lightbody Acupuncture
Studio in San Diego, CA
The practice is run by Dr. Maryna Smolnikava, who has more than ten years of experience and came to medicine after seven years in the corporate world. The site describes the practice as offering a full range of acupuncture modalities.
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The practice is run by Dr. Maryna Smolnikava, who has more than ten years of experience and came to medicine after seven years in the corporate world. The site describes the practice as offering a full range of acupuncture modalities.
Each medical acupuncture session lasts 45 minutes. Sessions address muscle and skeletal pain, stress-related conditions, fertility, menopause, migraines and digestive problems. Thin sterile needles are placed at points along the body's meridians, with the points selected after symptoms and assessment are considered. Clients also receive advice on lifestyle, diet and exercise aimed at easing pain and supporting general health.
Integrative bodywork combines acupuncture with therapeutic massage in a visit of 1 hour 20 minutes. Cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling sessions run about an hour, and facial rejuvenation is also offered. Cupping, myofascial massage, infrared heat and low-level laser therapy can be added to acupuncture treatments, and cupping with myofascial muscle release is available as a 30-minute add-on.
New patients add a comprehensive initial consultation to their first visit. The consultation lasts 30 minutes, costs $60, and is for first-time patients only. The new patient drop-in rate includes a comprehensive exam.
Takes a trauma-informed approach to conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD and physical pain, and combines Eastern medicine with Western clinical understanding to identify patterns behind pain, stress and chronic conditions.
Specials & promotions
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5-session package for $575
$575
Expires after 3 months. Can be shared amongst family members (applicable to existing clients only).
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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10-session package for $1100
$1,100
Expires after 6 months. Can be shared amongst family members (applicable to existing clients only).
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Medical acupuncture sessions of 45 minutes, offered for pain, stress-related conditions and other concerns.
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Medical Acupuncture $120
Cupping and myofascial muscle release that can be added to a treatment for a 30-minute extension.
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Cupping and Myofascial Muscle Release add-on $60
Integrative bodywork, a longer session that combines acupuncture with therapeutic massage.
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Integrative Bodywork $275
A comprehensive initial consultation for first-time patients, required for new patients on their first visit.
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Comprehensive Initial Consultation $60
Cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling sessions, each about an hour.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture $175
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Microneedling $200
Facial rejuvenation and the cupping and myofascial muscle release add-on, listed under this group on the site.
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Cupping+Myofacial Muscle Release add on $60
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Facial Rejuvenation $175–$200
Drop-in visits and five- and ten-session packages with set expiry periods, which existing patients can share among family members.
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Drop In $120–$170
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Drop-in Medical Acupuncture, existing patients $120
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Drop-in Medical Acupuncture, new patients $170
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5 Sessions $575
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Package of 5 Sessions $575
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10 Sessions $1,100
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Package of 10 Sessions $1,100
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- Highlights
- Integrative bodywork that pairs acupuncture with therapeutic massage
- Trauma-informed care for anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD and physical pain
- Five- and ten-session packages, shareable among family members for existing patients
- Cupping and myofascial muscle release available as a 30-minute add-on
- Pulse and tongue reading used as part of diagnosis
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours ahead incur no fee; receiving services does not require subscribing to marketing
- Good for
- first-time patients
- existing patients using drop-in visits
- sports injury recovery
- chronic pain
- people who have experienced a traumatic event
- families sharing a session package
- Treats
- joint and back pain
- anxiety
- depression
- insomnia
- PTSD
- menstrual irregularities
- menopause
- fertility
- migraines
- IBS and digestive concerns
- Techniques
- medical acupuncture
- cosmetic acupuncture
- cupping
- myofascial massage
- myofascial muscle release
- infrared heat
- low-level laser therapy
- microneedling
- pulse reading
- tongue reading
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