Wellness with @gianna.delatorre
Gianna de la Torre, L.Ac. is a Chinese Medicine scholar, wellness expert, and Co-Founder of Wildling. With more than 20 years of experience in holistic health, she blends time-tested healing modalities with modern functional medicine. She holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. At Wildling, Gianna leads creative direction, education, and product innovation—infusing each ritual with clinical expertise and energetic intention. A pioneer in the U.S. gua sha movement, she is passionate about helping others restore vitality, resilience, and connection to self through natural, transformative practices.
Q: If you could give one piece of wellness advice to women looking to improve their health, what would it be?
A: Exercise and movement are the most powerful things we can do for our health—period.
Q: What inspired you to study Chinese medicine and learn to practice acupuncture?
A: My father is a doctor, and I grew up in an era when drug companies offered lavish vacations to physicians. Even as a child, I thought it was odd. I’ve always been passionate about helping people feel better, and with a gastroenterologist father and an osteopath grandfather, healing runs in my family.
My journey into holistic medicine began with yoga in 1999, which transformed my understanding of the body. Inspired by the “less is more” philosophy of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine—both of which prioritize herbs, diet, meditation, and lifestyle over pharmaceuticals—I found my path.
In 2009, I earned a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology. I created my Intuitive Acupuncture practice by combining the modalities that helped me heal from trauma and PTSD. While Chinese Medicine addresses the organs and energetic body, my intuitive energy work goes deeper, engaging the subtle energy field for truly comprehensive healing.
Q: What's your favorite Juna product and how do you incorporate it into your everyday routine?
A: I’m obsessed with the Juna Detox Drops. I add them to my water morning and night. If I’m doing an activity that flushes the lymphatic system, like facial gua sha, they’re the perfect supplement.
Q: What is your favorite way to promote lymphatic drainage?
A: Movement and exercise are my top priorities for stimulating the lymphatic system. For depuffing, I love facial gua sha with the Empress Collection and dry brushing plus body gua sha with the Aura Collection.
Q: What inspired you to launch Wildling?
A: Living in Los Angeles, I saw so many pharmaceutical beauty treatments. I was passionate about creating something 100% natural that actually works. At Wildling, we design beauty rituals that enhance overall health, support the nervous system, and foster true wellness.
Q: What’s your quick gua sha routine when you’re short on time—and how does it change when you can really take your time?
A: When I’m short on time, I focus on my neck and shoulders, where I hold a lot of tension, and gently work the front of the neck to depuff and promote lymphatic drainage. When I have more time, I expand the ritual into a full face and body treatment for deep relaxation and renewal.
Q: What are your favorite ways to lower your cortisol after a spike?
A: Stillness and meditation aren’t my go-to after a cortisol spike. Instead, I prefer yin yoga, a walk in nature, or breathwork to regulate my system.
Q: How do you balance ancient healing practices like Chinese medicine with modern wellness trends?
A: Most wellness trends come and go—only a few truly stand the test of time. Ice baths are a good example: science now shows they aren’t beneficial for everyone. I’ve also lived through the raw food movement (terrible for the spleen) and veganism (challenging for the blood). Chinese Medicine has been around for more than 4,000 years—it’s a deep, wise, time-tested tradition that continues to guide me.
Q: What misconceptions do people often have about gua sha or acupuncture that you’d love to debunk?
A: Many people believe acupuncture and gua sha are only effective for a narrow range of issues. In reality, acupuncturists are primary care providers, and these modalities can be used to treat virtually any condition. They are also incredibly powerful as preventative medicine.
