Tessa Olson, Ma.O.M., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. practices acupuncture in Columbus, Ohio.

My first experience with acupuncture came in 2002. My dog, Milo, was struggling with arthritis in his legs, so I took him to my vet for treatment. The results for my 110 pound dog were amazing; Milo ran around like a puppy and was able to get in the car again by himself. I had developed an interest in natural health while living in Eugene, Oregon for 6 years, but wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do. After seeing the results for Milo, acupuncture became my interest and passion.

Tessa received a master’s degree with honors in Oriental Medicine -- specializing in acupuncture and Chinese herbs -- from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN. She is board certified in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. Her prior experience includes work at Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis with an Integrated Therapy Team – including reflexologists, music therapists, massage therapists, and aromatherapists. At Abbott Hospital, Tessa treated patients recovering from orthopedic surgery and also helped prepare patients for surgery. While at the Courage Center in Minneapolis, she treated patients recovering from stroke or paralysis. Tessa also worked at the Edith Davis Clinic in Bloomington, MN.

Tessa feels like we live in a society that is too fast-paced and stressful; acupuncture and Chinese medicine helps us to slow down, pause, heal, and reset ourselves. She is drawn to Chinese medicine because it provides individualized medicine based on the unique needs of a person. This is an important part of a lifestyle approach to whole body healing and wellness.

Education

University of Oregon. BA in Sociology and Special Education
Northwestern Health Sciences University. Master's in Oriental Medicine.

Continuing Education

Great River Symposium, 2011. Minneapolis, MN.
Great River Symposium, 2012. Minneapolis, MN.
Great River Symposium, 2013. Minneapolis, MN.
Great River Symposium, 2014. Minneapolis, MN.

Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Chinese pulse diagnosis to identify and treat the Chinese medicine root cause of health problems.

At Santa Cruz CORE, we have a passion for what we do. We make an effort to spend significant time and energy with each patient to ensure their needs are met. For us, it’s more than just acupuncture; our acupuncturists work with multiple healing modalities during an acupuncture session to get you feeling better. Working to create positive change in the body, we use a combination of needling, moxa, gua sha, cupping, ear seeds, massage, and Tai Chi and Qi Gung. Each individual is treated as such, an individual with an unique body and we use our various tools to create the most healing we can in each session.

Discover the rejuvenating therapies at Tao to Wellness, a leading acupuncture and holistic health center in Berkeley, CA, committed to enhancing your health through personalized and effective treatments. Our experienced team offers specialized acupuncture services designed to relieve pain, manage stress, and promote natural healing. With a focus on patient well-being in a tranquil setting, Tao to Wellness is your partner in achieving sustained health and comfort.

Our Services Include:
• Acupuncture: Utilizing ancient techniques to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote natural healing.
• Chinese Herbal Medicine: Offering customized herbal remedies to support various health conditions.
• Virtual Wellness: Providing remote consultations and guidance to support your health journey from anywhere.
• Detoxification Program: A comprehensive approach to cleanse and rejuvenate your body.

Specialized Care Areas:
• Pain Management: Addressing issues such as headaches, migraines, musculoskeletal pain, and fibromyalgia.
• Women’s Health: Focusing on menstrual disorders, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum support, perimenopause, and menopause.
• General Health: Enhancing energy levels, digestive health, sleep quality, and emotional wellness.

Our dedicated practitioners include:
• Christina Martin, L.Ac., FABORM, CPCC: Founder of Tao to Wellness with over 25 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, specializing in fertility and women's health.
• Deanna Tasi, L.Ac.: A dedicated acupuncturist focusing on stress relief, pain management, and fertility support.
• Marny Culpepper, L.Ac.: Emphasizes the importance of the nervous system in healing, offering treatments for pain management and emotional well-being.
• Dr. Kim Wu, DAOM: Holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, committed to restoring balance and health through Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

Our emphasis is always on helping our patients achieve their best possible health. Using a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle changes, we can often not only help with persistent conditions, but also improve a patient's general well being and happiness. We not only treat the current condition; we also focus on and address the underlying causes that prevent a patient from experiencing their full health and well being.

Specialization:

Leslie has a particular interest and passion for using her talent and knowledge in addressing womens health. She feels that many of the common problems faced by women today can be beneficially addressed by the time-honored methods of Oriental Medicine that she has spent so much time studying and practicing. From the issues involved in the changes a womans body undergoes during the processes of childbirth, to those experienced by older women in their golden years, and in all of the years between, Leslie feels that she has the empathy, knowledge, and understanding to help her clients live the happiest and most fulfilled life possible.