Our Team – Tao to Wellness – Berkeley CA
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Deanna Tasi, L.Ac.
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Karleen Tsai-Yip L.Ac, Dipl.OM
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Christina Martin
L.Ac., Dipl.AC, MTOM, FABORM, CPCC
Deanna Tasi, L.Ac.
Lead Acupuncturist
deanna@berkeley-acupuncture.com
Simply put, Deanna Tasi loves what she does. She lives and breathes the medicine, and is grateful to be able to help patients with everything from stress and pain management, to fertility treatments. Before joining Tao to Wellness in 2016 she had already provided over 10,000 treatments in a community setting. Since joining Tao to Wellness she’s had the fortune of developing her focus in fertility- assisting countless women on their fertility path.
Deanna first became interested in studying Chinese medicine while taking Qi Gong classes. Inspired by the movement therapy and self-massage of the acupuncture points, in 2004 she began studying Tui Na, acupressure, and other Asian bodywork therapies, completing over 1,000 hours of training at the former Acupressure Institute in Berkeley. Becoming an acupuncturist and an herbal practitioner was a natural progression to nurture her expanding interest in health care. She earned her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, and is licensed in the state of California.
Originally from the midwest, Deanna completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota, studying Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering with an environmental emphasis. A long-time advocate for the environment, she sees the relationship with our bodies and our lifestyles as an intricate part of how we impact the world around us. When not slinging needles, Deanna enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, and sharing meals with friends. In 2019 she had the opportunity to combine a few of her loves- traveling on a medical service trip to Nepal to provide acupuncture and herbs to underserved communities. Deanna strongly believes that healing begins with ourselves, so that we can extend the benefit to others.
Karleen Tsai-Yip L.Ac, Dipl.OM
karleen@berkeley-acupuncture.com
“The wonderful thing about acupuncture is that it works regardless of whether you believe in it or not. We are working with energy and that is the basis of everything.”
Karleen became interested in acupuncture and herbal medicine after experiencing a profound healing. Inspired, she enrolled at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley and began practicing hands-on healing therapies in 2005 before obtaining her acupuncture license in 2012. Because of her hands-on background, she often incorporates reflexology, massage, gua sha, and other modalities as needed during an acupuncture session.
Before acupuncture school, she received a BA in History from the University of California at Berkeley, attended the California College of Arts & Crafts to study Interior Architecture, and did trainings at the Berkeley Psychic Institute. She continues to experience improved health for herself and her family by following the information shared by Anthony Williams, aka the ‘Medical Medium’ and incorporates this knowledge into her practice. In her spare time, she can be found tending her garden where she grows her own food and plant medicines with her husband and their four legged rescue.
Christina Martin, L.Ac., Dipl.AC, MTOM, FABORM, CPCC
christina@berkeley-acupuncture.com
“Detoxing of all things is necessary in life, for peace of mind, exquisite self love, room for growth and sound physical health.”
Christina has been in the health and wellness field for 25 years. An acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, wellness and life coach, meditation teacher, maker of magic and a detoxification specialist.
Currently, Christina is coaching clients virtually. Her decades long experience in Chinese medicine and functional medicine serve as a foundation for the physical, while her keen intuitive sense and experience in non-violent communication, shadow work, pleasure research and her training as a Co-Active Life Coach (in 2011) help her clients navigate through all of life’s hurdles with awareness, clarity and ease.
Christina is also very passionate about the necessity of detoxification and how it can lead to great change internally and externally. She says, “The Program is multilayered and takes the body through Phase 1, 2 and 3 detoxification while also giving space for self discovery inside of the elimination diet, not only do we detox, we reset food cravings, we talk about dopamine, meditation, how to lessen your toxic load in general and many other things. The entire program is a well thought out journey of learning, support, fun and community.” After guiding many Tao to Wellness patients through elimination diets and detoxification over the last 15 years, the program expanded nationally and became virtual in 2021. She’s currently creating some new and exciting programs that will be released soon.
Christina holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a nationally certified Diplomat of Acupuncture, a Fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine and a licensed Co-Active Life Coach. For fun she’s recently become a meditation teacher on Insight Timer. In her down time, she loves cooking, hanging out in nature, Broadway shows, long walks, photography and adventures in the city.