Our Team

Dr. Mario Mancini, O.M.D.

Driven by his passion for mind/body peak performance, Dr. Mancini strives to achieve excellence for his patients. As a doctor of Oriental medicine, he assists his patients with a variety of health issues including acute and chronic pain, healthy weight loss, and the impact of all forms of stress and strain on the body.

He received his Doctorate in Oriental Medicine (O.M.D.) from South Baylo University. As a graduate of the first professional California approved Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Mancini practices with the highest standards of Oriental medicine making a complete integration into the present health care system. Using evidence-based treatment guidelines in standard scientific and medical terminology, he is able to communicate and integrate with the medical community. As a primary care doctor, Dr. Mancini is trained to determine when referrals are necessary.

Dr. Gretchen Seitz, has been in practice since 2002. She is licensed by the California Acupuncture Board as well as the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture (NCCAOM). She is also a graduate of the Academy of Integrative Medicine (AIHM) Fellowship, where she was a member of the inaugural class and obtained her certification in integrative medicine.

Dr. Seitz is passionate about whole person, integrative healthcare through the promotion of lifestyle medicine and non-pharmacological approaches to pain management and healing.

She is committed to supporting the current evolution of modern allopathic medicine to continue to acknowledge and include the richness, depth and efficacy of Traditional Medicine through collaborative health care models.

Her practice focuses on chronic pain and injury, sports injury healing, orthopedics and peak performance as well as mental-emotional health, particularly trauma healing, emotional abuse recovery, personal empowerment, consciousness and life transformation.

In her personal life Dr. Seitz is also a mother to two incredible daughters, an avid reader, meditation enthusiast, writer, hiker, deep thinker, spin and yoga class attender and is committed to doing the deep inner work of becoming the most self-aware human she can be.

Looking forward to seeing you soon at CFIC and taking care of your healthcare needs.

With over fifteen years of experience as a massage therapist, Dr. Julio Guluarte has cultivated a passion for the treatment and management of chronic pain. Holding a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the esteemed Pacific College of Health and Science, he is a licensed practitioner sanctioned by the California Acupuncture Board.

Dr. Guluarte’s personal journey with acupuncture began after facing a debilitating back injury that left him grappling with chronic pain, restricted mobility, and an inability to perform daily tasks. Through a series of acupuncture treatments, he not only alleviated the pain but also restored his full range of motion, enabling him to embrace life once more. This transformative experience ignited his dedication to studying Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with the aspiration of imparting the healing potential of this ancient practice to his community.

Renowned for his gentle approach to acupuncture and wealth of experience in bodywork, Dr. Guluarte excels in identifying and addressing problem areas with precision, providing treatments that are both soothing and highly effective. Beyond his technical expertise, Dr. Guluarte possesses the innate ability to make people feel comfortable, establishing an environment that is conducive for healing. He takes genuine pleasure in guiding his patients through the entire healing process, ensuring not only symptom relief but also fostering a sense of well-being that extends beyond the treatment room. Driven by a commitment to holistic health, he continues to uplift and support those under his care.

“I want to provide my patients with the transformative power of acupuncture so that they may more fully enjoy their lives”

Dr. Mozelle Armijo is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist, NADA AcuDetox Specialist, Certified Clinical EFT practitioner and mentor, and Chinese face reader and Reiki Master. Mozelle earned her degree in biology at UC San Diego before pursuing a combined doctorate and masters in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science. She then studied cognitive neuropsychology abroad in Amsterdam at Vrije University for one year.  Her unique background in Chinese medicine and neuroscience allows her to combine somatic and mental-emotional techniques so that her patients may process, unravel, and be free from pain in mind, body and spirit. Beyond her work and volunteering, she loves reading fantasy books, visiting the beach, and dancing.

Dr. Allison Blacutt is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and dedicated practitioner. From a very young age it was clear that her place in this world was facilitating the healing experience. She has worked with many different healing modalities over the years which she incorporates into her treatments. She graduated from San Diego State University Cum Laude in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. During her schooling she spent time working with at-risk youth in Downtown San Diego and began learning breathwork and mindfulness techniques to incorporate into her practice. This focus on the connection between the mind-body-spirit lead her to pursue a career in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Blacutt completed the Doctoral program in 2020 from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS). During her schooling, Dr. Blacutt completed internships at the PCHS clinic, the First Lutheran Church free interdisciplinary clinic set up in Downtown San Diego as a partnership between UCSD Medical School and PCHS, and a sport’s medicine clinic working with San Diego Legion, a professional union rugby team. She also spent three weeks studying and working abroad in the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center.
Dr. Blacutt’s passion is to combine the various modalities she has studied to address your root issues through integrating the mind-body-spirit. With over 9 years of training as a practitioner and a power story of her own healing, you can trust her to hold space for you throughout your greatest struggles and help push you forward to your greatest triumphs. In her free time she enjoys movement of all kinds; yoga, dance, hiking. She loves the outdoors and can often be found camping in the mountains on the weekends or hula hooping by the beach. Her genuine touch, love for this medicine, and understanding of the great potential that exists in us all is what sets her apart from others in the field.  Life can be challenging and there are always moments we feel stuck and unable to move forward. This is why we need connection and someone to walk us home to ourselves. Dr. Blacutt understands first hand the challenges life can throw our way, she promises to be that nonjudgmental hand you can always reach out for, to provide unwavering support and guidance.

Patricia has been with CFIC since 2013.  When Patricia is not working at CFIC, you can find her teaching group exercise classes at the gym or enjoying some fun in the sun. She is passionate about health & fitness and self improvement.  She loves to cook vegan meals and is obsessed with raising Monarch Butterflies at her home in Ocean Beach.  Her work at the Center ties in well to what she does outside of the Center, which is staying active & surrounding herself with positive people who are on the same path.

Stephanie joined the team at Center for Integrative Care in 2023.  She handles onboarding all our new patients and so much more!  Steph is originally from Brazil and moved to San Diego after graduating high school. She has since earned degrees in Sociology and Business Administration.  In her free time she likes to take walks, explore new places, and drink lots of coffee.