Tao to Wellness

Woke up with an agonizing knot in the middle of my back that made doing anything including driving incredibly painful.Was recommended Tao to Wellness by a family member who had been there a few years before.Was able to book a same day appointment with Marny who took great care to talk through what was going on, make her own assessment and then begin treatment.Pain was noticeably less by the end of the session and after a second treatment (acupuncture and cupping along with physical manipulation of the joints and affected muscle groups) the pain had been massively reduced. Combined with physical therapy and weekly acupuncture treatments the pain is completely gone and I’m able to function normally again. Highly recommend Marny for both her warmth and professional demeanor! It’s been a pleasure to see her for the past month and I’d recommend her to anyone looking for an acupuncturist for pain management!

Dr. Kim Wu has been my acupuncturist for over a decade. She has helped me heal with everything from car accidents, ankle sprains and hormonal imbalance. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable within her profession but also fun and easy to talk with about life. I highly recommend booking an appointment.

Christina and Tao to Wellness are an excellent support in my life. From acupuncture at the conveniently located studio in Berkeley, CA near the 4th Street shopping district, to the annual 3-week DETOX program Christina runs virtually, my life is better. Just about to complete DETOX now and Ive decided that I feel better, have more energy and now willpower to follow through on some smart choices on how I nourish my body. Will be dropping caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and dairy from my day to day eating because I now know how I feel when I do so. Thank you Christina for your helpful videos and warm support! Oh, the community that evolves in the WhatsApp group is so supportive too. Love.

Had a great appointment with Deanna — we got right to business and I enjoyed her listening skills and the treatment was smooth. Will return again!

I have been seeing Deanna almost weekly for nearly my entire pregnancy (~7 months) to treat general aches and pains that come with pregnancy and even more so, my chronic migraines due to head/neck/jaw tension - something I suffered from before pregnancy. My treatments here have been highly effective as I am able to say that I do not need my migraine medicine anymore. In addition to effective treatments, I look forward to the meditative state I am able to fall into with each session. Deanna is personable, supportive and makes you feels like youre talking to a good friend. I look forward to continuing my treatments with Deanna as soon as I able to in my postpartum stage.

Deanna is kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable! Our work together has already allowed me to feel better, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Ive been seeing Deanna for several months at Tao to Wellness and can say that my health and general well-being have definitely benefitted greatly. I really look forward to my visits and know that Ill be feeling better each time. Not only that, but Deanna is also generally very relaxed, nice, and fun to chat with. Definitely recommended!

Tao to Wellness has an amazing detox program to reset your body. The hardest days are in the beginning and you have the weekend to adjust to the program. Dont give up. Christina is always available and she nurtures a supportive environment so that the other people in your cohort can be ever so encouraging to keep you on track.I would highly recommend this program and I am truly happy with the results. For those interested in weight loss, dont focus on it. Instead, try to focus on the program which is getting you to a better place in your mind first by eating right, then sleeping better, and then getting more energy to do more. This program clearly did this for me and the weight loss was an added bonus.

I’ve been seeing Deanna at Tao to Wellness for about 6 months, transitioning quickly after my other acupuncturist fell Ill. Deanna has been wonderful to work with and her skill at diagnosing and treating quickly is amazing! She is absolutely a natural healer.I would recommend her (and acupuncture) to anyone new to acupuncture or even more experienced patients. She is wonderful and their location is always clean, quiet and private.

Deanna was so intuitive with her treatment and helped me get to the heart of the matter. She is deeply knowledgeable and confident as a practitioner. A world class acupuncturist!

I have been receiving acupuncture treatments at Tao to Wellness with Deanna for a few years. She is knowledgeable, calm and highly skilled. I have received acupuncture for a variety of concerns and the treatment is always tailored to my needs. I highly recommend Tao to Wellness and Deanna!

Ive been going to Tao to Wellness and working with Deanna for the past few months have been loving it. Deanna really cares about working on my health issues and is willing to make changes when something isnt quite working out. I have never been to a more relaxing acupuncture practice and love how relaxed I feel every time I walk out! Plus, their packages are really reasonably priced and they take insurance. I have been recommending Tao to Wellness and Deanna to all of my friends.

The Eliminate and Detox Program rewired the way I think about food. I felt so good both physically and mentally and plan to continue incorporating many of the delicious recipes in my daily life. Its something Ive always wanted to try and now that Ive done it, Im so grateful I gave myself this gift of knowledge of what my body loves and what really doesnt do it any favors. Many thanks to Christina for her gentle guidance throughout the journey. Cant wait to do it again!

Deanna from Tao of Wellness has been a wonderful resource in the last few years. I’ve gone through everything with her including plantar fasciitis, fertility-prenatal support, sleep, sickness, skin, immune and gut health. With Deanna Tasi, the assessments are thorough, well explained and kind. She is quick to ask follow up questions and also mindful of setting up a safe, understanding space for all. They are extremely covid safe as well. I would recommend acupuncture for anyone looking for relief from pain, support for a healthy lifestyle. The treatments include dietary advice, acupuncture, herbal mixtures, to cupping and more. Bonus is the super easy to navigate appt system online and insurance advice from Christina Martin. Go to Tao and be well!

I have been working with Emily Edmonds every week for 4 months now. She has helped me feel better while I take steps toward recovering from Hashimoto’s disease. She is exactly what anyone would want in an acupuncturist. She is patient, VERY knowledgeable and listens to all that you have to say with a sweet kind demeanor. She has helped me start to recover not only physically from her wealth of knowledge in Chinese Medicine and thyroid disease but also emotionally with her bedside manner. I am forever grateful for her expertise and her gift of empathy and grace.

Emily is a kind and empathetic person and Im grateful to have found her. I began going to Emily earlier this year and shes a wonderful practitioner. I first started treatments for various forms of head/neck/shoulder/upper back pain. Emily began with a very thorough intake process and a clear/understandable articulation of the treatment path.She has always been a great listener and I especially appreciate her understanding of the mind/body connection. I think the treatments weve done to address the emotional/mental aspects of my chronic pain have been just as instrumental to my healing as the treatments that have specifically focused on direct physical pain relief. She also has an amazing network of healers for anyone seeking additional modalities.

Deanna has helped me immensely with chronic and acute pain, anxiety and stress, and basically fixed my painful PMS cramps. I’ve been seeing acupuncturists for over a decade and she’s the best I’ve encountered. Her calm demeanor puts me at ease every time I come in, no matter how bad my mood or pain is.All admin/insurance processes are dealt with smoothly and quickly— I really appreciate that their system is so streamlined. The clinic itself is beautiful and comfortable. And their COVID safety protocol makes them pretty much the only place I’ll go during the pandemic.I highly, highly recommend the team at Tao to Wellness!

Tao to Wellness is the place I go when I need an overall tune up or help with a specific issue. This beautiful place has been my oasis for over years. Christina is the heart and soul of the place and when she greets you with her warm, calm presence, you just know you are in good hands. She has a deep intuition about health as well as heavy duty credentials and understanding about the body. Shes an acupuncturist, yes, but fluent in multiple modalities. I consider Christina to be a healer of the highest order. Her treatments have pulled me out of a variety of ailments and kept me in tip top shape. For one thing, I swear I have stopped getting colds since Ive started seeing her. At the slightest hint of a tickle in the throat, off I go to Tao to Wellness...and what would normally have developed into a nasty cold and respiratory infection disappears and I feel fine. I could go on and on....but whether you need to get pregnant (not my issue!) or dealing with hormonal swings, headaches, backaches, insomnia, etc...this is the place. Her partner Megan is also a very talented and a calming presence who takes the time to make sure she understands what you need.

Four weeks ago, when I went in for my first appointment to see Emily Edmonds, my discomfort and pain levels were at an all time high. I had been dealing with residual pain for close to two years at that point, from a mixture of different injuries and stress. I had exhausted all options with my primary care doctor, had tried all sorts of PT exercise, and medications, but nothing seemed to alleviate the pain. This was my last ditched effort that ultimately proved to be the best decision I ever made for my health and overall well-being. After my second treatment, with a combination of PT and stretches, I started noticing a difference. Most notably, the fact that for the first time in YEARS I had gone an entire week without chronic pain!I know that just like with any other forms of medicine and therapy, not everyone will react the same way to Accupuncture, just like how none of the western medicine options were working for me, but if you are reading this and want to give something else a shot I would HIGHLY recommend seeing Emily at Tao to Wellness. I know I am very grateful I did, and thanks to Emily’s care and expertise, I am on the road to wellness!

I have been going to see Deanna for a few months and she has been wonderful! Shes calm and listens attentively asking for further details and clarification. She has treated me with a combination of herbs and acupuncture and my sleep issues and lower back pain are both much improved. The space is lovely, Covid precautions reassuring, and billing procedures prompt and efficient for insurance reimbursement. I highly recommend!

Ive been going to Emily for over a year now for PCOS and hormonal imbalances. Not only is Emily so friendly and peaceful in demeanor, but she also is deeply knowledgeable and always learning about the body, mind and spirit. It is a pleasure to come to Tao to see Emily, she has made my periods regular for the last almost year and has taught me so much more about living gracefully and with balance and harmony. Very grateful for my experience with Emily at Tao!

I came into Tao for Wellness with stress and sleep issues tops on the billing. I was shopping around, but ended up staying. Ive been to many acupuncturists over the years; I stayed because I like Deannas style. I really liked the first session. Deanna went in depth into my medical history. The difference is that Deanna listened - this is important to me. I havent always felt that way with other practitioners.I can say after working with Deanna for several months that my stress has evened off and my sleep is much more consistent. Deanna has used a combination of acupuncture and herbs which has been very effective. This gives me confidence that I picked the right place for acupuncture.

My experience with Christina and Megan at Tao to Wellness has been profoundly impactful. I never imagined what a central role they would play in my physical and emotional well being. They are highly knowledgeable, extremely competent, and so professional. At the same time, they manage to be warm, playful, and personalized in a way that is so important to really meeting health needs. They feel like true partners in care. I have seen them for a variety of issues over the years, and always with such gratitude for what they do and how they do it. I cant rave about them enough!

I LOVE Tao to Wellness!!! Christina and Megan are absolutely brilliant, always getting down to the root of what is really going on. I havent had the privilege of working with Nikole yet, tho Ive heard many wonderful things about her. I always feel so heard, held and cared for during my sessions there. They never cease to amaze me with their wisdom, professional skill, and heart felt compassion for whatever it is I may be going through. The office is beautiful, atmosphere is lovely and the location is super convenient. I HIGHLY recommend you check them out. You wont regret it! :-)

I adore Christina. She is an amazing acupuncturist. I always feel better after my visits with her. She gentle, kind, listens, is thoughtful and remembers. She truly cares about her patients. She has been excellent helping me manage my pain and work through different ailments, serious and minor. I have gone to many acupuncturists and she has been the most effective and uses the fewest needles of all that I have been to. I am forever grateful for her help. Also, she makes the billing so easy for me which I appreciate.

I started going to Tao and seeing Treasure last year, for issues related to stress management and digestion. Every appointment was comprised of a consultation and an acupuncture needle treatment in a private, relaxing room. At each session, Treasure and I sat down to evaluate my symptoms, discuss how I was feeling, and understand if I had improved or gotten worse since my last session. She took thorough notes, asked questions, and always followed up with post-session notes that she emailed to me.Then, when I became pregnant, we focused the treatments to address blood-building, morning sickness, fatigue, round ligament pain, and the countless other symptoms that come with pregnancies. As a trained doula and new mama, Treasure has been a fountain of knowledge and has held my hand as I faced surprising pains or unexpected issues throughout my pregnancy. At one point in my late-second trimester, I could barely walk from SI joint pains, and at another point I had developed anemia. For the SI joint paint, she gave me exercises and stretches to do, and addressed the pain with her needle treatment. For the anemia, she recommended a non-constipating herbal supplement and told me where to buy it, in addition to focusing the treatments on blood-building. My SI joint pains were gone within the week (you have to listen and follow her recommendations for maximum results!), and the blood-building treatments she did for me restored my energy levels until well into my third trimester.I have never worked with a more mindful, meticulous, and thorough acupuncturist before I met Treasure. I trust her opinion, her intuition, and her holistic knowledge of Eastern treatments. I often get more useful and straightforward information from Treasure than I do from my Western practitioners.Bonus-the clinic location is convenient and the space is beautiful.

I met Christina at a time of desperation. My husband and I had no trouble conceiving our first child, but trying for a second was turning out to be extremely difficult. After several miscarriages and visits to the fertility clinic I decided to try one last thing, acupuncture. I looked online and found Christinas practice. Then I contacted her with some initial questions and could easily see that she had the perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. Im not fond of needles nor am I very aware of my body, but after several appointments and documenting my cycles, I could see changes beginning to happen. We managed to get pregnant again and this time Christina suggested looking into a blood condition that could be attributing to the problems we were having with previous pregnancies. She gave me the confidence to ask the right questions and to get my OB onboard with her suggested treatments. That pregnancy was successful and we feel very fortunate to have just celebrated our sons 4th birthday. I truly dont think it would have been possible without Christinas help. It was a blessing to have found her and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for gifted acupuncturist.

Tao To Wellness is a located in a beautiful, serene, clean space. They have superb COVID-19 procedures/cautions (temperature taking at check-in, only one client in the space at a time, cleaning all surfaces after each client, everyone wears a mask, air purifiers, etc...) Ive been getting acupuncture here during the entire COVID period and have not been sick and have never felt like they could do more regarding Covid protocols. I always look forward to my sessions here and feel at ease, relaxed, and well-taken care of when I come here. Ive had sessions with both Nikole and Deanna who are warm, knowledgeable and amazing at what they do. I feel like I get a whole lot more than what I came in for or expected in terms of holistic care--such as recommendations for nutrition, teas, recipes, supplements and other suggestions for well-being and health...In addition, the street parking is so easy and close to the office.

Tao to Wellness is the best! Ive received tons of acupuncture and herbal medicine from Christina when Im in California and New York. Shes professional, knowledgable and knows her stuff. Id highly recommend working with any of the acupuncturists here, they are pro all the way and on top of it just really great people.

I threw out my back a few months ago and literally couldn’t walk without debilitating pain. I went to a massage somewhere and they made it worse. I was in so much pain I couldn’t do anything during the day except lie in bed and could barely sleep. Thank God I found Tao to Wellness. Deanna was incredible - so nice, so smart, such a calm reassuring presence, she asked a lot of questions about the pain location and type to ensure the treatment/needle placement was optimal, . It wasn’t an instant fix but steady progress and after the 3rd visit I finally nearly felt like myself. I was very skeptical before trying acupuncture but I left a firm believer in its power to heal. Highly recommend. No problems with scheduling or paperwork.

Megan is an amazing and lovely Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. She uses acupuncture and herbs in a holistic, kind, knowledgeable manner. Ive been seeing her for almost two years and my health is better than ever. Im a different sort of practitioner and I highly recommend my clients to Megan as well. Check out Tao to Wellness (the other practitioners are great too), you wont be sorry!

TL;DR Treasure is amazing! I was skeptical of acupuncture but I tried it and I made more progress in 6 months than I made in years working with other doctors and healthcare providers. She gets the details right -- she knows my preferences and she knows my body.I started seeing Treasure when my body was suffering from the extended stress of a long commute in traffic, frequent travel, and inconsistent diet and sleep. I decided to try acupuncture after seeing no real improvements to my physical ailments from my own efforts trying to follow the advice of doctors and specialists I had seen. Less than half a year after seeing Treasure, I was surprised and delighted to learn that I was pregnant. When I started acupuncture, I did not think my body could heal at such a pace for that to be possible. Treasure continued playing a key role in my routine care throughout my pregnancy, providing me with deep rest and relief at each session. I have Treasure to thank for guiding me through a seamless, uncomplicated pregnancy!

When I first came to Megan of Tao to Wellness, it was at a difficult time of my life. I had just been told that I didnt have any option except for egg donation to have a baby, and my husband and I decided that was not for us. I felt exhausted, deflated, and dehumanized after spending much of the year shooting myself up with medications and undergoing many procedures. Megan has helped me incredibly. With each of our weekly visits, she has helped me strengthen and detox my body with her incredible knowledge of nutrition and thyroid conditions as well as supportive Chinese herbs. She helped to give me space for the process of healing and supported me emotionally throughout. Even though I havent gotten pregnant (yet!), Megan helped me come to a place of peace about this...and for this I am forever grateful. (Thanks Megan!)

I love, love, love Christina!! She is warm, sweet, and funny. I (only half jokingly) consider her solely responsible for my two pregnancies.. I was referred to Tao to Wellness after feeling frustrated that it was taking awhile to get pregnant (with IUIs). After a few visits, I could feel a big change in myself (much more calm & less anxious). And the first month after starting acupuncture, I was pregnant. Now, 6 years later, Im back & once again am pregnant the first month. Crazy!Acupuncture has been really helpful in many other areas: boosting my immune system - I was catching everything my pre-schooler brought home - reduced stress, better sleep, etc.

This was my first acupuncture session at Tao Wellness and I left feeling beautifully balanced. Nikole is patient, intuitive, and thoughtful in her practice. During our consult she was genuinely interested in me and in tune with my needs. Nikole offered a calming and relaxing experience. I look forward to my next visit! Thank you 🙏🏾

I highly recommend Tao to Wellness! Ive been seeing Deanna for a couple months and seeing great results. Shes awesome to work with! Despite covid, its been a reliable and safe space for healing.

Lets be honest here. This practice is a joke, they come across as a well technology advanced practice with their intake forms but they are very cumbersomex, complex, confusing, and tedious. Its hard to tell whether your completing the mens section or the womens section. After my first visit I reschedule with Deanna on 7/24/2018 @ 6:30PM. I stood in the office with her on 7/15/2018 and booked this appointment and put it on my calendar right there in her office. Good thing I text her on the 24th at 12:35PM to confirm, because she rescheduled my appointment to 7PM and didnt bother to let me know. She claimed that I shouldve gotten a confirmation that was probably in my SPAM folder, and I checked to only not find a thing. After she told me she rescheduled my appointment without informing me I told her this would not work for me, and she tried to persuade me 2 or 3 times to keep a 7PM appointment. Once she finally cancelled my appointment believe me I got that email, which goes to show me not only was i never sent any confirmations for the schedule change, I was blatantly lied too. To be very honest with you by looking at the reviews this practice it might not be a treatment center for males to attend, sorry I am pulling this but theres really not even one written review from a male patient. Makes me wonder, is there a particular reason my appointment was rescheduled without any notification sent to my inbox?

I have received acupuncture (and cupping) from Nikole numerous times and consider her to be the best of the best. Not only is she very knowledgeable in Chinese medicine and its benefits, but her calm demeanor, nurturing tableside manner and genuine friendliness sets her above the rest. I highly recommend acupuncture from Nikole - even if you are doubtful, give it one treatment and I guarantee you will back for more. The feeling after a treatment is like nothing to be described. Ooohhh I think I will call to see if they have any openings right now....

I see Megan here, and she is wonderful. I see her for my wrist and arm pain from way too much time on my phone and computer. She does acupuncture and massage, and shes keeping me from pain meds and surgery. Shes incredibly knowledgable and nurturing at once.

I highly recommend Emily! She is amazing, intuitive and her sessions are so powerful. Experiencing major energetic shifts that defy description.

I’ve used emily many times. Her ability to mitigate pain and put me at ease always has me coming back. Very professional prompt and organized