Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact

In this episode of Carlsbad People, Purpose, and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach sits down with Dr. Yvonne Scarlett, founder of Red Lotus Wellness Center. Dr. Scarlett shares her extraordinary path—from corporate travel and engineering to real estate and finally holistic medicine—driven by her own battle with chronic migraines and autoimmune issues. She reveals how acupuncture and Chinese medicine transformed her health, inspired her career shift, and now form the foundation of her thriving practice in Carlsbad.
Listeners will hear insights into fertility support, autoimmune care, and the powerful role of acupuncture and herbs in restoring balance. Dr. Scarlett also shares her love of gardening and her passion for helping families grow. This is a story of resilience, reinvention, and the healing power of purpose.

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What is Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact?

The Carlsbad Chamber Podcast is a podcast dedicated to connecting San Diego North County leaders in business, education and civic engagement. Join us every week as we talk with people dedicated to all aspects of our quality of life and are dedicated to leaving a lasting impact.

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