Meet Dr. Tinsley Berry

Doctor of Acupuncture & Five Element Specialist

Mental Health · Anxiety & Burnout · Teens & Young Adults · Women's Health · Pain & General Wellness · Five Element Acupuncture · Autoimmune

Hi, I’m Tinsley! I’m an acupuncturist and Five Element specialist with a particular interest in emotional well-being, women’s health, stress, anxiety, and the transitions that can make life feel a little overwhelming.

I especially enjoy working with teens, young adults, and women who are navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, relationships, school, work, or simply a season of life that feels like a lot. I also welcome patients looking for care for pain, autoimmune concerns, and general health and well-being.

My approach is gentle, compassionate, and collaborative. I want you to feel comfortable being exactly where you are, without having to have everything figured out before you walk through the door.

My Story

My path to acupuncture started in a pretty unexpected place: I was afraid of needles.

While I was in college, I reluctantly went with my sister to an acupuncture appointment as moral support. I remember being surprised by how gentle the treatment was, how calm the room felt, and how much acupuncture seemed to address both physical and emotional well-being.

That experience completely changed my perspective and sparked a curiosity about Chinese medicine that eventually led me to Maryland University of Integrative Health, where I earned both my Master of Acupuncture and Doctor of Acupuncture.

Before becoming an acupuncturist, I studied Psychology and Exercise Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. That background continues to shape the way I practice, especially my interest in the connection between emotional well-being and physical health.

Stress, anxiety, emotions, and life experiences don't just stay in our heads. They can affect how we sleep, digest, move, recover, and feel in our bodies. I love helping patients make sense of those connections and find a little more steadiness along the way.

I particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults who are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity, school, relationships, or other major life transitions. These years can come with a lot of pressure, and having a place to slow down and take care of yourself can make a real difference.

I also work with women through different stages of life, including menstrual cycle concerns, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

My Approach to Care

My treatments draw primarily from Five Element Acupuncture, along with Traditional Chinese Medicine and other techniques based on what each person needs.

Your care may include:

• Five Element Acupuncture

• Traditional Chinese Medicine

• NADA ear acupuncture

• Moxibustion

• Cupping

• Gua sha

• Nutritional and lifestyle guidance

• Meditation and mindfulness practices

Five Element Acupuncture looks at the connections between physical health, emotional well-being, and the individual as a whole. Rooted in the five elements of nature—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—it offers another way of understanding the patterns that make each person unique.

For some people, this approach can be especially meaningful when they feel overwhelmed, depleted, stuck, or just not quite like themselves. Treatment creates space to slow down, reconnect, and pay attention to what your body may be trying to tell you.

Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable, understood, and cared for. There’s no need to have all the answers before you come in. We can start wherever you are.

Education & Credentials

• Doctor of Acupuncture, Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2024

• Master of Acupuncture, Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2023

• Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM), Nationally Certified Acupuncturist

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Exercise Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A Little More About Tinsley

When she's not at Balance, Tinsley enjoys spending time with the people she loves, exploring Charleston, staying active, and continuing to learn about the many ways we can care for ourselves and each other.