Tara Kulikov
L.Ac., MSTOM, MA Kinesiology
As a premier acupuncturist practicing out of San Luis Obispo and serving those on the Central Coast of California, Tara believes in order to achieve optimal health, wellness and fitness, the art of human nature and traditional medicine needs to be combined with the sciences of our modern world. Acupuncture is only a part of what Acu-Energy can bring to your overall health...
At a glance:
- Over ten years of experience in the health, wellness, and fitness industry, including acupuncture
- National and state board certified Acupuncturist and Traditional Oriental Medical Practitioner with an emphasis in sport enhancement and injury prevention
- Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, focusing on acupuncture
- Masters of Arts Kinesiology: Exercise Science
- Certified personal trainer and fitness instructor including Pilates, Tai Chi, and Qigong
- Lifestyle, Fitness, Health and Wellness Consultant
- Acupuncture Facial Renewal certified
- Kinesio-Taping certified
- Experience in practicing acupuncture with Olympic athletes
- Nutritional Consultant, Fitness Coach, Health and Wellness Coach with clinical and medical experience
- Sports Coach, Health, Wellness & Fitness Trainer: Running, Swimming, & Triathlon
- Health & Fitness Model
- Health, Wellness, Fitness & Nutrition Instructor
About Tara
Tara Kulikov has immersed herself in the health, fitness and wellness field for over 15 years. As a competitive athlete in a multitude of sports from a very young age, Tara decided to focus on track and field in college and excelled as a Division 1 athlete. A severe sports injury sustained in college that was successfully treated with acupuncture led Tara to pursue a career in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Tara’s goal is to help others overcome injuries and illness through acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Tara has worked with a wide variety of acupuncture patients ranging from professional and Olympic athletes to children and geriatric patients suffering from a number of ailments and injuries.
To enhance her knowledge and understanding of western sciences in relation to health, wellness, and fitness, Tara decided to obtain a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Exercise Science. This has enabled her to provide more comprehensive acupuncture services. Tara’s focus on nutrition and resistance training during her study of kinesiology has contributed to making her a well-rounded Acupuncturist providing Traditional Oriental Medicine and acupuncture along the central coast of California from San Luis Obispo.
As part of her professional expertise, Tara writes continuing education courses for www.grasshoppereducation.com (continuing education for Acupuncturists). She is also the Coordinator for the central coast area San Luis Obispo based Pinnacle Training Systems, a prestigious science-based fitness, health, wellness, and nutrition company.
In her spare time, Tara loves to spend time with her husband (often accompanied by their two dogs) enjoying a multitude of health, fitness, and wellness activities ranging from running, biking, and swimming to surfing, snow-boarding, and hiking. Tara’s hobby is cooking and working on making gluten-free, organic, all-natural goodies!
Tara strives to live each day to its fullest and encourages her patients to do the same. She looks forward to the opportunity to provide you with the services necessary to help you achieve maximum health, fitness, and wellness leading to a fulfilling lifestyle.