Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Holistic Wellness Partner in Encinitas
Founded in 2007, Indigo Dragon Center has evolved from a small acupuncture practice into a comprehensive wellness hub serving Encinitas, California. Our foundersAshley Lanahan, Jennifer Seine, and Dr. Amy Liganibegan with a vision to create a sanctuary for holistic healing, combining ancient practices with modern approaches. Today, we offer a wide range of services including acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, midwifery, and outdoor yoga, delivered by a team of over 20 experienced practitioners. Our facility in Leucadia provides a peaceful environment where clients receive personalized care tailored to their unique health goals. We emphasize education, empowering clients to understand their bodies and the natural healing processes we support.Over 17 years, we've built a community-focused space where families, athletes, and individuals seek preventive care and transformative wellness journeys. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our continuous expansion of services and practitioners, ensuring access to diverse expertise under one roof. We host regular classes and events, including breathwork and energy healing workshops, to deepen our community's engagement with wellness. Our outdoor yoga deck, framed by trees, remains a unique offering that distinguishes us in the region. Through every service and interaction, we maintain our founding principle: that true health arises from addressing root causes rather than temporary fixes.
Services
Acupuncture
Chiropractic Care
Massage Therapy
Outdoor Yoga
Midwifery
Functional Medicine
Reiki Healing
Physical Therapy
Aesthetic Services
Wellness Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of specialized expertise in holistic health modalities
- Our team includes 20+ certified practitioners across 10+ wellness disciplines
- We provide personalized treatment plans combining traditional and contemporary methods
- Our outdoor yoga deck offers unique mind-body wellness experiences
- We maintain strict practitioner vetting with ongoing professional development
What people say
Best support I have ever received
Healed chronic anxiety naturally
Transformative deep tissue work
Unique outdoor yoga experience
Personalized herbal guidance
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use traditional Chinese medicine techniques to address chronic pain, anxiety, and systemic imbalances. Certified practitioners strategically place fine needles to stimulate energy flow and trigger natural healing responses. This service helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and restore bodily harmony through evidence-based meridian point activation.
Chiropractic Care
Specialized spinal adjustments realign musculoskeletal structures to alleviate nerve compression and improve bodily function. Our chiropractors use manual techniques combined with modern diagnostic tools to address back pain, posture issues, and mobility limitations. This service enhances nervous system communication and supports the body's innate healing capabilities through structural optimization.
Massage Therapy
Customized massage treatments target muscle tension, circulation issues, and stress-related conditions using multiple modalities. Our licensed therapists employ deep tissue work, myofascial release, and energy healing techniques to break down adhesions and promote relaxation. This service improves range of motion, reduces chronic pain, and accelerates recovery from physical strain through hands-on manipulation.
Outdoor Yoga
Guided yoga sessions held on our tree-surrounded deck combine physical postures with mindful breathing in natural surroundings. Instructors lead classes ranging from gentle restorative flows to dynamic vinyasa sequences tailored to mixed skill levels. This service integrates mind-body connection with environmental harmony to reduce stress and enhance overall wellness through movement and meditation.
Midwifery
Comprehensive prenatal, birth, and postpartum care following natural childbirth principles. Certified midwives provide personalized wellness monitoring, labor support, and newborn care in a nurturing environment. This service emphasizes physiological birth processes while maintaining safety protocols, offering women-centered care that respects individual birth preferences and family needs.
People
Ashley Lanahan
Founder
Co-founder of Indigo Dragon Center with 17+ years of acupuncture practice. Specializes in integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern wellness approaches. Holds advanced certifications in herbal medicine and women's health. Actively mentors new practitioners while maintaining a clinical caseload.
Jennifer Seine
Founder
Established Indigo Dragon Center's functional medicine department. Combines acupuncture expertise with nutritional therapy to address chronic conditions. Developed the center's community wellness education programs. Maintains active clinical practice while overseeing practitioner development initiatives.
Dr. Amy Ligani
Chiropractic specialist with dual certification in acupuncture and spinal rehabilitation. Focuses on sports injury recovery and posture correction. Leads continuing education workshops for staff on neuro-musculoskeletal integration. Integrates frequency-specific microcurrent therapy into treatment protocols.
Dr. Steve Hom
Holistic chiropractor emphasizing whole-body wellness through structural alignment. Developed the center's posture analysis system using digital imaging technology. Teaches community workshops on ergonomics and preventive spinal care. Combines traditional adjustments with lifestyle modification counseling.
Cecelia Mortimer
Energy healing specialist offering intuitive sessions combining reiki, sound therapy, and emotional coaching. Created the center's 'Awaken Your Heart Portal' program. Provides individualized sessions addressing spiritual wellness and emotional blockages through vibrational healing techniques.
Questions
What wellness services do you offer?
We provide acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, midwifery, outdoor yoga, functional medicine, reiki, and physical therapy with specialized modalities like myofascial release and craniosacral therapy.
Are your practitioners certified?
All practitioners hold valid state licenses and national certifications in their specialties. Our acupuncturists maintain NCCAOM certification, and chiropractors have board recognition from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Check with your provider about coverage for acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage therapy services.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-4pm. Appointments available during all operating hours with 24/7 online booking access.
Can I schedule a consultation?
Yes, initial consultations are available with all service providers. Book online or call 760-652-1116 to discuss your wellness goals with our intake coordinators before scheduling treatment sessions.
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