Tyler White, L.Ac., MAOM

Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist | Asheville, NC

Tyler White is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in continuous clinical practice since 2015. He holds a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville — one of the few programs in the United States focused specifically on Classical Chinese Medicine rather than the standardized TCM curriculum — and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Environmental Science from Brown University.

Tyler is nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.

Training & Lineage

Tyler trained under Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th-generation Daoist priest and one of the most respected classical Chinese medicine physicians in the world. Yuen's approach draws directly from the classical texts — the Neijing, the Nanjing, the Shanghan Lun — rather than from modern standardized protocols, and his teaching emphasizes the depth of diagnostic reasoning that distinguishes Classical Chinese Medicine from contemporary TCM practice.

This lineage shapes everything about how Tyler works. Treatment at Asheville Holistic Acupuncture begins with a thorough diagnostic intake — evaluating every organ system together, assessing pulse quality and tongue presentation, and tracing the root pattern underlying your symptoms — before any needles are placed or herbs are prescribed. The goal is always to understand why you are experiencing what you are experiencing, not simply to manage what you feel.

Clinical Focus

Tyler's primary clinical interest is the treatment of neurological and complex chronic conditions, including:

  • Chronic and neuropathic pain

  • Headache and migraine

  • Anxiety, depression, and PTSD

  • Insomnia and sleep disorders

  • Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and ALS

  • Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline

  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders

  • Fibromyalgia and autoimmune conditions

  • Digestive disorders

  • Fertility and hormonal imbalances

He also practices and teaches Yang-style Taijiquan under celebrated Taiji master Adam Mizner, and offers weekly classes for patients seeking a movement practice that supports their treatment.

Philosophy of Care

The human body exists not in a static state but in dynamic balance — always shifting, always striving toward equilibrium. Disease is not a malfunction to be suppressed but a signal worth understanding. Tyler's approach to practice is rooted in genuine curiosity about the underlying pattern of each patient's condition and a commitment to addressing that pattern at its root rather than managing its surface expressions.

Classical Chinese Medicine and modern science are not in opposition. They describe the same biological reality through different languages, and Tyler is committed to bringing both to bear in service of his patients.

Credentials at a Glance

  • License: North Carolina Acupuncture License

  • Certification: NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)

  • Degree: Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine — Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, Asheville, NC (2017)

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science, Environmental Health & Environmental Science — Brown University (2013)

  • In practice since: 2015

  • Training lineage: Jeffrey Yuen, 88th-generation Daoist priest

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