Dr. Zavalee is a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and the visionary co-founder behind Bask Wellness Spa—a sanctuary for women’s health, healing, and holistic care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. With a strong clinical focus on reproductive, perinatal, and hormonal health, her work bridges modern science and ancient healing traditions.
She holds a Masters and Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, following her Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University and accepted into the Drew Science Scholars program. Her clinical foundation is rooted in advanced mentorships with renowned experts in the field. She trained intensively under Dr. Catherine Austin L.Ac, a respected women’s health practitioner and master herbalist, where she deepened her understanding of integrative gynecology and herbal medicine. She also completed clinical training under Dr. Deb Davies L.Ac, founder of PUSH San Diego, a pioneer in perinatal and labor acupuncture and doula care.
Dr. Zavalee is also highly sought after for her skill in Cosmetic Acupuncture. She offers a natural, preventative approach to beauty and skincare for women of all ages. Her ethos aligns especially for women who can’t receive conventional aesthetic treatments during pregnancy or postpartum, making cosmetic acupuncture a safe and effective option during the perinatal phase and beyond. Her passion for natural and safe facial rejuvenation offers more than just acupuncture, but facial map reading and diagnosis, and a deeper understanding of balancing of the face by balancing the root cause within the body. Her work at Bask is rooted in the belief that healing and beauty go hand-in-hand, and that every woman deserves to feel radiant, balanced, and supported in every season of life.
Her journey into women’s health is both professional and deeply personal. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, targeted nutrition, and intentional lifestyle changes, she was able to heal her own chronic hormonal imbalance and restore her body’s natural rhythm. She later welcomed her sweet baby boy through a peaceful natural water birth at home, supported by a midwife, where she experienced firsthand the power of holistic care for conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Blending lived experience with clinical expertise, she guides women with empathy, knowledge, and a deep trust in the body’s innate wisdom to heal and thrive. That transformative experience not only reshaped her health but clarified her calling. Though she may have a few accolades, being a mother is her favorite of all.
