Shasta Tierra is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of Way of Wellness Center, an integrative wellness center focusing on Chinese medicine, acupuncture, pain management, fertility, weight loss, nutrition, and Qiyoga classes. She has authored books and articles on using acupuncture and Chinese medicine for weight loss and pain management. She also lectures on Chinese medicine and has presented on using integrative medicine to treat chronic pain.

1. SHASTA TIERRA, D.A.O.M., L.Ac
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
www.wayofwellness.com
1101 S. Winchester Blvd, Ste. P-297 Phone: 408.615.1995
San Jose,CA 95128 Email: shastatierra@gmail.com
ACUPUNCTURIST / PAIN MANAGEMENT / WELLNESS COACH
A second generation Western trained doctorof Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine having over 20 years of clinical
experience,a certified wellness coach fromSpencer Institute and a certified yoga teacher fromMt. Madonna Institute,
and creator of Qi Yoga. Expertise in complementary and alternative approaches for pain management, weight loss,
fertility and autoimmune disorders. Impeccable work ethic and success in developing a diverse client base.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 NaturalHealth Care
 Certified Yoga Teacher
 Women’s Health
 Stress Relief / Insomnia
 Weight Loss
 Certified Wellness Coach
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER & DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE, WAYOF WELLNESS CENTER,
SAN JOSE, CA PRESENT
Integrative wellness center focusing on Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Pain Management, Fertility, Weight Loss,
Nutrition, and Qiyoga classes. Creator of “Acupressure for Fertility” and “Acupuncture for Low Back Pain”.
AUTHOR, “THE AMAZING HEALING POWER OF KITCHARI”, OUTSKIRTS PRESS 2015
AUTHOR MULTIDISCIPLINARYTCM-BASEDWEIGHTLOSS PROGRAM A FEASIBILITYSTUDY,
MERIDIANS, VOLUME 2, NO 1 2015
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, ACUPUNCTURE & ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT GUIDELINES 2004
Submitted to the RAND Corporation, updating the ACAOM guidelines currently in place for the California Worker’s
Compensation system.
LECTURER ON CHINESE MEDICINE, STANDFORD CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2002
Cancer Supportive Care Program
ACUPUNCTURIST, CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE O’CONNOR HOSPITAL 1999
GRAND ROUNDS PRESENTER, CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE O’CONNOR HOSPITAL 1999
Presented on successfultreatment of chronic pain using integrative medicine.
CHINESE MEDICAL INTERN, DR.MIRIAM LEE, L.Ac. O.M.D., PALO ALTO, CA 1996
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Five Branches University 2014
Certified Wellness Coach, Spencer Institute 2014
Certificate, Industrial Injury Orthopedic Evaluation & Treatment,F. He L.Ac QME 2004
Certificate, Acupuncture Orthopedics, AcuCare Organization 1998
Masters LevelDegree,Acupuncture, Florida School of Complementary Medicine 1997
Licensed Acupuncturist for National Acupuncture Board and California Acupuncture Board 1995
Graduate, Medical Board of California, Acupuncture Board Tutorial Program 1993
Certified Massage Therapist, Twin Lakes School of Massage 1989
Certified Yoga Teacher,Mt. Madonna Center, Ashtanga Yoga Institute 1989
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California Certified Acupuncture Association (CCAA)