Dr. Francesca Serraino Fiory, DACM, L.Ac
Acupuncture • Japanese Meridian Therapy • Jikiden Reiki Therapy
North County San Diego
A deeply attuned, holistic approach to healing, rooted in traditional, lineage-based Japanese practices that support both emotional and physical health.
Trained in Japanese Acupuncture, Jikiden Reiki, and Shiatsu Therapy, modalities centered on the movement and balance of Qi (life force), she works with precision, gentleness, and presence. Her background in Western science brings clinical depth while preserving the integrity of these traditions.
Guided by her own healing journey, she supports patients across all stages of life, with a focus on vitality, longevity, and sustainable health. She addresses concerns such as digestive issues, metabolic imbalances, pain, fatigue, hormonal health, and emotional dysregulation, creating a warm, grounded, and heart-centered space for healing.
Dr. Francesca’s Philosophy
Dr. Francesca views acupuncture as a first-line approach to health, supporting the body before imbalance manifests as illness.
With over 25 years of experience in scientific and medical fields, and advanced training in Eastern medicine, she offers an integrative model of care that restores balance, vitality, and long-term resilience.
Her work is rooted in Japanese healing traditions and unfolds with calm presence, warmth, and deep respect.
About Dr. Francesca
Born and raised in Rome and trained across both Western scientific fields and Eastern healing traditions, Dr. Francesca blends ancient Eastern Medicine with Western medical understanding, and deeply intuitive care.
Her practice is rooted in presence, touch, and connection.
Dr. Francesca’s Services
A curated selection of holistic therapies designed to support balance, vitality, and long-term wellbeing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body to restore balance, regulate the nervous system, and support the body’s natural healing response.
Holistic Esthetic Acupuncture
Holistic Esthetic Acupuncture supports skin health and facial vitality by improving circulation, tone, and muscle balance while addressing overall wellbeing from within.
Microneedling
Microneedling stimulates collagen production and skin renewal, improving texture, tone, and overall radiance with a precise, controlled approach.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine uses carefully selected and personalized plant and mineral formulas to support internal balance, digestion, immunity, and long-term vitality.
Fire Cupping Therapy
Fire Cupping Therapy improves circulation and relieves muscle tension by gently releasing stagnation and supporting the body’s natural recovery.
Jikiden Reiki
Jikiden Reiki is a traditional Japanese energy therapy that supports deep relaxation, emotional balance, and the body’s natural healing process.
Acureiki
Acureiki combines acupuncture and Reiki to support physical balance, energetic harmony, and deep restorative healing.
Care
Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that focuses on the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. It embraces an integrative approach, recognizing that physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health are interconnected.
For this reason, acupuncture supports a wide range of conditions that manifest with different symptoms, by addressing the root cause unique to each individual’s personal journey and state of balance.
By stimulating the body’s natural healing intelligence, acupuncture has the potential to be a first line of care for many health concerns. It is also a powerful preventive therapy, helping to maintain balance, resilience, and well-being before illness develops.
Acupuncture supports many aspects of health, including:
Pain relief
Relieves acute and chronic pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and supporting the body’s natural recovery processes.
Stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being
Helps regulate the nervous system, supporting mental clarity, emotional balance, and more restorative sleep.
Digestive health and gut conditions
Supports digestive function and gut balance, a key foundation for immunity, metabolism, and overall wellbeing.
Fatigue, sleep quality, and energy regulation
Promotes deeper sleep, reduces fatigue, and helps regulate energy for greater balance throughout the day.
Fertility and reproductive health
Supports reproductive health by improving blood flow, hormonal balance, and stress regulation.
Healthy aging and longevity
Supports healthy aging by maintaining vitality, mobility, and overall balance over time.
Hormonal balance
Supports hormonal balance, easing symptoms and promoting stability across different stages of life.
Voices of Our Patients
Sincere words from Dr. Francesca’s patients who felt truly listened to, cared for, and supported through their experience with acupuncture in San Diego on their path toward balance and wellbeing.
