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At The Breathing Tree Health, we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our patients. We believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, which means treating the whole person, not just the illness or symptoms. Our team of medical professionals are committed to providing compassionate care and personalized attention to each patient. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the services we offer.
Aaron is state licensed in Ohio and New York to practice acupuncture and its affiliated medical disciplines of Tuina massage, patent herbal formulas, guasha, cupping, moxabustion, tonic and five element nutrition. He is additionally a specialist in Chi Nei Tsang, chi gong and meditation with over 25 years of dedicated practice.
Aaron received a Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture emphasizing Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Japanese Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (2009), an Associates of Science in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute of College of Health Sciences (2004) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Wright State University (1999).
Aaron is a pain management specialist. He began his initial journey as an acupuncturist in Tom Bisio's 5th Street acupuncture clinic. For over 5 years he was immersed in Chinese hit/fall medicine focusing on developing his "zheng gu" tunia techniques. Eventually, he moved to 5th Ave where the Breathing Tree partnered with Internal Arts, LLC to run a multi-room acupuncture clinic until 2020.
Aaron has additional training in osteopathic Zero Balancing and Craniosacral Therapy. He did a multi year medical qigong program with Dr. Lisa Van Ostrand of the International Institute of Medical Qigong and has been a professor at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
In 1998 Aaron began training in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and was a 7 year student in Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan under Sifu H. Won Gim of the H. Won Taichi Association. In 2003 he started training in Liang Style Bagua Zhang, and Shanxi Xing Yi Quan and is a senior instructor of Ba Gua Zhang and an associate instructor of Xing Yi Quan under Master Tom Bisio of Internal Arts International.
Aaron began Buddhist meditation with S.N. Goenka in 2001 and Daoist meditation training in 2012. He completed a 5 year apprenticeship under Universal Healing Tao senior teacher and Taoist Minister, Karin Sorvik. She certified him as a Universal Healing Tao (UHT) Associate Instructor and Chi Nei Tsang 2 Teacher. In 2019, Grandmaster Mantak Chia granted his certification as a Full Instructor.
During a 17 year tenure at Google, Inc (NYC) as a massage therapist, Aaron refined his skills by treating over 15,000 clients with Tuina massage and Chi Nei Tsang.
Aaron currently has a private acupuncture practice in Columbiana and Boardman OH. He spends his additional time loving his children and family, organic gardening, writing music and teaching classes on Taoist internal alchemy.
Gayla is state licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM Diplomate. She is licensed to practice acupuncture and its affiliated medical disciplines of tuina, patent herbal formulas, guasha, cupping, chi gong, moxbustion, Chi Nei Tsang, medicinal mushroom tonics, essential oils and five element nutrition.
Gayla has received her Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture emphasizing Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Japanese Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, her B.F.A in Dance from Ohio University, and Yoga certification from Om Yoga.
Gayla has training in the Tao of Nutrition. She has taken many courses and foundational training of food combining/cooking and preparing with the Natural Gourmet Cooking Institute. Gayla has additional training and experience in Craniosacral Therapy with Michael Shea, Ph.D, as well as training with the Upledger Institute. Gayla is also certified to practice Chi Nei Tsang by Universal Healing Tao Senior Teacher/Council Member, Karin Sorvik.
After an international professional career as a modern dancer with some of the most influential choreographers, Gayla turned her head towards the arts within movement medicine. For over 13 years she has worked as an instructor and within curriculum development within the Garrison Institute. She has also taught and consulted internationally with the them, bringing Taoist yoga, qigong and mindful breath-centered movement to survivors of trauma.
For 3 years Gayla was an acupuncturist within the Integrative Oncology Department at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She saw patients for in and out patient care within pediatric and adult oncology. As a clinician, she has been professionally published and has taken part in patient care clinical trials using acupuncture, massage, and essential oils at one of the foremost international hospitals in the U.S..
Besides her private practice in whole health care and cancer support, Gayla has also worked as an acupuncturist in the New York's City University college system at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) student health clinic. She has treated a wide variety of concerns in an international, multi-ethnic student population.
Gayla currently has a private acupuncture practice in Columbiana OH and a public acupuncture practice in Cleveland OH at University Hospital. Her additional time is devoted to parenting, family, organic gardening and supporting local health and wellness communities.
The Breathing Tree was born in 2004 in New York City. Aaron had just completed his Associates of Science in massage therapy and Gayla finished her initial certification as a Yoga instructor. Then, in 2009 Aaron earned his Masters of Science in Acupuncture, opening his doors in Manhattan's East Village and eventually on 5th Ave in Midtown. In 2016, Gayla earned her Masters of Science in Acupuncture and began working at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital followed by the City University of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. Eventually, in 2020 the Stiles family decided to move closer to family and back to their place birth, Ohio. The Breathing Tree re-opened its doors in Columbiana and Boardman bringing many years of experience in holistic medicine and integrative health. We are proud to serve the Mahoning Valley!
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