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Our Team

Learn More About Our Licensed & Certified Wellness Practitioners

- Personalized Services 
- Licensed and Certified
- Specialized in Chinese Medicine

Licensed and Certified Practitioners| Acupuncture | Massage/Counseling/Intuitive Coaching

Our Practitioners and Their Treatments

At Tongbu Wellness Center, our treatments provide relief for a variety of issues including but not limit to chronic pain, auto-immune disorders, digestive disorders, nutrition counseling, people in transitions, mindful parenting, sleep disorders, and stress reduction.

Our Practitioners and Their Treatments

At Tongbu Wellness Center, our treatments provide relief for a variety of issues including but not limit to chronic pain, auto-immune disorders, digestive disorders, nutrition counseling, people in transitions, mindful parenting, sleep disorders, and stress reduction.

Dr. Heide Nielsen - Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Heide Nielsen
Tongbu Wellness Center was born through my healing journey that required synchronicity between several healing modalities. The name Tongbu, which means "walk with me" in Mandarin, was inspired by my experience. At Tongbu Wellness Center, our clients get the best of many healing paths under one roof.

As a Doctor of acupuncture and integrative medicine, I specialize in chronic illness, which includes but is not limited to autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, digestive disorders, TMJ pain (jaw pain), early onset of stroke, and cancer support. My studies in Tianjin and Beijing, China, enhanced my knowledge and enriched my passion for Chinese medicine and all that it has to offer.
"Every time I walk into Tongbu Wellness Center® I instantly relax. This is where I go to renew my mind and body. I have been a long-time patient of  Dr. Heide's  because of her unique holistic approach to health and wellness. Whether it is a acupuncture to rejuvenate my aching body or to get my digestion back on track, Heide takes care of me from head to toe." 

- Kim Kaselionis

Dr. Heide Nielsen - Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Heide Nielsen
Tongbu Wellness Center was born through my healing journey that required synchronicity between several healing modalities. The name Tongbu, which means synchronicity or walk with me, was inspired by my experience. At Tongbu Wellness Center, our clients get the best of many healing paths under one roof.

As an acupuncturist, I specialize in chronic illness, which includes but is not limited to autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, digestive disorders, TMJ pain (jaw pain), early onset of stroke, and cancer support. My studies in Tianjin and Beijing, China, enhanced my knowledge and enriched my passion for Chinese medicine and all that it has to offer.
"Every time I walk into Tongbu Wellness Center® I instantly relax. This is where I go to renew my mind and body. I have been a long-time client of Heide Nielsen because of her unique holistic approach to health and wellness. Whether it is a acupuncture mixed with orthopedic massage to rejuvenate my aching body or herbal therapy to get my digestion back on track, Heide takes care of me from head to toe." 

- Kim Kaselionis

Heather Heselton - Psychic Medium, Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher

Heather Heselton
Heather Heselton is a psychic medium, life coach, and spiritual teacher who helps people see life’s situations from a bigger perspective. Since childhood, she’s been highly sensitive to energy in the physical and spiritual realms, giving her the ability to communicate with the other side. She helps her clients get unstuck by connecting the dots of their reality to finally feel relief, comfort, closure, and forgiveness.

Are you ready to feel an awakened sense of power and confidence? Is it time to finally break free from the limiting beliefs clouding your path forward?

Learn how to become the best and brightest you... 

Heather Heselton - Intuitive Integral Relationship Coaching

Heather Heselton
I deeply understand how the disease to please can create toxic behavior patterns that affect the way you relate to others and the world around you. For most of my life, I lived that way. Being a clairvoyant medium and an integral coach has helped me in my own life to open up and explore myself. 

I am dedicated to helping my clients discover themselves, new possibilities, and opportunities to align their lives from the inside out. I look at a sense of self, social life, culture, body image, patterns, habits, energy level, physical environment, intentions, verbal and non-verbal cues, and connections with others.

Nancy Chavarria, CMT - Massage Therapy

Nancy Chavarria
I love massage work because it helps people relax and restore energy from daily stress, chronic pain, headache relief, or just for relaxation and promoting better circulation. I use several modalities throughout the massage along with intuition to tailor the session based on the individual needs of each client.

My specialties include deep tissue, Swedish massage, prenatal massage, cranial sacral, reflexology, hot stone massage, and myofascial release. Se habla espanol! Call Tongbu Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.

Nancy Chavarria, CMT - Massage Therapy

Nancy Chavarria
I love massage work because it helps people relax and restore energy from daily stress, chronic pain, headache relief, or just for relaxation and promoting better circulation. I use several modalities throughout the massage along with intuition to tailor the session based on the individual needs of each client.

My specialties include deep tissue, Swedish massage, prenatal massage, cranial sacral, reflexology, hot stone massage, and myofascial release. Se habla espanol! Call Tongbu Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.

Tanya Marsh - Esthetician

Tanya Marsh
Radiant skin starts within. Skin health is not just about facials & products…it is so much more. Together we explore what is bringing your skin to its current condition. My goal is to help find the simplest & healthiest skincare regimen tailored to you, especially through seasonal changes & hormonal shifts. I use clean products customized to your skin & touch specific to your comfort during facial massage. Licensed in 2007 & also Oncology trained to better assist skincare needs for those in cancer treatment, recovery, or skin sensitivities.

Chuck Drefs - Spiritual Mediumship

Chuck Drefs
I use my mediumship to tap into what's going on in a person's life on a spiritual level. This allows me to see things that may need healing and further help the process along. I can tap into the root of what is causing pain or anguish, whether it is happening currently, or whether it is residual from a loved one passing or traumatic experience. 

Everyone has guides, and with my gift, I have the capability to work with them to create a healing and harmonious experience. Call Tongbu Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.

Chuck Drefs - Spiritual Mediumship

Chuck Drefs
I use my mediumship to tap into what's going on in a person's life on a spiritual level. This allows me to see things that may need healing and further help the process along. I can tap into the root of what is causing pain or anguish, whether it is happening currently, or whether it is residual from a loved one passing or traumatic experience. 

Everyone has guides, and with my gift, I have the capability to work with them to create a healing and harmonious experience. Call Tongbu Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.

Dr. Shari Coskey - Psychologist

Dr. Shari Coskey
I help those who are experiencing significant changes in their lifestyle, such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, major changes in a medical regimen, or experiencing chronic illness. My work focuses on support and relatedness to maximize your healing potential.

Call Tongbu Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.

Lara Stillo - Orthopedic Massage

Dr. Victoria Filanosky
"I've been working professionally in the massage therapy field full-time since 2001, teaching and writing MT courses since 2006. I'm certified in both Orthopedic Massage and Clinical Rehabilitative Massage. My experience has led me through working with chiropractic offices, hotel and boutique spas, corporate massage, a climbing gym wellness center, private practice, two massage schools, and an acupuncture college. Of the last several years, my focus has been exclusively with the orthopedic world, working in multiple physical therapy clinics and an integrative health wellness center. 

Dr. Richard Teel - Chiropractor DC

Dr. Victoria Filanosky
Dr. Teel graduated from Cal Poly in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then continued on to Los Angeles College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1990. He previously practiced in Southern California and Santa Rosa before settling in Marin in 1993. Since then he has raised three children with his wife in Novato and enjoys hiking Mt. Burdell with his dog. 

Barbara Cochran, Licensed Psychologist

Barbara Cochran, Licensed Psychologist
I have worked as a psychologist for many years with individuals, couples, teens, and families in the schools and in private practice. My licenses include: Educational Psychologist, Cognitive Behavior Therapist and Master Addictions Counselor. I am also a Life and Relationship Coach and have worked with small corporations focusing on team building.

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(415) 895-5871

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