About Liana Russo, L.Ac

I’m originally from Philadelphia, PA, and recently made Nashville my home. As a seasoned acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine, I feel deeply grateful for the chance to serve the Brentwood & Franklin communities. Providing high-quality, compassionate care is not just my work - it’s my passion.

Although I do have a strong background in physical medicine and western biological sciences, I have always tended towards a holistic and integrated approach to the body and the psyche.

 

I graduated with my Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine in 2015 from a 4 year Integrative Medicine college in California, where acupuncturists are primary care providers. Through this program I studied abroad at a medical college in Shikoku, Japan - where I certified in Pediatric Acupuncture, as well as completed a landmark internship at the Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco. Outside of my school’s curriculum, I studied as an apprentice for 2 years under an expert of a very gentle and effective style of acupuncture called Japanese Meridian Therapy. In 2018 I completed a 4 part certification process in Esoteric Acupuncture, as taught by Dr. Mikio Sankey.

From 2018 to 2021 I apprenticed with an indigenously trained and initiated elder healer, learning principles and techniques of energetic and sound healing. And in 2021 I became certified in a trauma healing method which utilizes a unique combination of gestalt emotional processing, creative reimagining, and parts work to bring relief and closure to unresolved painful experiences from the past.

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Most recently, I have completed a 2 year mentorship program with a true master of pattern work and spiritual surrender, and I've returned to my roots to begin a clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture, which will be completed in the summer of 2026.

In addition to acupuncture (Classical Chinese, TCM, Japanese, & Esoteric), I also provide therapeutic cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and Medical Qi Gong when necessary. I am a certified Chinese Medicine herbalist and prescribe individualized herbal compounding as well as pre-prepared formulas.

Please feel free to get in contact with any questions you have about your ailments, my programs, or the treatment process.