Liana Russo, L.Ac

My name is Liana. Whether you need a remedy for acute pain, a chronic illness or imbalance, or emotional/mental distress, I am here to provide a focused and individualized treatment plan, as well as a space where you can drop more fully into your body.

I've been living in Prescott since the end of 2021. Originally I’m from Philadelphia, PA, but I've grown away from city-life -- being closer to nature is what I need for my body and mind. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to provide quality care to our community here, it’s what I love to do.

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. For those who want a deeper and comprehensive type of healing, my personal methodology focuses on revealing the covert patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior running underneath the physical symptoms and issues that arise in the body.

I have a particular mastery of sight for these patterns and for using acupuncture to assist in unearthing the hidden emotions trapped by them. When these deeper emotions release, the patterns of energy holding your physical symptoms in place can begin to dissolve as well. It is important to mention that creating an environment of openness in the body for that release to occur may take time - it depends on how tightly controlled your individual energetic system has been - but softening and opening is possible, and it’s essential for true healing to take place.

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 also studied abroad at a medical college in Shikoku, Japan, 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 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 healer, learning principles and techniques of energetic and sound healing. In 2021 I 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.

 

Most recently, I am coming upon completion of a 2 year mentorship with a true master of pattern work and spiritual surrender. In the fall of 2025 I am returning to my roots to pursue a clinical doctorate in Acupuncture.

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.

 

There are currently two ways to work with me:

1. Yin Medicine - my in-depth healing container where I use acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and transformational coaching to help clients release patterns of pain, illness, and dysfunction from the body and up-level the body and mind to a new tier of health. Please click HERE to learn more.

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2. Esoteric Acupuncture - a 90 minute session where I use acupuncture to create grids of sacred geometry to repattern and unlock the body's higher potential for soul alignment and spiritual growth. Please click HERE to book.

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