Acupuncturist & Holistic Health Practitioner

Dr. Angela Firpo’s journey into holistic health began with a deeply personal experience. As a child with severe scoliosis, she underwent surgery that straightened her spine but left her with lasting trauma and chronic pain. It was through massage and acupuncture that she found relief and healing—an experience that inspired her to dedicate her life to integrative medicine.

Dr. Firpo earned her Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology with a Minor in Holistic Health from San Francisco State University, where she developed a deep appreciation for diverse healing traditions and the importance of a patient-centered approach to care. She trained in massage therapy at the San Francisco School of Massage, using her skills to help others as she had been helped. She then deepened her expertise by earning a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2023. Until recently, she worked in the Pacific College of Health and Science library, where she cultivated her love of learning and community engagement.

With over 15 years of experience in bodywork and holistic healing, Dr. Firpo is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and patient-centered healing environment. She takes the time to listen deeply to her patients, meeting them where they are in their wellness journey. In addition to acupuncture, she specializes in fire cupping, gua sha, and prescribing Chinese herbal medicine to support her patients’ healing process. She is highly skilled in bodywork and holistic therapies and thrives in collaborative, integrative healthcare settings. As someone who has lived with chronic pain, she brings both clinical expertise and deep empathy to her practice. Understanding firsthand the transformative power of acupuncture and lifestyle medicine, she is passionate about helping others find relief and balance.

Beyond the Treatment Room

Dr. Firpo currently lives in Escondido with her fiance, her grown daughter and five cats. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, gardening, cooking, and spending time in nature. She believes that true healing extends beyond the treatment room, embracing a lifestyle of movement, mindfulness, and connection with the natural world.

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