Licensed Acupuncturist in Encinitas, California
Acupuncture for anxiety, hormones & chronic pain.
Restoring balance so you can feel like yourself again.
ABOUT DR. SAVANNAH
Savannah Cryar, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, is a Doctor of Acupuncture based in San Diego, California, specializing in stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalance, digestive health, and chronic pain.
Her work blends Five Element acupuncture with modern nervous system regulation, supporting patients in restoring clarity, steadiness, and internal alignment. Rather than addressing symptoms in isolation, Savannah focuses on regulating the underlying patterns of stress that disrupt both physical and emotional health.
Her sessions are calm, precise, and deeply grounding — offering space for the body to unwind and recalibrate. Savannah views healing as the process of returning to who you truly are; when balance is restored, you naturally begin to feel like yourself again.
Commonly Treated Health Concerns
Hormonal Imbalances
Anxiety/Depression/Emotional Imbalance
Gut Health Imbalances
Fatigue'/Stress/Nervous System Regulation
Physical Pain, Acute and Chronic
Autoimmune/Chronic Health Disturbances
Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture supports the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—while addressing root causes of stress, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, and chronic pain.
While subtle at first, the effects of treatment often ripple outward, creating lasting change. Clients often report:
Reduced pain and inflammation
Hormonal balance and cycle regulation
Improved digestion and sleep
More energy and vitality
Emotional stability and mental clarity
Feeling more aligned and present
A sense of returning home to themselves
Healing is a process, and consistency matters. Many clients begin with weekly sessions, then move to bi-weekly, and eventually monthly tune-ups. Ideally, seasonal treatments—four times a year—help maintain balance as your energy shifts with nature.
Acupuncture is more than pain relief, it's preventive medicine. It helps your system stay in alignment, supporting your evolution physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Regular acupuncture treatments support hormonal balance, digestion, emotional well-being, and overall nervous system regulation.
Frequency of Treatment
The Inner Tradition Of
CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese Medicine goes beyond symptom relief to support your personal evolution and authentic self-expression. At its heart is the Dao—what scholar Lony Jarrett describes as "the way one comes to see and understand oneself."
The Chinese character yu, meaning "to heal," depicts a boat carrying a heart, capturing the practitioner's role as guide in your journey back to wholeness.
In our fast-paced coastal lifestyle, Five Element acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine offer sustainable wellness that honors both your ambitions and your need for authentic connection. Rather than simply managing stress, it cultivates the deep resilience and clarity that supports long-term success.
Patient Reflections
“I first came to Savannah for cosmetic acupuncture to help with hormonal acne and postpartum hormone imbalance, and she completely transformed my life. Before treatment, I had migraines, neck pain, irregular periods, insomnia, poor circulation, and fatigue. Within one week of Five Element acupuncture, my period regulated for the first time in four years. I now sleep through the night and have energy and clarity again. Savannah helped my body heal and created release and flow on a soul level. I feel like I got my life force back.”
— Patient