Practitioners

  • Tracy Whynot

    Tracy Whynot, L.Ac.

    Owner/Co-Founder AjaMed Lifestyle Spa
    Treatment Modalities: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tui Na Medical Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Cupping, Ear Acupuncture, Electro-Stimulation, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, Moxibustion

    Tracy Whynot’s personal philosophy is to enhance the whole of each person’s health and to support a healthy, beautiful reflection externally through a fusion of Chinese Medicine, massage and skin care. Tracy’s life-long learning and extensive travel have culminated in the offerings of AjaMed -- the first integrated alternative medicine lifestyle center in
    Del Mar.

    Specializing in pain and stress management, oncology dermatology, women’s health and digestive disorders, Tracy is a licensed, board certified acupuncturist with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. She also trained and completed rounds in Gynecology, Dermatology, Diabetes for the application of Acupuncture and Chinese Medical Massage at, Chengdu Traditional Medicine Hospital in Chengdu, China -- one of the earliest established and highly-rated teaching facilities in China. She was also trained in Thai Massage at the International Training Massage School Chiang Mai, Thailand.

    Tracy has traveled extensively throughout Indonesia, China, Tibet, Thailand, Middle-East, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean researching the best approaches to health and wellness. She also practiced, developed programs & protocols, and trained staff at some of the most highly-regarded destination spas in the world, including Canyon Ranch Health and Fitness Spa, Miraval Life in Balance, Tucson AZ and Cal a Vie, San Diego. She also served as staff acupuncturist in the oncology department at Longmont Hospital in Colorado and as Lead Acupuncturist at Casa Palmera, a unique high-end Drug Rehab, Eating Disorder and Alcohol Addiction Treatment center located in Del Mar California.

    Tracy’s passion began at an early age, with her first facial resulting in a mentoring relationship that led her to training in massage therapy at Desert Institute of Healing Arts, Tucson, Az and Skin Care at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics; Boston, MA.

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  • Dwayne Lee

    Dwayne Lee, L.Ac.

    Co-Founder, AjaMed Lifestyle Spa
    Treatment modalities: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tui Na Medical Massage, Cupping, Ear Acupuncture, Electro-Stimulation, Moxibustion

    Dwayne earned his Masters of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. He is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Dwayne also had the opportunity for extended study and grand rounds at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Before earning his masters, Dwayne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a minor in East Asian Studies to develop fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Dwayne has also worked at various clinics specializing in addiction treatments, sports medicine, injury/post-operative rehabilitation and stress management.

    Dwayne's treatments focus on helping people achieve their health goals through an integrated approach of acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and proper exercise and lifestyle analysis. Dwayne has pursued advanced training in Classical Chinese and Japanese style acupuncture treatments for acute and chronic pain, orthopedic disorders, neurological disorders and a wide range of internal medicine conditions.

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  • Lamont Loy

    Lamont Loy, D.C.

    Lamont graduated from University of California, San Diego and Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles. Dr. Loy is devoted to making a difference in people's lifestyle and health through the art of chiropractic. He has been practicing in the Solana Beach/Del Mar area since 1989. He has helped everyone, from the physically challenged to the professional athlete to the business executive; from the college student and the senior citizen to the newborn baby and the mother-to-be. Dr. Loy truly believes in the principle of chiropractic: that the power from within can heal the body if given the proper nerve flow which is vital for life to express itself fully.

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  • Willow Tipton

    Willow Tipton, DIHom

    Homeopathy, Bach Flower Therapy & Education
    Treatment modalities: Classical Homeopathy, Acute, Chronic & Constitutional Treatment, Bach Flower Essences, Applied Kinesiology, Nutrition

    Willow has been surrounded with homeopathy and holistic medicine since birth. Her mother, Paula Tipton-Healy, LM, CPM, was a well known Homeopathic Practitioner and Licensed Midwife and trained and mentored her through the apprentice and intern model. Willow received practitioner certificates in advanced Homeopathic courses and graduated from the British Institute of Homeopathy in 1999. As a consultant, Willow provides her clients with Homeopathic and Flower Essence help for acute, chronic and constitutional care. She's also highly sought out for her nutritional, supplemental, life style advice and applied kinesiology techniques.

    Currently, Willow is in private practice in Del Mar, California and since 1998, teaches beginners through advanced levels of Homeopathy and Bach Flower Essences with Shelley McQuerter of Learn Homeopathy Now. Willow believes the body continually tries to heal itself. Homeopathy and Bach Flower Essences assist this process through balancing ones Vital Life Force, acknowledging physical, mental/emotional and spiritual aspects of each individual. By using over the counter remedies, one can achieve balance safely and effectively, without side effects and can provide great care for almost any health issue. Willow's main goal is to empower and educate her clients and students to take positive action with their health, by bringing balance to body and mind.

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  • Josh Eha

    Josh Eha, L. Ac.

    Josh Eha is a Chinese medicine practitioner specializing in acupuncture and medical Qi Gong therapy. With over 10 years of experience in meditation, Tai Ji and Qi Gong, he treats the root of disorder through an energetic approach that balances physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of disease. He strives to offer the best of complementary care to his patients. This has led Josh to enhance his study of orthopedics and physical medicine through four years of apprenticeship in addition to the extensive traditional education required for Chinese medicine. As a result, he has the ability to treat more closely with your physician, physical therapist, chiropractor and massage therapist.

    By delivering effective, evidence-based, complementary care you will sustain enhanced benefits from Josh's advanced acupuncture techniques, Chinese herbal medicine and rehabilitation exercises including Qi Gong. Ancient acupuncturists developed incredible insight into our body's potential for healing. By redirecting our body's innate healing mechanisms to a more effective and balanced state we optimize resistance to injury and disease. This is the basis for Josh's treatments and his passion for Chinese medicine.

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  • Drew Peterson, MD

    Drew Peterson, MD

    Drew Peterson, MD is a board certified general orthopaedic surgeon and local resident who routinely provides surgical and nonsurgical care of the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow , wrist, hand) and lower extremity (knee, ankle, foot). Dr Peterson has completed a fellowship and is boarded in hand surgery as well as extensive subspecialty training in disorders of the foot and ankle. The combination of traditional western orthopaedic care and eastern holistic modalities at AjaMed in Del Mar provides a tranquil, professional and unique treatment setting for his patients.

    Dr. Peterson's practice includes worker's compensation injury, sports medicine, plus management of acute injury and chronic disorders of the young and elderly. Dr Peterson is active in open water swimming and paddleboarding, triathlon events, and coaches youth basketball.

    For more info please visit www.califortho.com

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  • Sara Osterink

    Sara Osterink

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