Dr. Francesca Medina, NMD |
Meet our Naturopathic DoctorDr. Francesca Medina is a Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about empowering her patients to become more proactive in their health journeys. As a graduate from Bastyr University, she is trained in finding the root causes of hormonal and digestive concerns, interpreting functional medicine lab tests, and using holistic methods to formulate individualized treatment plans for her patients.
Dr. Francesca Medina specializes in women’s reproductive and dermatologic health. She incorporates nutrition, exercise, and nutritional and herbal supplements as part of her holistic, individualized treatment plans. When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Francesca enjoys cooking, relaxing to the beach, and exploring new eateries in San Diego County. |
Naturopathic Services
PRIMARY CARE CONSULTATIONS
15 Minute Discovery Call
We offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. We will be discussing your top health concerns and health goals. We will be able to see what I can offer you and how I can help you, if I am able to address your needs. I treat a wide array of health conditions, from primary care concerns and physical ailments to complex chronic illness and anti-aging and aesthetics.
Initial 90 Minute Comprehensive Visit
In order to get to know you fully, this 90 minute visit ensures I get a complete and thorough picture of your health history. We will talk in depth about your health care goals and your current health concerns. The visit will include a lab review (if applicable), complete physical exam, and if indicated, a blood draw for additional lab testing. At the end of the visit, you will be able to take home an initial treatment plan that is best suited for you.
Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies
If you would like to learn more about the regenerative injections (prolotherapy, PRP joint injections, neural / perineural therapy, trigger point therapy), PRP facial rejuvenation, specialized IV nutrient therapy, and physical medicine therapies I provide, book this initial visit to ensure if any of these therapies are right for you. A blood draw may be needed in order to provide certain therapies. If time allows and if I find the therapy is indicated, we may add on an appointment for treatment following the initial visit.
Homeopathic 90 Minute Intake
Once an initial comprehensive visit has been completed, a separate homeopathic initial intake may be scheduled if I find that your case will be a great fit for homeopathic treatment, or if you are interested in being treated with homeopathy.
60 Minute Follow-up Visit
The 60 minute follow-up allows us to discuss up to three main health concerns and/or complex cases. We will review lab results, discuss your current treatment plan, and make adjustments to the plan as we move along on your health journey.
45 Minute Follow-up Visit
If you are following up for a more targeted concern or one to two health concerns, book this 45 minute visit to review labs and discuss your treatment plan to better tailor it to your changing needs on your health journey.
30 Minute Lab Review
Review your lab results with me in this quick 30 minute visit, where I go over how the results may affect your health and how I can best serve you to optimize your lab results and your health.
SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative injection therapy for those with joint pain and/or ligament/tendon injury. This therapy may be indicated for those with minor pain to those who are avoiding surgery. I will be injecting your joint(s) with a combination of dextrose (sugar), lidocaine, and saline in order to induce healing using your body’s own healing mechanisms. If you are unsure if this therapy is right for you, please book the Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies for a consultation and physical exam.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Joint Injection Therapy
PRP joint injections are another form of regenerative injections for those with joint pain and/or ligament/tendon injury. This therapy may be indicated for those with minor pain to those who are avoiding surgery. I will be drawing your blood, spinning it down, and drawing up and injecting your joint(s) with the plasma that is rich in platelets, growth factors, and cytokines that induce healing in that/those joint(s). If you are unsure if this therapy is right for you, please book the Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies for a consultation and physical exam.
Perineural / Neural / Trigger Point Injection Therapy
Similar to prolotherapy, this regenerative injection therapy uses similar ingredients but is directed more for nerve and muscle pain. This treatment may also be used aesthetically for scar therapy. If you are unsure if this therapy is right for you, please book the Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies for a consultation and physical exam.
PRP Facial Rejuvenation
PRP facials utilize a combination of platelet rich plasma and microneedling to induce your body’s healing cascade, which will eventually induce collagen and elastin formation, to reduce wrinkles, decrease hyperpigmentation, and even out skin tone. The facial injections also utilize the PRP to induce collagen and elastin formation in targeted spots, such as deep wrinkles, under-eye dark circles and bags, and lips. Results best seen over time and with an initial series of treatments, then maintenance treatments.
PRP Hair Restoration
Do you find yourself constantly putting on hats, shaving your head, or putting your hair up to hide your hair loss? Is hair loss decreasing your self-confidence? PRP can help! It can be used to stimulate hair follicles to achieve hair regrowth rather successfully. Book your appointment today! (Note: PRP injections are not indicated for certain types of hair loss. Please call to make sure PRP can help.)
IV Nutrient Therapy
IV nutrient therapy can be beneficial for everyone, even those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is an efficient way to get nutrients for our body’s needs directly to the bloodstream. Various standard bags are offered from a Myer’s-type cocktail, to rehydration after illness, exercise/sports, or a night out drinking, to boosting your immune system, as well as specialized bags for anti-aging and adjunctive cancer treatment. Enjoy IV Drip Therapy in our IV Lounge. Labs may be needed before scheduling an appointment, so be sure to call and confirm a lab draw and review is/is not needed.
Vitamin Shots
We offer a number of vitamin shots for a quick and easy visit. Our Vitamin Shot menu includes B12, Vitamin D, Clarity, and more.
Constitutional Hydrotherapy
Constitutional hydrotherapy utilizes the healing power of water to increase circulation and lymph fluid in the body. It helps to stimulate healing, immune function, and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest). It is helpful for many ailments, such as stress, GI concerns, hypertension, PMS, and much more.
Craniosacral Therapy
CST is a type of therapeutic bodywork and form of energy medicine that uses gentle touch to manipulate joints of the cranium, spine, and pelvis. The manipulation of the cranium and pelvis also helps to regulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. CST may help with headaches and migraines, joint pain, post-labor pain or pelvis issues, TMJ dysfunction, sinusitis, and more.
Physical Medicine Body Work
Have muscle soreness, or muscle/joint pain? Or feel like your body is out of alignment? NDs learn a variety of chiropractic techniques to address the physical body. Possible therapies Include soft tissue massage, muscle energy technique (MET), gua sha, joint mobilization, and others.
Mind Body Medicine
Mind Body Medicine is based on the idea that the mind not only influences changes in the body, but that you can change processes in the body to induce changes in the mind. The goal of mind body medicine is to create more awareness through mindfulness training and biofeedback (the process of learning how to self-regulate your reactions to stressors) to increase your resiliency to stress, anxiety, and pain, among other things.
Individualized Botanical Medicine Treatment
If I find you need a more specialized herbal medicine treatment or you are interested in one, I will personally curate your individualized medicine to best treat your ailment(s). This may be in the form of an herbal tea, a tincture, or topical application.
* Telemedicine appointments available for select consultations. Call to book your appointment today *
15 Minute Discovery Call
We offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. We will be discussing your top health concerns and health goals. We will be able to see what I can offer you and how I can help you, if I am able to address your needs. I treat a wide array of health conditions, from primary care concerns and physical ailments to complex chronic illness and anti-aging and aesthetics.
Initial 90 Minute Comprehensive Visit
In order to get to know you fully, this 90 minute visit ensures I get a complete and thorough picture of your health history. We will talk in depth about your health care goals and your current health concerns. The visit will include a lab review (if applicable), complete physical exam, and if indicated, a blood draw for additional lab testing. At the end of the visit, you will be able to take home an initial treatment plan that is best suited for you.
Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies
If you would like to learn more about the regenerative injections (prolotherapy, PRP joint injections, neural / perineural therapy, trigger point therapy), PRP facial rejuvenation, specialized IV nutrient therapy, and physical medicine therapies I provide, book this initial visit to ensure if any of these therapies are right for you. A blood draw may be needed in order to provide certain therapies. If time allows and if I find the therapy is indicated, we may add on an appointment for treatment following the initial visit.
Homeopathic 90 Minute Intake
Once an initial comprehensive visit has been completed, a separate homeopathic initial intake may be scheduled if I find that your case will be a great fit for homeopathic treatment, or if you are interested in being treated with homeopathy.
60 Minute Follow-up Visit
The 60 minute follow-up allows us to discuss up to three main health concerns and/or complex cases. We will review lab results, discuss your current treatment plan, and make adjustments to the plan as we move along on your health journey.
45 Minute Follow-up Visit
If you are following up for a more targeted concern or one to two health concerns, book this 45 minute visit to review labs and discuss your treatment plan to better tailor it to your changing needs on your health journey.
30 Minute Lab Review
Review your lab results with me in this quick 30 minute visit, where I go over how the results may affect your health and how I can best serve you to optimize your lab results and your health.
SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative injection therapy for those with joint pain and/or ligament/tendon injury. This therapy may be indicated for those with minor pain to those who are avoiding surgery. I will be injecting your joint(s) with a combination of dextrose (sugar), lidocaine, and saline in order to induce healing using your body’s own healing mechanisms. If you are unsure if this therapy is right for you, please book the Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies for a consultation and physical exam.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Joint Injection Therapy
PRP joint injections are another form of regenerative injections for those with joint pain and/or ligament/tendon injury. This therapy may be indicated for those with minor pain to those who are avoiding surgery. I will be drawing your blood, spinning it down, and drawing up and injecting your joint(s) with the plasma that is rich in platelets, growth factors, and cytokines that induce healing in that/those joint(s). If you are unsure if this therapy is right for you, please book the Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies for a consultation and physical exam.
Perineural / Neural / Trigger Point Injection Therapy
Similar to prolotherapy, this regenerative injection therapy uses similar ingredients but is directed more for nerve and muscle pain. This treatment may also be used aesthetically for scar therapy. If you are unsure if this therapy is right for you, please book the Initial 30 Minute Targeted Visit for Therapies for a consultation and physical exam.
PRP Facial Rejuvenation
PRP facials utilize a combination of platelet rich plasma and microneedling to induce your body’s healing cascade, which will eventually induce collagen and elastin formation, to reduce wrinkles, decrease hyperpigmentation, and even out skin tone. The facial injections also utilize the PRP to induce collagen and elastin formation in targeted spots, such as deep wrinkles, under-eye dark circles and bags, and lips. Results best seen over time and with an initial series of treatments, then maintenance treatments.
PRP Hair Restoration
Do you find yourself constantly putting on hats, shaving your head, or putting your hair up to hide your hair loss? Is hair loss decreasing your self-confidence? PRP can help! It can be used to stimulate hair follicles to achieve hair regrowth rather successfully. Book your appointment today! (Note: PRP injections are not indicated for certain types of hair loss. Please call to make sure PRP can help.)
IV Nutrient Therapy
IV nutrient therapy can be beneficial for everyone, even those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is an efficient way to get nutrients for our body’s needs directly to the bloodstream. Various standard bags are offered from a Myer’s-type cocktail, to rehydration after illness, exercise/sports, or a night out drinking, to boosting your immune system, as well as specialized bags for anti-aging and adjunctive cancer treatment. Enjoy IV Drip Therapy in our IV Lounge. Labs may be needed before scheduling an appointment, so be sure to call and confirm a lab draw and review is/is not needed.
Vitamin Shots
We offer a number of vitamin shots for a quick and easy visit. Our Vitamin Shot menu includes B12, Vitamin D, Clarity, and more.
Constitutional Hydrotherapy
Constitutional hydrotherapy utilizes the healing power of water to increase circulation and lymph fluid in the body. It helps to stimulate healing, immune function, and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest). It is helpful for many ailments, such as stress, GI concerns, hypertension, PMS, and much more.
Craniosacral Therapy
CST is a type of therapeutic bodywork and form of energy medicine that uses gentle touch to manipulate joints of the cranium, spine, and pelvis. The manipulation of the cranium and pelvis also helps to regulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. CST may help with headaches and migraines, joint pain, post-labor pain or pelvis issues, TMJ dysfunction, sinusitis, and more.
Physical Medicine Body Work
Have muscle soreness, or muscle/joint pain? Or feel like your body is out of alignment? NDs learn a variety of chiropractic techniques to address the physical body. Possible therapies Include soft tissue massage, muscle energy technique (MET), gua sha, joint mobilization, and others.
Mind Body Medicine
Mind Body Medicine is based on the idea that the mind not only influences changes in the body, but that you can change processes in the body to induce changes in the mind. The goal of mind body medicine is to create more awareness through mindfulness training and biofeedback (the process of learning how to self-regulate your reactions to stressors) to increase your resiliency to stress, anxiety, and pain, among other things.
Individualized Botanical Medicine Treatment
If I find you need a more specialized herbal medicine treatment or you are interested in one, I will personally curate your individualized medicine to best treat your ailment(s). This may be in the form of an herbal tea, a tincture, or topical application.
* Telemedicine appointments available for select consultations. Call to book your appointment today *
Online Dispensary
Dr. Francesca is passionate about regenerative and anti-aging medicine, sports and performance medicine, mind body medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine.
Dr. Francesca treats many conditions including, but not limited to:
Stress, anxiety, and fatigue
Joint pain (osteoarthritis, sports injuries, etc)
Autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, etc)
Cardiometabolic conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, congestive heart failure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, etc)
Respiratory conditions (asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, etc)
Gastrointestinal conditions (acid reflux, leaky gut, SIBO, food allergies and intolerances, etc.)
Dermatological conditions (acne, eczema, etc)
Complex chronic disease and stealth infections (mold, Lyme disease, etc)
Acute care needs (upper respiratory infections, ear infections, etc)
Hormonal imbalance, Men’s health (fatigue, low testosterone, BPH), Women’s health (menstrual irregularities, estrogen dominance, PMS, menopause)
Dr. Francesca treats many conditions including, but not limited to:
Stress, anxiety, and fatigue
Joint pain (osteoarthritis, sports injuries, etc)
Autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, etc)
Cardiometabolic conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, congestive heart failure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, etc)
Respiratory conditions (asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, etc)
Gastrointestinal conditions (acid reflux, leaky gut, SIBO, food allergies and intolerances, etc.)
Dermatological conditions (acne, eczema, etc)
Complex chronic disease and stealth infections (mold, Lyme disease, etc)
Acute care needs (upper respiratory infections, ear infections, etc)
Hormonal imbalance, Men’s health (fatigue, low testosterone, BPH), Women’s health (menstrual irregularities, estrogen dominance, PMS, menopause)