Pain management · San Diego
Pain management in San Diego, without a one-size-fits-all plan
We look for what is driving your pain, using your history, labs when they help, and hands-on care. Then our medical team builds a plan around you, so you are treating the cause and not only the symptom.
There is no set program here. Your plan changes as your pain does.
- Root-cause review, with labs when they help
- Acupuncture, Fire Cupping, bodywork and more
- Care coordinated with your other providers
- HSA, FSA, HRA and LSA funds accepted
- Care
- Acupuncture, Fire Cupping, massage, movement, red light, PRP
- Led by
- Doctors of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
- Approach
- Root cause first, with labs when they help
- Plus
- Nutritional Therapy and a written plan
- Where
- 2555 State St, San Diego
New patients
Start with one visit
We listen to what is happening and what would help most. Choose the first appointment alone, or add a full consultation.
Medical first appointment
First appointment
- Your first medical appointment
- What is happening, what you need, and a first plan
- HSA, FSA and LSA welcome
Medical appointment + consultation
First appointment + consultation
- Your first medical appointment
- A full consultation, a $300 value, included
- Time to ask questions and plan your care
New patients. Through November 26, 2026. Labs and prescriptions are priced separately. HSA, FSA and LSA welcome. We are direct pay and do not bill insurance; superbills are available on request.
After your first visit
Book visits as you need them with medical credits, or save with a monthly plan. See monthly plans
Not sure where to start?
Talk it through on a free discovery call first. Book a discovery call
Why people come to us
Pain care built around the cause
You do not need a diagnosis to start. These are the kinds of pain people most often come to see us for.
Chronic and post-surgical pain
Gentle, steady support for pain that has lingered.
Integrative Medicine →How care works
Find the cause, then treat it
Start with a visit
Your first appointment, with a full consultation if you like. We listen to your story first.
A root-cause review
We review your history and recommend labs or testing when they will help.
Hands-on treatment
Acupuncture, Fire Cupping, bodywork or movement, chosen for how you feel that day.
A plan and re-checks
A written plan, home care and re-checks, so we adjust as you progress.
Whole-person care
Care for the body, and what keeps pain going
Pain is rarely only in the muscle or the joint. Sleep, stress, hormones, digestion and inflammation all play a part. Our team looks at the whole picture and treats it together.
- Acupuncture and Fire Cupping for relief and recovery
- Massage and Movement Therapy to restore motion
- Red Light Therapy and PRP Injections when they fit
- Nutritional Therapy for the inflammation behind the pain
Care that works together
Services that play a part
Your plan uses only what fits you. These are the services most often combined for pain.
Medical credit
Acupuncture
Fine needles, Gua Sha and gentle bodywork from a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Acupuncture →Non-medical
Massage Therapy
Deep tissue, Swedish and lymphatic work to ease muscles and restore movement.
Massage Therapy →Non-medical
Movement Therapy
Private, one-on-one sessions to rebuild strength, balance and mobility.
Movement Therapy →Non-medical
Red Light Therapy
A dedicated LightStim session to support skin and recovery.
Red Light Therapy →Medical team
PRP Injections
Platelet-rich plasma, a regenerative option for some joints and tissues.
PRP Injections →Your care team
The people beside you
Your care team works together under one roof, overseen by our Medical Director.
DACM
Dr. Scott McFarlane
Director of Clinical Excellence, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
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DACM
Dr. Kolin Durrant
Integrative Care Director, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Read bio →Book online
Book your first appointment
New patients, use the offer cards above. Already have a medical credit? Pick a service and a time below. To book a session for a family member, or to ask about home visits, call our Concierge at (619) 933-2340.
New to Saffron & Sage? Start with your first appointment for $250, normally $300.
Book nowLocation
Pain management near Little Italy, San Diego
Saffron & Sage is in Mission Hills, just north of Little Italy, a short drive from Downtown, Bankers Hill, Point Loma and North Park. The entrance is on West Maple Street.
Hours: Monday and Thursday 8am to 2pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 8pm.
Questions
Pain management FAQs
What kinds of pain can you help with?
We see people for back and neck pain, joint pain, headaches and migraines, sports injuries, nerve pain, pelvic and menstrual pain, and chronic or post-surgical pain. Your Doctor will tell you honestly if something else should come first.
Does Acupuncture help with pain?
Many people use Acupuncture for back, neck and joint pain and for headaches. Our Doctors tailor the treatment to you, and we adjust the plan as you progress.
What is PRP?
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, uses a concentrate of your own platelets and is used for some joint and tissue concerns. We will tell you whether it is a fit after we assess you.
Do I need labs or imaging?
Not always. When labs will help us find what is driving your pain, we recommend them. We can also review imaging and records you already have.
Can I keep seeing my current provider?
Yes. We coordinate with your other providers, with your permission, and we never ask you to stop care you are receiving.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the cause and how long you have had it. Your Doctor will suggest a plan after your first visit and adjust it as you progress.
What does it cost?
New patients can start with a first appointment for $250 (normally $300), or $300 with a full consultation. A discovery call is free. Labs and some treatments are priced separately.
Do you take insurance, and can I use HSA or FSA funds?
We are a direct-pay practice and do not bill insurance. Superbills are available on request, and we accept HSA, FSA, HRA and LSA funds. Your plan administrator decides which services are eligible, so please check with your plan.
When should I seek urgent care instead?
Sudden severe pain, chest pain, loss of strength or numbness, or pain after a serious injury needs urgent medical care. Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Where are you located?
2555 State Street, Suite 101, San Diego, with the entrance on West Maple Street, just north of Little Italy.
Ready when you are
Start with one visit
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. We will suggest a first step, or tell you honestly if something else should come first.
The content on this page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have severe or sudden pain, seek urgent medical care. Results vary from person to person. We accept HSA, FSA, HRA and LSA funds. Your plan administrator decides which services are eligible, so please check with your plan. All medical services are provided by Kasawa Medical APC dba Saffron & Sage MD.
