Latest / Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact / Fertility, Healing, and Hope: How Dr. Scarlett Brings Balance Back to Health
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- Intro: Welcome to Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact. I’m Bret Schanzenbach, President & CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber, and today I’m joined by Dr. Yvonne Scarlett, founder and clinical director of Red Lotus Wellness Center. Dr. Yvonne’s Journey: Dr. Scarlett has had a fascinating career path—starting in corporate travel, then engineering, real estate, and finally into medicine. Her personal health challenges, including chronic migraines and autoimmune issues, led her to explore Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and holistic wellness. The results were life-changing—within a few sessions her migraines disappeared, and over time her insomnia, ulcers, and anxiety improved as well. Pivot to Medicine: Although she once pursued pre-med in Jamaica, it wasn’t until her own healing journey that she felt called to bring this knowledge to others. She trained extensively in Chinese medicine and functional medicine, logging over 3,500 clinical hours, before founding Red Lotus Wellness Center in Carlsbad. Specialties: Her practice focuses on: • Fertility support (helping both women and men, including those going through IVF) • Chronic pain relief (restoring blood flow, reducing inflammation, and healing tissues) • Autoimmune disorders (using acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle changes) • Thyroid health and other conditions often overlooked in early diagnosis Personal Touch: When she’s not in her clinic, Dr. Scarlett can be found tending her plot at the Harold Shmurda Community Garden, nurturing plants as a reflection of nurturing health. Closing: Red Lotus Wellness Center is located just north of Carlsbad City Hall. Learn more at redlotuswellnesscenter.com