Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is built on the understanding that the body, like nature, has its own intelligence. We work to harness that intelligence through acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, Chinese dietetics, and medical qigong.
Our goal is to return your body to a state where illness naturally declines and health can flourish.
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✓ Licensed acupuncturists ✓ Gentle, non-invasive exams ✓ Herbs and qigong
The Basics
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture uses very fine needles to spark a healing response and influence the flow of qi, your body's energy. Some styles focus on physical discomfort, while others address mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Your practitioner chooses which points to use, how, and when, drawing on natural patterns like the seasons and the hours of the day that are mirrored in the body. Acupuncture's effectiveness is supported by modern research, not just tradition.
Training
Licensed and Highly Trained
Our acupuncturists complete a bachelor's degree with medical school prerequisites, graduate from an ACAOM-accredited Chinese medical school, and are licensed by the Oregon Medical Board as Licensed Acupuncturists (LAc).
Their scope includes acupuncture, moxa, cupping, electrical stimulation, massage, supplements, Chinese and Western herbs, qigong instruction, and diet and lifestyle guidance.
What to Expect
Your First Visit
1
Share Your Story
First visits last 60 to 90 minutes. We talk through your health history and how your body, mind, and emotions are doing.
2
A Gentle Exam
Your practitioner may feel your pulses, abdomen, and meridians and look at your tongue. It's all gentle and non-invasive.
3
Treatment and a Plan
You'll receive a treatment, often acupuncture, plus a Chinese medicine diagnosis, diet and lifestyle guidance, qigong instruction, and any herbs or supplements.
Follow-up visits: we usually recommend a course of regular treatments first, then less frequent maintenance visits based on how you respond.
Benefits
How Acupuncture Can Help
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Meet Your Providers
Our Acupuncturists
Questions
Acupuncture FAQ
The needles are very fine, much thinner than the needles used for shots. Most people feel little or nothing, or a brief dull ache or tingle. Many find it deeply relaxing.
Yes. Your practitioner will go at your pace and can use needle-free options like cupping, moxa, tuning forks, and bodywork.
It depends on your goals. Many people start with regular visits, then space them out as they improve. Your practitioner will make a plan with you.
Loose, comfortable clothes that roll up past your knees and elbows. Eat a light meal beforehand so you don't arrive hungry.
Many plans include acupuncture benefits. Call us at (503) 956-9396 and we'll help you check your coverage.
Your practitioner reviews your medications and supplements before recommending herbs, so your plan fits safely with the rest of your care.
Ready to Start?
Book Acupuncture
Call (503) 956-9396 or email [email protected]. Online scheduling is available for return patients.