About Dr. Tierra Hardin, Founder

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Dr. Tierra Hardin, DOM, L.Ac, ADS

Dr. Tierra Hardin, Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal medicine, is an award-winning integrative health acupuncturist, healthcare leader, educator, and nonprofit founder, nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, community impact, and mental health advocacy. She has been honored by the Washington Informer as Best Acupuncturist in the DMV, Best Black-Owned Business Overall, and a Finalist for Best Mental Health Advocacy in the DMV—distinctions that reflect both patient outcomes and sustained leadership in integrative healthcare.

As the founder and visionary behind Noble Integrative Health and Noble Integrative Health Foundation, Dr. Hardin leads innovative, whole-person care models that bridge Eastern and Western medicine. Her work focuses on delivering evidence-informed acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative education while expanding equitable access to supportive care—particularly for cancer patients and historically underserved communities.

Inspired by Personal Healing. Committed to Serving Others.

Dr. Hardin’s personal experience with illness gave her more than compassion—it gave her direction. Her doctoral studies culminated in a transformative clinical internship at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Cancer Center, where she worked side by side with cancer patients navigating the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

There, she witnessed firsthand how acupuncture reduced nausea, improved energy, and lessened emotional distress in patients undergoing treatment. That experience left a lasting imprint and continues to fuel her mission to bring complementary care into cancer centers across Maryland and beyond.

A Voice for Integrative Oncology & Holistic Equity

Today, Dr. Hardin is a leading advocate for integrative oncology—the merging of Eastern and Western medical approaches to support whole-person healing. Through her foundation, she is expanding access to affordable acupuncture and education for underserved populations, working to eliminate financial and systemic barriers to care.

Areas of Specialty

  • Acupuncture for Cancer Support & Oncology Side Effects

  • Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

  • Nutrition and Lifestyle Therapy

  • Stress, Trauma & Emotional Healing

  • Hormonal Balance & Women’s Health

  • Chronic Illness & Immune System Strengthening

  • Pain management

“I’ve seen how acupuncture brings peace to patients in the midst of their hardest battles. Healing is possible—when we make it accessible.”

— Dr. Tierra Hardin

  • Real Patient Reviews

    Dr. Tiera is the absolute best. She’s the first and only acupuncturist I’ve seen who gave me a massage!! She also is so attentive that at times she will have me stay longer while working on something without charging me extra! I absolutely love her. -R.M.

  • Real Patient Reviews

    My regular acupuncturist who I've been seeing regularly for years went out on medical leave and so I scheduled with Tierra. The transition was seamless. Tierra took the time to understand my concerns and then treated me appropriately based on her experience. I am looking forward to continued visits with Tierra! She is awesome! - K.R.

  • Real Patient Reviews

    I recently switched over from another practitioner. The Experience couldn't have been Better. Knowledgeable, Caring. Kind and all around Awesome. -D.D.

  • Real Patient Reviews

    Dr. Hardin is an amazing professional devoted to patient care. She takes a real interest in your overall well-being and healing. The acupuncture and herbal treatments have truly been life-changing. - D.R.