Pam practices a unique, holistic and compassionate approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She has extensive experience in the field of pain management and has siixteen plus years of practicing TCM.


In addition to acupuncture, she skillfully integrates the use of herbal remedies, moxa, cupping, therapeutic massage, guided meditation, and other modalities. Pam is deeply committed to supporting each client on his or her journey back to health, with proven success.

Marcia is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her doctoral work specialized in Family Medicine with an emphasis in pain management and mental health. Her internship began at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2005, after graduation in 2008 she went into private practice treating a wide range of ages and health concerns. She holds a national diplomatic certificate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as well as a California, Ohio and Illinois state license. She has recently moved to Chicago to open a private practice and looks forward to providing the best patient care possible and to becoming a productive member of the West Loop community.

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.

Yens Acupuncture & TCM is a calm and welcoming space where you can receive treatment for a variety of conditions. Typical sessions consist of a gentle and healing acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine treatment, and when applicable, heat therapy, electro-stim therapy, moxibustion (moxa) and cupping are also utilized.

Having evolved over thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the oldest continually practiced medical modalities in the world. A treatment involves the insertion and manipulation of flexible, hair-thin needles at specific points along the body's meridian pathways, which are channels through which the body’s energy is thought to flow. Acupuncture is a safe, effective, chemical-free way to promote the body's remarkable self-healing abilities. It is used to prevent and treat disease, relieve pain, balance mood, enhance athletic performance, increase fertility, and improve overall health and wellness