Dr. Tyler Shimko, OMP

Tyler is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. He began his healthcare career as a nurse and quickly realized he wanted to be part of a more holistic and natural approach to wellness. A major spinal injury gave him the opportunity to experience acupuncture and its ability to help the body heal. In May of 2021, Tyler completed his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC. There, he spent over 4,000 clinical hours refining his classical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and herbal medicine skills. With his background in Western medicine Tyler takes an integrative approach to his diagnosis and treatments by considering pharmaceuticals/supplements, bloodwork, lab results, and Classical Chinese medical diagnostic techniques to identify health patterns specific to the individual. Each treatment is custom-tailored to the individual through careful diagnosis.

Acupuncture not only helps relieve your current symptoms; it can help treat the root cause of your condition. He has a specialty for treating pain and orthopedic conditions but also treats a wide variety of problems including GI issues, stress/anxiety/depression, sleep disturbances, headaches, gynecological conditions, allergies, respiratory conditions, and chronic illness. It is his goal to help each client develop and understand their own personal definition of wellness.

Interests/Hobbies
Tyler loves outdoor adventures and activities. He is often spending his free time hiking, fishing, and camping in the warmer months, and snowboarding in the winter. He is a life-long musician and plays a variety of percussion instruments. Tyler frequently attends local concerts and comedy shows. Tyler loves all things horror/mystery, and when he is not outdoors or at an event, he is often nose deep in a Stephen King novel or watching classic horror films.

Education/Certifications

B.S in Nursing from West Virginia University: 2015

MAOM (Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts: 2021

DACM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine) from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts: 2021