Tassy Hennessy, L.Ac., MSTOM, Dip. POM, B.S.Biology, B.S.Neurobiopsch., brings a diverse knowledge to her practice that involves a long history in the Western healthcare system as well as a blending of Eastern healthcare teachings. This diversity is coupled with an ongoing desire for continuing education to gain the latest healthcare knowledge, which creates a holistic way of diagnosing, treating, and educating patients. The beauty of this integration provides an environment where patients can obtain an understanding of their health condition, regain control of their wellbeing by becoming a proactive participant, and obtain the most well-rounded care from the two health care systems.

From Ms. Hennessy’s very first biology class in high school, she knew that discovering “How it all worked, from the smallest pieces to the whole body.”, was her passion, curiosity, and joy which became a life time of inquiry.

While attending school, Ms. Hennessy worked as an EMT on a 911 response ambulance in Monterey.  Moving to San Diego to study Biology and Neurobiopsychology at UCSD, she worked at Scripps La Jolla/Trauma Center in the Emergency and X-Ray Departments, then at UCSD Medical Center in the Hyperbaric Department, going inside the 14 person chamber, attending to patients during their treatments. After her double Bachelor major at UCSD, Tassy started a Wellness business while at PCOM then went on to receive her Masters degree, MSTOM, from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture, Herbology and Chinese Physical Therapy. During the years at UCSD and with the hospitals, Tassy also volunteered for 7 years with the San Diego Mountain Rescue Team, which responds with the San Diego Sheriffs Dept. to emergencies in cities as well as in wilderness and mountainous areas of San Diego County and beyond. After graduating from PCOM, and receiving her Acupuncture Board Licensure, Tassy continued her studies and received her Diplomat degree and board certification with the American Academy of Physical Oriental Medicine, AAPOM. Ms. Hennessy currently continues her education in the fields of Endocrinology, Neurotransmitter Biology, Immunology and Laser Therapy.

Among other things, Tassy has a wide variety of extracurricular interests that involve many outdoor activities like running, surfing, hiking, climbing, swimming, scuba diving, tai qi, horseback riding, and tennis, but has never turned down the opportunity to play any sport, given the time. She enjoys going home to Monterey to visit with her grandparents, brother, sister and the rest of her great family, as well as spending time with her furry, four-legged cat friends; Bassel, Zuki, and Quaide; Sinclaire and Sybil live on in her heart, as they have passed on to a more peaceful place. Tassy also has a creative side that includes woodworking projects, making jewelry, gardening, and expanding her practice to include new, unique services, which is fulfilling to Tassy’s creative nature. She always looks forward to seeing new places and is always interested in meeting a variety of new people, especially when it involves a travel destination such as Costa Rica or anywhere else close to the equator. She also adds a bit of freedom and excitement to her life by going on motorcycle rides and enjoying great food with friends, visiting organic wineries with her sister, and attending medical, oceanographic, environmental, and financial related lectures and seminars all over California.

If you’re looking to improve your health and wellbeing, please make your appointment at the East West ONE Center, Acu-Orthopedics & Metabolic Clinic, because you really have to come meet her yourself!