Medical Director at Stella San Diego

Dr. John How is the Medical Director and provider at Stella San Diego. He is a board-certified medical doctor with over a decade of experience. He specializes in treating an array of mental health conditions, with a special interest in healing the physical and mental problems developed in people who work or live in high-stress jobs and environments. He received his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. From there, He completed a residency in emergency medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Getting To Know Dr. How

Dr How is specialized in treating debilitating conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and long COVID with cutting-edge treatments like stellate ganglion block and ketamine infusion therapy.

More Information about Dr. How:

  • Degrees:
    2004 Doctor of Medicine. MD, Medicine. Loma Linda University
    2015 Bacholor of Science. BS, Biology. California State University-San Bernardino
  • Residency:
    Residency in emergency medicine at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
  • Board Certifications:
    Board-certified emergency medicine physician

Dr. How's Treatment Location

Provider's location

Dr John How's clinic office is located in Encinitas, CA. This clinic is designed to create a safe and empowering environment for those looking for relief from symptoms of emotional trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, PTSI/PTSD, and stress. Throughout your healing journey, our team of medical experts and mental health professionals will provide you with tools and support for your transformation towards a new life.

 

Address: 

700 Garden View Ct, Suite 102
Encinitas, CA 92024.

Hours: 

Mon-Fri 8Am - 5PM

Stella's Treatment Approach
Stella's Treatment Approach

Tackle your symptoms with comprehensive treatment options

Stella offers a holistic and multi-modality treatment approach that combines traditional psychological treatments with cutting-edge biological treatments.

Treatments Offered at Stella Center San Diego

 

 

Two treatments within 30 days targeting a bundle of nerves connected to the sympathetic nervous system to give fight or flight system a reset, reducing emotional distress, especially in conditions like PTSD and anxiety.


 

In-office medically guided infusions that follow a responsible innovation approach paired with integration sessions to effectively treat mental health conditions, such as depression.

 

 

 

Work directly with Stella's Advanced Practice Provider to discover the most impactful relief through smart applications of safe and effective treatment modalities.

 


  

 

Stella Integration therapy sessions are built to optimize healing and growth by making meaning of ketamine and SGB therapy and create individualized action plans that turn insights into transformation.

 

 

 

Your Healing Journey at Stella

Step 1

Step 1

Give us a call.


Learn about our treatment modalities and schedule an Intake Assessment with our mental health expert to determine if you are eligible for treatment by Stella.

Step 2

Step 2

Complete your intake.

Meet with your Advanced Practice Provider, who will listen closely, ask questions and develop the most suitable and impactful treatment plan based on your symptoms and history.

Step 3

Step 3

Schedule treatment

Our patient care team will work with you to schedule treatment, Pdiscuss what to expect, and assist with financing and payment options.

Step 4

Step 4

Complete treatment.

We stick with you throughout the treatment process. We'll follow up with you before, during and after treatment to support your progress and help optimize your treatment outcome.

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