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.

Using Acupuncture to Manage Autoimmune Diseases

Published May 6, 2024

Autoimmune diseases can prove to be intricate and seemingly unsolvable puzzles for many people. And statistics prove this to be true as millions worldwide are impacted by autoimmune diseases ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to lupus, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel disease, and even Parkinson’s disease. Conventional medicine can diagnose 100 different autoimmune conditions, however the treatments offered don’t

Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of Gua Sha

Gua sha is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners of this medicine believe that a person’s qi, or energy, must flow unhindered throughout the body so you can feel your best. When qi becomes stagnant, health problems occur. With Gua sha, your acupuncturist uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape areas of your body where inflammation or stagnant qi

The Benefits of Detoxifying your Body with Acupuncture

Life can be incredibly stressful. Even if things are “going well,” the constant pull of the needs of others including kids, coworkers, parents, and even friends can leave us feeling drained and often leads us into making poor lifestyle choices. But what if there was a place you could go to heal your body and your mind? A sanctuary

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