Health & Fitness

Specialized in pediatrics, fertility, maternity, labor and delivery, women's health,, oncology and internal medicine. I use Acupuncture, Herbs, nutritional consultation, sound healing, cranial sacral therapy and Qi Gong to help my patients on their healing path.

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.

Robert V. Ziemanis, L.Ac. specializes in Shakuju Therapy, a dynamic and elegant Japanese style of acupuncture that promotes deep healing with non-insertion needle techniques. To further support the health and well-being of his patients, he combines this with dietary and lifestyle counseling. He approaches medicine as both a science and an art form, with a conviction in the inherent artistry of a life lived well to its full potential.