EmpowerMed Clinic, San Diego
ND-led functional medicine practice in San Diego, CA
Location and hours
Live from Google- Address
- 16476 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92128
At a glance
EmpowerMed Clinic is one of 6 of the 21 San Diego practices we list that offer telehealth in California. It lists the ND credential, says it provides superbills and accepts HSA/FSA cards, and offers a free discovery call. Conditions named on its site include hormone imbalance, PCOS, perimenopause, and gut health & digestion.
Insurance and payment
Self-reported · Oct 2026- Insurance for visits
- Superbill
- Medicare
- Not reported
- Medicaid
- Not reported
- HSA / FSA cards
- Accepted
- Practice model
- Not reported
Check coverage with your plan before booking, and ask whether lab tests are billed separately.
Practitioners
As named on the practice's website.
Carleigh Golightly-Downing
Founder, Naturopathic DoctorCA licence · verify with the boardDawna Sweeney, ND
Naturopathic DoctorND (listed on the practice's site)CA licence · verify with the boardCredentials and licensure
| Practitioner | NPI | Licence | Status | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleigh Golightly-Downing, ND | 1124669080 | California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · ND1118 | Verify with the board | Not reported |
| Dawna K Sweeney, ND | 1811612286 | California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search · 1364 | Verify with the board | Not reported |
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry, checked October 6, 2026; California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search: linked for you to verify (not checked by us). IFMCP status is self-reported.
Conditions this practice lists
As listed on the practice's website. Listing a condition isn't evidence a treatment works.
Labs and services
As listed on the practice's website.
How we scored EmpowerMed Clinic
Total 7.2 / 10- Credentials & licensure · 25%20 / 252 clinicians matched to NPI records, licence linked to the state board lookup (not checked against open data) and clinicians named with credentials on its site.
- Transparency on pricing and insurance · 25%10 / 25Publishes its insurance status and HSA/FSA policy; no first-visit price.
- Access · 25%21 / 25Superbill for out-of-network claims, telehealth in CA, accepting new patients and free discovery call.
- Breadth of services · 15%13 / 1510 conditions listed, 4 named lab tests and 4 services.
- Data completeness · 10%8.3 / 1010 of 12 key fields verified.
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EmpowerMed Clinic: common questions
Does EmpowerMed Clinic take insurance?
EmpowerMed Clinic says it provides superbills rather than billing insurance directly, and it lists no in-network carriers. The practice also says it accepts HSA/FSA cards. These details are self-reported from the practice's website. Ask your plan directly what it will reimburse before you book.
How much is a first visit at EmpowerMed Clinic?
Our data doesn't include a first-visit fee for EmpowerMed Clinic, so contact the practice for current pricing. It does list a free discovery call, which you can use to ask about visit costs and what a first appointment includes. It also says it provides superbills and accepts HSA/FSA cards.
Can I see EmpowerMed Clinic by telehealth?
EmpowerMed Clinic says it offers telehealth, and it lists California as its telehealth state. If you live elsewhere, ask the practice before booking. We have not checked the California ND licence status of its clinicians, so confirm with the state board that the clinician you see is licensed in your state.
Which lab tests does EmpowerMed Clinic offer?
EmpowerMed Clinic names these lab tests on its website: hormone testing, genetic testing, heavy metals testing and mycotoxin testing. It also lists blood draws among its services. These details are self-reported. Ask the practice how testing is ordered and what each test costs before you agree to it.
Is EmpowerMed Clinic accepting new patients?
Yes, EmpowerMed Clinic is accepting new patients, per its website. We last verified this in October 2026. Availability can change, so confirm when you contact the practice. It lists a free discovery call, which may be a simple way to check openings.
What does EmpowerMed Clinic treat?
EmpowerMed Clinic lists 10 conditions on its site; we don't report outcomes. Examples it names include weight management, gut health & digestion, fertility & preconception support, hormone imbalance, PCOS, perimenopause, fatigue and brain fog, and inflammation-related concerns. Services it lists include injections & IV therapies, bioidentical hormone therapy and comprehensive nutritional support.
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Sources
- NPPES NPI Registry — NPI, credentials, licence numbers and taxonomy
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