I am a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine herbalist, and have my own practice, located in the University Heights, Hillcrest area. Whilst not a San Diego native, after more than 20 years living in this beautiful city, I feel comfortable thinking of myself as one. I also love to the explore the great outdoors. My happy places are rock climbing outside, hiking, and backpacking.
About Olivia Fellus
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family is a tight knit bunch. I am lucky to call my parents my best friends.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love to help empower people’s bodies, minds and spirits to heal through the ancient Chinese Medical arts.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Trust that you are being guided. Listen to the messages you receive, because they always lead you where you are supposed to go.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully having published a book or two!
Olivia Fellus & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
As I keep a full kosher diet, I only eat at kosher restaurants, or vegans ones. My favorite place is called Hamitbach, they serve authentic Israeli Street food, and their shawarma is delicious!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in San Diego about 22 years, and have worked about 7 years in this city.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are many unique faces I have had the honor to meet, as San Diego welcomes all sorts of people. It’s hard to pick just one!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I love our coffee roasters. San Diego does coffee very well. My favorite spots have been James Coffee, Portal Coffee, and Zumbar.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the micro environments that exist in San Diego. The energy of South Park, for example is completely different from La Jolla or Bankers Hill. It’s easy to escape to
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would love to meet and have lunch with Dr Edith Eiger, holocaust survivor and author of the poignant self help book and memoir, The Choice. She is an inspirational rock of a woman, and I would be honored to meet her and just soak up her presence, and hope some of her strength transfers to me!
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I am a Jane Austen fan, so my favorite was the 3 part movie series, Pride and Prejudice, with Colin Firth playing Mr. Darcy. Enough said! My favorite show is currently the Lincoln Lawyer.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Many people don’t know that I love listening to thru hiking podcasts.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate Mesa Rim Climbing Gym at Mission valley 10/10 all the way!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My mom
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safety. Acceptance. Laughter around a table with good food.
