Aja
Terwilliger
Aja Terwilliger, DAOM, L.Ac is a board certified acupuncturist, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and herbalist licensed by the California Acupuncture Board and Georgia Medical Board. Aja graduated from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Los Angeles and completed her internship at Venice Family Clinic in Santa Monica specializing in pain management. Aja recently relocated from Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Georgia and treats many conditions. *If you are looking to book an appointment in the greater Atlanta area please fill out the contact form*
Aja has a heavy focus on pain management and often uses trigger points (often referred to as “dry needling”) for many pain and muscular conditions. In 2023, Aja spent 3 weeks interning as an acupuncturist at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine (NHTM) in Hanoi, Vietnam and was able to practice acupuncture on patients with a wide range of conditions ranging from pain management to post-stroke and gynecology. In 2025, Aja returned to Vietnam to conduct research at the NHTM for her PHD. In addition to pain management, Aja has a focus in mental health and addiction as she has worked in the field for over 10 years in many different roles. Aja facilitated acupuncture groups and one on one acupuncture sessions on site at treatment centers in West Los Angeles for those in recovery from addiction and mental health.
Aja is also a certified yoga teacher, studied Ayurveda, received a Masters and Doctorate Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is now working in Atlanta, Georgia as a licensed acupuncturist. She incorporates healing not only from a physical level but also from a mental and spiritual level. Aja truly believes that healing involves a three fold approach to mind, body and spirit and incorporates this into her treatments and into her way of life. Her goal is to assist others in their process of healing from whatever that may be.
Degrees & Certifications
California Acupuncture License Certification, California Acupuncture Board
Georgia Acupuncture License Certification, Georgia Medical Board
Board Certified Herbalist, California Acupuncture Board
Masters of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University
Doctor of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yo San University
Ayurvedic Educator Certification, Southern California University of Health Sciences
800 hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), Corepower Yoga
