In 1995, Tina began her training in the healing arts through the study of Tai Ji Chuan, Taoism and Qi Gong under Dr. Alex Feng. After winning the 2001 Women’s National Championship in Tai Ji Chuan, she started to concentrate her training on internal healing and eventually enrolled at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) for four-year Masters in Science program in Traditional Chinese Medicine. While at ACTCM, she also completed her certification for Asian Body Therapy at ACTCM, specializing in Tui Na therapeutic massage.

To increase her clinical experience, Tina began interning at Dr. Alex Feng’s clinic in 2008. While earning her Master’s degree, she also interned at the Jewish Home for the Aged and the Community Ear Clinic at ACTCM, and ran a private Tui Na massage practice at her school’s clinic during her last year and a half at ACTCM.

Upon graduation, Tina was recognized for her service at ACTCM and leadership potential with the Wally Walker Memorial Award.

Tina has completed numerous post-graduate programs and coursework, focusing on pediatrics, pain management, women’s health, and other specialties.

Prior to opening Needles and Tea, Tina was a researcher in antibody engineering and yeast pheromone pathway for over fifteen years.

Outside the clinic, Tina enjoys spin classes, chasing her red-headed toddler around the house, and planning her family’s next sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands, where she dreams of finding time to relax.

Naya Colkett is a licensed acupuncturist and clinical herbalist. She received her degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego in 2010. As an undergraduate, Naya studied at Bard College in New York, where she received a BA in Religion and Gender studies. She eventually made her way to Traditional Chinese Medicine by confronting her own health problems, which were not being resolved through western medical care.

In San Diego, Naya interned with the Free Seniors Clinic in San Diego as well as the pain clinic in Rady Children’s Hospital. She also studied Japanese Meridian therapy, a very effective and gentle acupuncture modality.

After graduation Naya started a private practice in San Diego while also working at a busy Community Acupuncture clinic. Now in the Bay Area, she enjoys exploring beautiful Northern California with her two young children and working with the wonderful people at Needles and Tea. Naya enjoys helping patients address a wide range of health concerns, and specializes in working with digestive and endocrine disorders as well as with fertility and mother-baby care.

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