Dr. Adam Fuller, DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Sports Medicine Specialist
Background:
- B.A. Psychology, UC Santa Barbara (2000)
- Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pacific College (2006)
- DAOM, Pacific College (2015)
- Former CSCS and Personal Training Director (6 years, Goleta Valley Athletic Club)
Specialized Training:
- Kalish Institute Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
- Foundation Training Specialist
- Kinesio Taping Certification
- Sports Medicine & Athletic Performance
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Coaching (Scripps Hospital La Jolla)
Treatment Focus: Pain management, sports injuries, stress reduction, weight loss, functional medicine, hormone optimization through acupuncture, herbs, foundation training, postural alignment, and nutrition.
Personal: Mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing enthusiast who lives in San Diego with wife Caitlin, son Weston, and dog Nahla.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Fuller: Explains complex health concepts clearly, integrates movement and postural work with acupuncture, genuinely empowers patients with knowledge for long-term wellness.
Caitlin Fuller, MSTOM, HHP
Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Licensed Massage Therapist
Herbalist
Background: 25+ years in holistic health, committed to teaching clients to understand their bodies and cultivate thriving habits.
Functional Medicine Expertise:
- Kresser Institute ADAPT trained
- Specializes in: autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto’s, RA, Lupus), women’s health (PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, menopause), gut health (IBS, SIBO, IBD, food sensitivities), pediatric wellness, preventive medicine
Education:
- Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pacific College (2010)
- Biology degree, The Evergreen State College
- Licensed Massage Therapist since 2000
Therapeutic Bodywork: Highly skilled massage therapist combining deep tissue, myofascial release, and energy work. Patients describe her hands as “magic.” Herbal Medicine: Expert in Western and Traditional Chinese herbal formulas, creating customized protocols and incorporating essential oils therapeutically.
Teaching: Co-founded Santa Barbara Bodyworks Massage School (2002). Philosophy: True healing addresses physical imbalances, emotional patterns, and lifestyle factors simultaneously.
Why Patients Choose Caitlin: Thorough investigative approach, connects symptoms to root causes, warm nurturing presence.
Mandy Pfaff, LMF
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
EMDR Specialist
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Provider
Background: 30 years of practice and study in psychotherapeutic and health disciplines. Avid researcher with integrative, evidence-based approach.
Therapeutic Approach: Personalized sessions combining talk therapy, EMDR, somatic interventions, movement strategies, yoga, meditation, biofeedback, energy psychology, expressive arts, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Advanced Training: Completed 3-year psychedelic-facilitated therapies training (2024). Offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in-office or at-home for co-occurring physical conditions or hospice care.
Specializations:
- Trauma & PTSD (EMDR and somatic approaches)
- OCD (evidence-based interventions)
- Anxiety Disorders (GAD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety)
- Depression (including treatment-resistant cases with KAP)
- Grief & Loss
- Chronic Pain & Illness (mind-body work)
- Life Transitions
Age Range: Treats clients ages 4-90 with developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive approaches.
Philosophy: “There is something that can work for everyone; it’s just a matter of finding it!”
Sessions: In-person in San Diego, telehealth/Zoom, in-home KAP (for eligible clients)
Insurance: Does not take insurance but provides superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Contact: Text/Call (310) 428-2193 | Email mandy.pfaff@icloud.com
Why Patients Choose Mandy: Warm, non-judgmental approach, vast knowledge of therapeutic modalities, creative treatment thinking, innovative offerings like KAP.