12/30/2025
I struggled with cystic acne from the age of 12.
It wasn’t just a skin issue, it deeply affected my confidence. My breakouts were painful, persistent, and frustrating. I tried everything from topicals, extractions, dermatologist visits, and even Accutane. When my liver enzymes elevated, I had to stop.
Deep down, I knew there had to be another way.
My mom told me about a friend whose son had found relief through acupuncture. I was skeptical. I literally thought, “there’s no way that actually works!” But after nearly nine years of frustration, I was willing to try anything.
Three months into consistent treatments, my skin completely transformed. For the first time in years!
What surprised me most? It wasn’t just my skin. My digestion improved, my stress levels dropped, my cycle regulated. I realized what was showing up on my skin was connected to what was happening internally. Balancing hormones, inflammation, and my nervous system was key.
Growing up in a Cuban household where natural remedies and food as medicine were part of daily life, discovering Chinese medicine felt both new and deeply familiar.
That experience changed the direction of my life.
I’m Jessica, a licensed acupuncture physician and the face of Ola Wellness Acupuncture. My work focuses on treating the whole person, not just symptoms. A physician who will actually sit and listen. Supporting the body’s ability to heal itself, whether that’s skin, hormones, stress, digestion, or simply helping you feel safe in your body.
This medicine changed my life. And it’s an honor to share it with others.
