Well-Being
Acupuncture is among the holistic treatments
Written by Jennifer Blaise Kramer | Photography by Blue Gabor
During lockdown, when anxiety was spiking because of isolation, Talina Hermann was reaching out on Instagram, calming the community with tips on stillness, breathwork, and even which tea to sip. Her gentle wisdom was a breath of fresh air as her followers listened, wondering what she would tell them next. Little did we know that Hermann was on her own journey to become Dr. Talina Hermann, wrapping up a four-year master’s degree plus a doctorate to launch her MONTECITO WELLNESS CLINIC, which debuted this fall.
Her space, with tranquil rose walls and soft shearling seating, presents an image of serenity. Patients come for in-depth assessments to discover what’s off with their body. They receive a custom treatment protocol, which may involve blood work, acupuncture, breathwork, plant medicine, herbs, supplements, and holistic psychotherapy.
Clients begin with consultations in functional or Chinese medicine; textured wood and rose walls make for a welcome reception.
Plush seats to pamper guests; candlelight, breathwork, and sacred circles are also part of the treatment plans.
“We’re trying to get to the mystery that no one has been able to solve,” Hermann says, adding that most often patients’ issues involve pain, digestion, sleep, menopause, or hormones, as 90 percent of her clientele is female.
“Every time I’m at lunch, dinner, or drinks, the conversation turns back to hormones,” she says. It’s one of the shifts and transitions she’s eager to provide support for to an audience that is eager for additional therapies. “We’re in a new chapter now, and we’re more empowered.”
Poetry adds a touch of soul to the integrated experience.
As she continues to roll out offerings, Hermann will seek more information and answers on cutting-edge practices. “I love what I do, and I’ll probably always be in some kind of training,” she says. The key is to offer a space to help everyone take better care of themselves, wherever they are in their healing journey. “If we can reduce anxiety and reset our nervous systems, our bodies will heal.” 1483 East Valley Rd., Studio 19, Montecito, 805-455-1264, montecitowellnessclinic.com
