So nice to meet you! First off, what’s your name? Tell our readers a bit about yourself—where you’re from originally and where you live now.
My name is Dr. Veda, and I'm the founder of the Turned On Clinic in Coastal North County San Diego.
I was born in Reno, Nevada, grew up in Kansas City, and have called San Diego home for the last sixteen years. What has stayed consistent throughout my life, regardless of where I've lived, is a fascination with human potential. I've always been curious about why some people seem deeply connected to themselves and their lives while others feel disconnected from their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of purpose.
That curiosity eventually led me to study psychology and later become a doctor of Chinese medicine. Along the way, I became interested in the relationship between vitality, sexuality, health, consciousness, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.
Today, through my Turned On Clinic, I help people cultivate greater vitality, resilience, hormonal health, sexual wellness, and longevity. My work combines Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, frequency-based approaches, and a deep respect for the body's multidimensional intelligence.
Outside the clinic, I host the Quantumly Kinky podcast, where I explore the intersection of modern sexuality, ancient medicine, and living a more fully expressed life.
Whether I'm working with patients, speaking, or creating content, my work is ultimately centered around one question:
How do we become more TURNED ON by our lives?
That's the question I've been exploring for as long as I can remember.
Tell us one thing you love about where you live now?
One of the things I love most about living in San Diego is the openness. There’s a spirit here that encourages people to explore who they are, what they value, and how they want to live. I meet people every day who are genuinely interested in becoming healthier, more present, more connected, and more fully expressed versions of themselves.
There’s also a strong relationship with nature that I appreciate. Whether it's the ocean, the trails, the sunshine, or simply being outdoors year-round, there’s a sense that life is meant to be participated in rather than observed from behind a screen. That connection to the natural world has definitely influenced both my personal life and the way I practice medicine.
At the same time, San Diego still carries some of the characteristics of the West Coast wellness culture. There can be a tendency toward performance—toward curating an image of health, spirituality, or success rather than fully embodying it. I think the real work is learning how to move beyond appearances and into authenticity. The people I admire most here aren't trying to look conscious, healthy, or successful—they're genuinely committed to living in alignment with what matters to them.
What keeps me inspired is that beneath all the trends and wellness culture, there are so many people in San Diego sincerely seeking a deeper connection with themselves, each other, and the natural world. That's an energy I feel grateful to be surrounded by.
Tell us a little bit more about what your company does and how it started? How does it help your customers?
Turned On Clinic was created from a simple observation: many people are functioning, but not fully participating in their lives.
They've learned to manage stress, push through fatigue, normalize hormonal symptoms, disconnect from their bodies, and accept feeling less vibrant than they once did. By the time many people seek help, they're not just looking for symptom relief—they're looking for a way back to themselves.
At Turned On Clinic, I use acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nervous system regulation, and frequency-based therapies to help patients restore vitality, resilience, and a deeper connection with their bodies. While people often come in for concerns like fertility, hormonal imbalances, sexual wellness, digestive issues, sleep challenges, stress, or chronic pain, the work frequently extends beyond symptom management. It's about helping people create the internal conditions that allow turned on vitality to emerge.
The clinic started from my desire to bridge ancient medicine with a more modern multidimensional understanding of human health. I wanted to create a space where people could be treated as whole individuals rather than collections of symptoms. A place where physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, purpose, and sexual vitality could all be part of the conversation.
If someone wants to start a business, what advice will help them?
My biggest piece of advice is to get very clear on why you're building the business in the first place.
Starting a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also consume every available hour, thought, and ounce of energy if you let it. There will always be more to do, more opportunities to chase, and more goals to pursue. That's why your "why" matters so much. It becomes the compass that helps you make decisions when things get busy or uncertain.
I'm also a big believer in balance. It's easy to sacrifice your health, relationships, creativity, and joy in the name of building something successful. Ironically, those are often the very things that inspired the business in the first place. I've found that the most sustainable businesses are built by people who remain connected to the life they're trying to create, not just the business they're trying to grow.
Success means different things to different people. Before you start, define what success actually looks like for you. Is it freedom? Impact? Financial security? More time with family? The clearer you are about that, the easier it becomes to build a business that supports your life instead of a life that revolves entirely around your business.
The business will evolve, but your deeper reason for doing it should remain clear. When challenges arise—and they always do—that sense of purpose is often what keeps you moving forward.
What was one feedback from a happy customer/client that you won't forget about?
One piece of feedback that has stayed with me came from a female patient who initially came to the clinic seeking support for her physical health. As we worked together, she began noticing changes that extended far beyond the symptoms that brought her in.
She told me that she felt a greater sense of ease in her life. She described feeling less attached to a single version of herself and more comfortable allowing different aspects of her personality, creativity, and identity to emerge. Through a deeper understanding of herself, she felt more fluid, more adaptable, and less constrained by who she thought she was supposed to be.
She also shared that she felt more connected to her intuition and inner guidance. Instead of constantly looking outside herself for answers, she felt a growing trust in her own wisdom and ability to navigate life's decisions.
What impacted me most was when she said her relationships and sex life had improved because she felt more present. She wasn't stuck in her head analyzing, worrying, or anticipating. She felt fully in her body and available for the experience she was having. That presence created more connection, more enjoyment, and a deeper sense of intimacy.
As a practitioner, that feedback meant a lot because it reflects how I view health. While people often come in seeking relief from specific symptoms, what they're often searching for is a deeper relationship with themselves. Watching someone become more connected to their body, their intuition, and their experience of being alive is one of the most meaningful outcomes I could hope for.
Where do you see your company in the future?
I see the Turned On Clinic and my offerings as Dr. Veda growing deeper into a trusted resource for vitality, longevity, and whole-person health. Whether through the Clinic, education, community, or retreats, the mission is the same: helping people feel more connected, more present, and more turned on by their lives.
What is the biggest misconception about your industry?
One of the biggest misconceptions is that all acupuncture is the same.
People often assume that acupuncture is a standardized treatment where every practitioner does essentially the same thing. In reality, there are many different styles, philosophies, specialties, and approaches within the profession. Two acupuncturists can look at the same patient and create completely different treatment plans based on their training, experience, and perspective.
To me, acupuncture is both a science and an art. The technical training is important, but so is the practitioner's ability to listen, observe patterns, and create a treatment experience that meets the individual in front of them. That's why the experience can vary so dramatically from one practitioner to another.
I often compare it to music. Two musicians can play the same instrument, but the expression, style, and experience can be entirely different. Acupuncture is much the same way.
What has been one of your biggest struggles building your business and how did you deal with it?
I wouldn't describe it as a struggle as much as an important lesson.
One of the biggest realizations I've had while building my business is that taking care of myself is part of taking care of my patients. As a healthcare provider, it's easy to pour your energy into serving others, but I've learned that I show up best when I maintain balance in my own life.
For me, that means staying connected to the same things I encourage my patients to prioritize: rest, relationships, time in nature, movement, creativity, and activities that help me feel grounded and inspired. Building a business is a long-term endeavor, and I've found that sustainability is more valuable than constantly pushing harder.
The more balanced and present I am, the more available I am to support the people who trust me with their care. That understanding has shaped the way I approach both business and life.
What was your favorite music artist and athlete growing up?
Growing up, my favorite music artist was Alanis Morissette, and honestly, she still is. Even when I was younger, there was something about her music that felt incredibly honest, emotional, and introspective. Looking back, I think I was drawn to the way she explored themes of self-discovery, spirituality, relationships, and personal growth long before I had the language for those interests myself.
Her music has stayed with me through different chapters of my life, and I still find it inspiring today. As a fun side note, I'm absolutely putting it out into the universe that one day she'll walk through the doors of Turned On Clinic as a patient.
As for athletes, I was never as focused on sports as I was on music, psychology, and understanding people. Most of my curiosity growing up revolved around what motivates us, what helps us heal, and what makes us feel fully alive
Any shoutouts you want to make?
I'd love to give a shoutout to my partner, James. He's been a steady source of love, support, wisdom, and encouragement throughout this journey.
Building a business can be both exciting and demanding, and having someone who genuinely believes in you makes a tremendous difference. He's often been my sounding board, my biggest fan, and a grounding masculine presence in my life. His belief in me has helped me continue moving forward, especially during moments that required courage, growth, and trust.
I'm incredibly grateful for the care, partnership, and encouragement he brings into my life, and Turned On Clinic would not be where it is today without that support behind the scenes.
Where can our readers learn more about you and your company?
Readers can learn more about my work at Turned On Clinic by visiting my website where they can explore the services I offer, learn about The Veda Method, and schedule a discovery call.
@dr.sarahveda,
You can also find me on Socials where I share insights on vitality, sexual wellness, Chinese medicine, longevity, and what it means to live a more turned-on life.
Youtube, Spotify Apple Podcasts
Quantumly Kinky
For those interested in the deeper conversations, I host my podcast, where I explore the intersection of modern sexuality, ancient medicine, and multidimensional living.
