AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE
People often associate acupuncture with pain conditions, but it works on the endocrine, neurological, and circulatory systems as well as the muscular system to address many sub-clinical and borderline conditions. Patients can experience improvements in system functioning and overall well-being with consistent treatments, which in comparison to the annual cost of insurance premiums, co-pays, and prescriptions, is relatively inexpensive.

I use acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine and other therapeutic modalities to treat the following conditions:

*Sports, work and motor vehicle injuries 
*Muscular strains, trigger points
*Acute and chronic pain, arthritis, neuropathy
*Headaches
*Stress/anxiety/mood disorders
*Sleep disorders
*Digestive disorders
*Women's and men's health issues

HEALTH CARE IS SELF-CARE AND LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE
Chinese medicine is a system that was designed as a preventive medical intervention and can be utilized to maintain energy and promote healing by natural means throughout one's lifetime. There are five pillars of Chinese medicine (acupuncture being the most widely known); the other four are nutritional and herbal medicine; exercise and meditation; physical manipulation (through massage); and feng shui (practitioners may focus on only one or multiple pillars in their practices). Fundamentally, the goal of Chinese medicine is to balance the disharmony that is present within a patient's body or mind and to bring about change and healing – righting a ship that is off course, so to speak. A Chinese medical practitioner is looking for patterns of imbalance and then works with the patient to correct this, employing needles, herbs, massage and nutritional changes. In western medical terms, the practitioner is using therapies to turn off the “fight or flight” nervous system; induce relaxation; reduce inflammation; relieve pain; and restore homeostasis. 

Developed as part of an ancient medical system, acupuncture is a still a relevant therapy in treating symptoms and conditions that arise from overwork and an over-stimulated lifestyle. Acupuncture has been studied extensively for its effect on pain conditions and its therapeutic effects have been noticed, and implemented, by the U.S. military. Military leaders are looking closely at acupuncture as a standard treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries (in conjunction with other therapies). Studies on the mechanism and efficacy of acupuncture support the benefits of this ancient medicine:

  *it stimulates the release of natural opioids, which affect changes in the autonomic nervous system and reduces pain.
  *it activates specific receptors that inhibit transmission of painful stimuli.
  *and it stimulates the release of specific neurotransmitters that affect the immune system.

If you are curious about the practices and therapies of traditional Chinese medicine, I invite you to explore my site to learn more about the medicine and the care I offer my patients. I am also available to answer questions by phone (503.701.3042) or email about the treatment process or anything you've read on this site.

FORMS OF PAYMENT

Due to problems with a credit card processing company that took me months to resolve, I have ceased taking debit/credit cards at this time. I accept cash or checks as forms of payment for private and community appointments. Payment, including co-pays, is due at the time of service. I confirm insurance benefits and submit claims for reimbursement for patients who have insurance plans. 
I also work with insurance companies on personal injury and Worker's Comp cases. 

I am a participating provider for the following insurance networks:

American Specialty Health
Health Net
​MODA
Pacific Source
Premera Blue Cross
Providence Health Plans
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
Reliant Behavioral Health
Tivity (formerly Tri West)
United Health Care