Dr. Kristiina Visbal
Santa Monica
Summary
Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with advanced clinical training across hospital, specialty, and private practice settings. Experienced in treating diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions, including oncology, fertility, labor and delivery, postpartum care, critical care, pain management, digestive health, and palliative care. Skilled in bridging patient education and clinical care by translating complex health concepts into clear, actionable guidance while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Intern
Jacobs Medical Center
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided acupuncture care across oncology, fertility, labor and delivery, postpartum, palliative care, and critical care services.
- Supported patients through cancer treatment, childbirth, cardiac surgery, and post-operative recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver integrative patient-centered care.
Clinical Intern
UC San Diego Health - UTC Digestive Diseases
San Diego, CA
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Worked alongside the physician founder of the SLIM Program, supporting patient care in obesity medicine, metabolic health, and digestive disease.
- Assisted with patient evaluations, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring.
- Developed individualized herbal recommendations to complement GLP-1 therapy and support patient success.
Clinical Intern
Pacific College of Health and Science
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for a diverse patient population with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations and TCM differential diagnoses to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Managed ongoing patient care through acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle counseling, and patient education.
Acupuncture Intern
UCSD Health - Nurses Week
San Diego, CA
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided auricular and distal acupuncture treatments for healthcare professionals during UC San Diego Health's Nurses Week event.
- Delivered approximately 50 treatments daily, supporting stress management, sleep, and pain relief.
- Maintained efficient, patient-centered care in a high-volume setting.
Clinical Intern
UC San Diego Health - Koman Pain Outpatient
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Treated patients with chronic pain, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and musculoskeletal conditions using acupuncture.
- Applied orthopedic and trigger point needling techniques to support pain reduction and functional recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in the delivery of integrative pain management.
Clinical Intern
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, Hillcrest Campus
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided integrative care for a diverse patient population presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions, including pain, digestive disorders, neurological conditions, oncology support, respiratory disease, and women's health concerns.
- Performed patient evaluations, health histories, vital assessments, and treatment planning.
- Provided acupuncture and supportive therapies to promote symptom management and overall well-being.
Business Development Representative
NetSuite
Santa Monica, CA
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Achieved 100%+ inbound sales quota attainment and influenced approximately $727,000 in annual recurring revenue.
- Built and managed relationships with clients and cross-functional teams to support business growth and customer success.
- Selected to mentor and train new team members.
Child Support Victim's Advocate
Blue Sky Bridge
Boulder, CO
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided trauma-informed support and crisis intervention for children and families affected by abuse.
- Assisted forensic psychologists during high-stakes interviews and case documentation.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, social services, and community agencies to connect families with appropriate resources and support services.
Education
Doctor of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine - Integrative Medicine
Pacific College of Health And Science
San Diego, CA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2019
Skills
- Acupuncture
- TCM Differential Diagnosis
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Integrative Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
- Clinical Communication & Patient Education
Certification
- Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)
- California Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac)
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- HIPPA Trained
Timeline
Clinical Intern
UC San Diego Health - UTC Digestive Diseases
05.2025 - 10.2025
Acupuncture Intern
UCSD Health - Nurses Week
05.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Intern
Jacobs Medical Center
01.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Intern
UC San Diego Health - Koman Pain Outpatient
01.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Intern
UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, Hillcrest Campus
01.2023 - 04.2025
Clinical Intern
Pacific College of Health and Science
01.2022 - 08.2025
Business Development Representative
NetSuite
10.2020 - 10.2021
Child Support Victim's Advocate
Blue Sky Bridge
04.2018 - 05.2019
Doctor of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine - Integrative Medicine
Pacific College of Health And Science
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder