Christina Martin, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac

Christina was very helpful over the phone about a hernia! Personally, I think herbs and acupuncture can cure anything! It has already saved my gallbladder. Give them a call.

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.

About one year ago, I started seeing Emily at a practice closer to where I live, and once she moved to Tao to Wellness full-time, I had no doubt that I would make the drive to continue treatment for pain in my hips and legs. In this time, I've greatly benefitted from Emily's strong guidance and expertise in treating patients for medicine-related side effects and with a history of cancer.

I greatly appreciate the time she spends listening to my concerns, explaining the rationale behind her needle placement, and advising me on complimentary exercises, diet, and lifestyle modifications. I know I have definitely improved under her care. Not only is she a skilled practitioner but also a kind and caring individual.

Emily is a kind and empathetic person and I'm grateful to have found her. I began going to Emily earlier this year and she's 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 we've 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.

I've 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've been working with Emily Edmonds for a year for PCOS/hormonal imbalance. She is an incredibly thorough and knowledgeable practitioner, who not only provided treatment, but answered any questions that I had and generally guided me to live a more peaceful and holistic life. Emily has helped bring my periods back to regularity and PCOS symptoms at bay. I am very grateful for my experience at Tao with Emily!

I found Emily by chance when seeking out treatment during my pregnancy and she has been a pleasure to work with. Her kind and consultative approach put me at ease as a first time acupuncture patient- she has been great about answering questions and explaining how each treatment works. Emily's expertise helped me through those uncomfortable final weeks immensely and her treatment has been a big help with my postpartum recovery as well. Tao to Wellness took my insurance and billing was very straightforward to navigate. I also really like that you can book appointments online, even if you are a new patient. Highly recommend!

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!

I worked with Emily Edmonds for a few months, and in that short time, she was able to help relieve the horrific period cramps I had had for years. My doctor prescribed me painkillers, which I was afraid to become dependent on, but were the only thing that made the pain manageable. I can't speak highly enough of Emily's kind and healing presence as well as skill in her craft.

I had a wonderful time not only receiving acupuncture from her, but also during our interesting conversations. I moved out of state so can't attend anymore unfortunately, but my pain is almost gone now, months after my last session. I HIGHLY recommend Tao to Wellness and Emily!

Emily is amazing, she's very kind, gentle and understanding. She has a very gentle hand when doing acupuncture and I felt good being around her and being treated by her. She is very passionate and knowledgeable in her work and herbs and always looking for ways to learn more about this field. She treated me when I was having issues with PMS and mood swings around my period.

I felt really grounded, at ease and more calm after her treatment. I'm so happy to hear she opens her own place now in Berkeley. I miss her now that I've moved to Sacramento last year, but I know I will see her again someday :

I found this wonderful place on the way to my favorite shopping spot in Berkeley. It was very easy to begin my acupuncture and my therapist asks me how am I doing/feeling, which is nice in the age of Covid, when many appointments are short and rushed. After the needles are applied, I listen to soothing sounds of bell gently chiming or water flowing which causes me to drift into a relaxing snooze.

If you prefer, the table can be heated according to your comfort. They also offer herbal remedies and massage. So, go and check them out if you wish to feel better in the skin you're in!

I have been going to see Deanna for a few months and she has been wonderful! She's 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!

Angela at Tao is fabulous. I saw Angela from get start of my high risk pregnancy and I continue to see her postpartum. I attribute the easy of my pregnancy in a large part to acupuncture and the body work I did at Tao. I had virtually no back pain and I felt great throughout my pregnancy. I'm a believer in the work they do. Ten stars!

I truly couldn't be happier with my care from Deanna at Tao to Wellness. I have been getting acupuncture and herbs for around 6 months and began with the goal to prime my body before trying to conceive. Deanna took the time to understand my needs but also address me as a whole patient. Not only is my cycle fully regulated, my sleep has improved leaps and bounds.

I look forward to continuing through my ttc journey and far beyond. If you are looking for an acupuncturist for fertility, or to improve your overall well-being, Deanna is a true gem.

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.) I've 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. I've 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.

Paz Vizcarra was my accupuncturist. Worked with her on my shoulders. Tries to prove her knowledge by using the long technical names of joints. Felt around my shoulders and said there is "sadness" in my left shoulder which is bogus. I find that by saying this she is taking advantage of her clients because clients are coming in with physical illnesses, so of course clients may tend to be on the sad side of things. Felt intense neck pain a week after one of her needles were inserted into my neck. I tried to contact her office, but I was ignored. Luckily I found an REAL accupuncturist who is not only cheaper, but has ACTUAL knowledge in Chinese Medicine.

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 atsuch 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!

I have been treated by Paz Vizcarra, L.Ac., for various conditions over the last 15 years including back pain and women's health issues. I found her diagnostic and healing skills to be effective where other doctors had failed. She always had sound advice. I got results from her treatments, but the comfort and freedom from pain has been a treasured gift. Sadly, she left the area last year. But she is back! She joined the well-respected Berkeley clinic, Tao To Wellness. I am extremely happy and just booked an appointment! Paz is the best!

I've 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 isn't 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.

I came into Tao for Wellness with stress and sleep issues tops on the billing. I was shopping around, but ended up staying. I've been to many acupuncturists over the years; I stayed because I like Deanna's 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 haven't 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.

I started going to Tao to Wellness after seeing how much information they had about how acupuncture could support with fertility. I decided to start acupuncture after a pregnancy loss and feeling like my body was not back to normal after a few months. I worked exclusively with Treasure and she was so warm and supportive with lots of great advice. I did weekly acupuncture sessions with Treasure for about 6 months.

With Treasure's help and her herbal recommendations, I felt like my body was able to return back to normal. With Treasure's help, I was able to conceive again and have had a smooth and healthy pregnancy. Thank you Treasure!

I am so grateful for finding Nikole and Deanna -- I had to find a new acupuncturist after mine moved from the Bay Area. She recommended the Tao to Wellness team and I've been so happy. They helped me navigate the IVF process and now that I'm pregnant they have been so supportive and incredibly educational in making sure I approach pregnancy the right now.

They go beyond basic acupuncture treatment and really pay attention to your whole body and offer experienced advice to ensure the acupuncture treatments are supplemented with healthy lifestyle decisions. I trust the team wholeheartedly and I'm really lucky to have found them! I also appreciate that they make billing and logistics really easy too :

Nikole has come through again! I recently injured my sciatic nerve while lifting weights. The pain was unreal, making it hard to walk or function at all. I immediately went to Nikole and she wasted no time alleviating the pain. After each treatment, I felt much better. After a few treatments over the course of 3 weeks, I could walk out w/ little to no pain. I'm so grateful for her knowledge and treasure her expertise in this field. Thank you Nikole!

I can't speak highly enough of Nikole's expertise and compassion surrounding infertility. I had 3 failed IVF attempts and went to Nikole to try something new. Within 2 cycles of herbs and acupuncture, I was pregnant naturally. I'm so grateful to her and her practice!

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

The ladies here know exactly what they're doing. They are all about getting your body to work, and they are quite successful at it! They are all extremely professional, knowledgeable, honest, and caring. Huge kudos to Deanna (and Treasure for when I needed my labor to begin and Deanna was out helping patients in Nepal!) for their help during my super smooth pregnancy - I honestly believe that my pregnancy was very easy and fun thanks to their help!

When I felt the slightest runny nose or sore throat that could've been caused by allergies, I came running over here - and I never got sick. They are so good at communication and replying to emails quickly with the best advice! I worked out and felt stronger than ever, and they would always ask me about any pregnancy-related pain or issues, which they would target during sessions.

I also followed their recommendations for prenatal, vitamins, teas, postpartum vitamins for lactation, etc., and they were all amazing recommendations that I also told my family and friends about. I did not want to be induced when I felt so eager to go into labor, and just two days after my due date, my super alert, happy, and healthy baby arrived.

They even sent me a baby gift - the softest Little Giraffe baby blanket - how thoughtful and generous is that? Love! So grateful. Thank you for being with me throughout my entire journey of this amazing pregnancy!

After my first visit, my review was going to be three stars. After my second visit, they get bumped up a star. At 36 weeks pregnant, I found out my baby was breech. At 37 weeks, we scheduled an external cephalic version at the hospital to try to flip him around. It was unsuccessful, and all of the Kaiser doctors and nurses suggested that I try acupuncture.

After doing some searching on Yelp, I landed on Tao to Wellness. The number one reason I chose them was the well-laid-out website, with a link to a peer-reviewed journal article about a blind study over a period of years and how moxibustion can work for flipping a baby into the head-down position. The website also makes for easy appointment setup.

I was able to fill out all of my information online and had an appointment that worked with my schedule. On the day and time of my appointment (I was 37 weeks 3 days), I truly thought I was just going to receive moxibustion. My acupuncturist, Nikole, started by learning a little more about me and my health history, and she actually placed a couple needles!

It was my first experience with acupuncture, and it didn't hurt. I thought it was going to be a more "quiet" experience, but Nikole chatted with me the whole time she was placing the needles, and then let me rest for about 20 minutes with some quiet music. When she came back in, we were going to do the moxibustion, but the clinic only had a 2-inch piece left of the moxa (note: this was smokeless moxa), so instead she showed me how to use it at home and let me keep the moxa.

She also gave me a pamphlet about different poses I could do at home to help get my son to flip (similar to the information that can be found on the Spinning Babies website). Honestly, since I came in specifying I was most interested in the moxibustion, I felt like that part of the appointment was most rushed, and I was disappointed that the moxa stick was so small (she said she would have given me a full piece if they were stocked).

I was able to get two sessions out of the moxa she gave me (note: I bought more at a Chinese herbalist in Albany). For this reason, my original review would have been three stars. The next week (38 weeks 3 days), I scheduled another appointment with Nikole. I was going to be coming from a chiropractic appointment on the other side of Berkeley, so I let Nikole know I might be a little late. Ugh--evening traffic in Berkeley is no joke.

I was nearly 30 minutes late, but Nikole still let me come in, and she had time to place some needles before her next patient came in. Whew! For this reason, they get an extra star from me. Nikole was great about working with me being late. So, did my baby flip? No. Even though I bought more moxa from the herbalist and did moxibustion for about 5 or 6 days, it didn't work for us. That's not to say I don't believe in moxibustion, just that it didn't work for us.

If I had started chiropractic, spinning babies poses, and acupunture/moxibustion at 35 weeks when I first found out my son was breech, maybe the combination would have worked. We ended up having a c-section at 39 weeks, and he was pretty big at 7.5lbs, so I think he was just comfy where he was at and he was too big to flip on his own. Pricing? It's fine, I guess. Kind of expensive, but I don't think it's unreasonable. I may return in a few weeks after I heal from my c-section!

I've been going to Tao to Wellness for the past year for a variety of reasons. I've seen both Treasure De La Cruz and Deanna Tasi for helping with carpal tunnel and increasing circulation. I continued to see Treasure before and during my pregnancy and its been a wonderful experience. Not only is Treasure a talented acupuncturist but she also has been a great support system and resource of information during my pregnancy.

She often goes above and beyond by following up our sessions with helpful resources and recommendations. This is a great place for anyone looking for quality acupuncture, friendly and knowledgeable practitioners, and a relaxing private environment! Highly recommend!

I thought I had submitted a review already but realized I hadn't, so I'm glad I'm remedying that finally! I can't say enough amazing things about this acupuncture studio and especially Nikole. She has been treating me for years now & I look forward to each session knowing that I'll have the best rest of my entire week and that I'll leave feeling so much better. She's treated me for fertility issues (and I have a beautiful baby to show for it!), back pain, as well as a chronic immune disorder.

I trust her healing wisdom, and her kindness and compassion cannot be beat. Along with treatments, she's been a great source of referrals to other providers for different issues. I really can't imagine going to anyone else for acupuncture. Nikole is also very good at creating a nurturing, healing relationship and I think that's an essential component to getting the most out of any kind of health practice.

The space is also very tranquil and soothing. I love the excuse to go for a walk along 4th St after or before treatments as well. I would (and do) highly recommend Nikole & Tao to Wellness to anyone, but especially for any women's health/fertility concerns.

Truly gifted acupuncturists. Love this place. I drive up from the south bay to come here. Thank you :

Treasure de La Cruz has been my acumpucturist for the past 8 months and I couldn't be happier. I started seeing her during my pregnancy and continues to follow me to postpartum where I was dealing with a lot of pain. She is amazing! Kind, friendly and really cares about you. She is knowledgeable, professional and made my pregnancy so much easier.

I had to go through an unexpected C-section and Treasure was incredible, helping me with the painful recovery on my weekly visits. Today, I can't thank her enough. I'm pain free and so happy with all the results. I always leave her office so calm and relaxed. And I'll keep seeing her twice a month just to help me with any other issue I might have.

This place is a one stop shop for women who are trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum. Want a holistic approach to increasing fertility or inducing labor? Then look no further! I first began seeing Megan last year when I was trying to get pregnant and looking for natural options to boost my fertility. She was great about explaining things in a way that my husband and I could understand and knew so much about what tests I needed to get at Kaiser and exactly what the results meant.

She was able to recommend tweaks in my diet to help increase my yin energy which was being depleted from my work as a Bikram yoga instructor. After two months of weekly treatments, I was able to naturally conceive at the age of 37! Since the fertility treatments went so well, I again sought out Megan for help when I was a week past my due date and my OB was pushing to induce labor.

I had heard from other mamas who had successfully induced labor using acupuncture so wanted to give this option a try first. Megan was able to accommodate my situation by squeezing me onto the schedule last minute and I began to have contractions after our second treatment. This place is awesome because it is a business that is owned by women to support other women.

I always felt like Megan truly understood what I was going through and I felt wholly supported by her throughout the process. I have no doubt that the other acupuncturists are similar in their approach but I highly recommend Megan if you are able to become her client. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!