Activities

Community Clinic Hours:

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays

7-9 a.m., 11-1, 5-7 p.m.

Available at your facility, center, clinic or office by appointment.

Private Chinese Medical Consultation & Treatment

Clinic Hours:

Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Other days available upon request.

Appointments scheduled by 30, 60 or 90-minutes.

LeTa B. Jussila

Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Personal Trainer,

Certified Qi Gong Instructor and Healthcare Navigator

Start With Yourself

LeTa is a Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Certified Personal Trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association and Certified Qi Gong Instructor. She acquired her Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University in Environmental Public Policy and her Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute. She is a Candidate for a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a specialization in Neuromuscular Pain Management from Five Branches University. Her PhD from Zhejiang University will be to continue her research on the efficacy of Chinese Medicine with weight loss.

LeTa has earned various certifications and her clinical practice is based on the teachings of Jeffrey Yuen, world-renowned teacher of Oriental Medicine and 88th generation Daoist priest; is highly influenced by the Global Balance method of acupuncture as taught by Richard Teh-Fu Tan and embraces the lifelong work of Japanese Doctor Kiiko Matsumoto.

LeTa upholds the belief that good medicine is an integrative approach and that in order to guide her patients on the road to optimal health, individual education and empowerment are vital to achieving wellness. One of LeTa’s specialties is to create a customized integrative plan for patients so they may reach the highest state of health possible in the most efficient manner.

Outside of the treatment room and in alignment with her integrative approach to assisting people in living the best life possible, she teaches Qi Gong Stretch and Qi Gong for Stress classes in the Chi Center; outdoor fitness classes around Santa Cruz County and rewards individuals for investing in their health through the health and fitness contest called the Santa Cruz Challenge.

LeTa's Expertise & Passion Include:

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