Sasha Bruno

NCCAOM board certified, state Licensed Acupuncturist

Sasha Bruno, LAc

Sasha Bruno is a dedicated, compassionate NCCAOM board-certified, licensed acupuncturist with a Master’s degree in Acupuncture from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, OH. With 13 years in the health and wellness field and 9 years of specialized practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sasha uses her expertise and unique, multi-faceted approach to provide effective holistic care. Her innate passion and dedication to holistic healing paired with her avid problem solving are at the heart of her treatments.

Sasha has relied on acupuncture and Chinese Medicine alongside other functional approaches to heal her chronic migraines, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, social anxiety, depression, IBS, neck and shoulder pain, and more. She enjoys working collaboratively with each individual to address and treat their unique conditions each session, while empowering them in their health journey. As a certified NSEV practitioner, she uses the unique and powerful extraordinary vessels in her treatments to provide deep, long lasting results. Outside of her practice, Sasha enjoys spending time with her two Bengal cats, exploring human origins, staying active, and traveling with her husband.

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Sasha’s journey began as early as her teenage years when she began exploring yoga and natural remedies. From a young age, her yoga practice, connection to self and nature, affinity for eastern philosophies, and exploration of herbal remedies and nutrition led her to the path of holistic healing. Sasha first discovered acupuncture in 2015 while working with supplements and clean body care at Whole Foods Market. Her coworker suffering from Lupus mentioned acupuncture was the only thing that helped her condition. This opened her eyes to the holistic healing power of Eastern & Chinese Medicine for all conditions and ailments, including autoimmune and complex conditions. She then tried it for herself and was instantly in love. Since then, she has turned to Chinese Medicine for all of her conditions and ailments and has continued to help many others find relief through this medicine.

In 2014, she received her BA degree in Anthropology from Boston University and began graduate school shortly after. During her Master’s degree program, she apprenticed and trained at the NSEV Healing and Acupuncture clinic in Miami Beach, FL while managing the adjacent Chinese herbal pharmacy, Orion Herbs. There, she witnessed the transformative impact of acupuncture and herbal medicine on a wide range of conditions. Patients were as young as 2 years old and conditions were as complex as cancer and heart disease.

In 2017, she relocated to Ohio and continued her education while running her first small business, Botanibites, a paleo functional food snack. In 2021, she sold her business and completed her Master’s degree. In 2023, Nu Wave Acupuncture opened in Gahanna, Ohio.

Her treatments address the root causes of imbalances, helping individuals connect with their unique path to wellness. Her mission is to modernize the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine, bring balance and peace to our human experience, and empower others to heal naturally. Throughout her life, she has also witnessed the unforeseen, negative effects that can occur with long term dependence on medications and aims to show others natural, holistic methods that are just as effective, without side effects. Sasha’s dedication to holistic care and her personalized, results-driven approach make her a trusted partner in her patients’ health journeys.

credentials & education

Licensed Acupuncturist 2022-present

OHIO MEDICAL BOARD

Board Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture 2022-present

NCCAOM

Master’s Degree (acupuncture)

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, 2021

BA Degree (anthropology)

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 2014

relevant experience

Licensed Acupuncturist 2022-2024

OHIO ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE CLINIC

Acupuncture Internship 2019-2021

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC

Acupuncture Apprenticeship & NSEV certification 2015-2017

NSEV HEALING & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

Chinese Herbal Pharmacy Manager 2015-2017

ORION HERBS