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.