Acupuncture Overview

Acupuncture originated in China about 2,500 years ago. The practice is based on the philosophy of yin and yang—two opposite forces that govern all aspects of life, including health. Ailments result from an imbalance of these two forces, which is caused by the disruption or blockage of energy, or chi, in the body.

Acupuncturists stimulate points along specific energy pathways, or meridians, to help chi flow freely. A body with balanced, free-flowing chi will be able to heal specific symptoms by itself. Thin metal needles are the most common means of stimulation, although massage, heat, lasers and magnets are also used.

Acupuncture did not become popular in the United States until Richard Nixon visited China in 1972, sparking widespread interest. Today, millions of Americans undergo acupuncture procedures every year, utilizing a combination of techniques developed in East Asian countries; such as China, Japan and Korea, where people often use both traditional and modern medicine to treat their illnesses.

While it is difficult to study, acupuncture is generally thought to be effective. It has been used to alleviate ailments such as nausea, dental pain, headaches, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and asthma. It may also help patients fight addiction and aid stroke victims undergoing rehabilitation.

Acupuncturists in Portland

Molly Green Acupuncturist	send email
"Imbalance is just part of doing business in a body on planet Earth. My goal as a practitioner is to promote your body's ability to remedy itself. Whether the problem is chronic ..." See full profile	2538 NE Broadway St Suite C Portland, Oregon 97232 (971) 570-1544
Victoria L Argo LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Chinese Medicine is an amazing healing tool! Through the use of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal formulas MANY chronic and/or acute conditions may be relieved. This medicine can have a beautifully profound effect on ..." See full profile	310 SW 4th Avenue Suite 1008 Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 515-1971
Monica Mathews LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I focus mainly on women's health. I often treat the spouses, siblings and adult children of my patients. By using traditional Chinese acupuncture, Chinese herbs,and microcurrent therapy, I help women and their ..." See full profile	6274 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, Oregon 97239 (503) 892-8285
Lara D Carder LAc, MAcOM Acupuncturist	send email
"Acupuncture will amaze you! It treats your whole body. Whether it is tension and stress stuck in the muscle layer causing your neck pain or your deep anxieties about life changes...acupuncture can ..." See full profile	511 SW 10th Ave Suite 1108 Portland, Oregon 97205 (503) 943-9331
Kay Fields LAc, MAc, OM Acupuncturist	send email
"Kay Fields, L.Ac., MAc.O.M., focuses on holistically restoring the natural state of balance and health. Her practice offers you acupuncture, NON Neeldle Microcurrent/Colorlight Pain Elimination, herbs, therapeutic massage, nutritional counseling, acupressure, and ..." See full profile	1962 NW Kearney #L103 Portland, Oregon 97209 (503) 295-7600
Marilyn Walkey, MD, LAc MD, DiplOM, MSOM, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Dr. Walkey is Oregon's only Certified MD Acupuncturist & Personal Injury Specialist. When western medicine fails, Dr. Walkey gets rapid results with her combination of western knowledge, Oriental Medicine expertise, and collaboration ..." See full profile	7875 SW Alden St Portland, Oregon 97223 (503) 608-8155
Lisa Thorborg PT, LAc, MAcOM Acupuncturist	send email
"It is very rewarding to me to help people improve their health and well-being with acupuncture, herbal medicine, stress reduction techniques, dietary advice and lifestyle recommendations. My background is in Western medicine.Before ..." See full profile	Aasa-Lisa's Acupuncture, LLC 4850 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Suite 201 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 515-2657
Kimberly Knight MAcOM, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Tensegrity Health Acupuncture in Portland focuses improving health in a relaxing environment through acupuncture, Chinese herbs & Oriental Medicine. Tensegrity Health Acupuncture owner and professional acupuncturist Kim Knight has been working in ..." See full profile	3615 NE Grand Portland, Oregon 97212 (503) 200-7579
Clinton Randy Thomas AST, LAc, MAcOM, DiplAc Acupuncturist	send email
"My goal as a healer is to help my patients have healthier and longer lives through my practice of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. I consider myself to be a general practitioner to ..." See full profile	9900 SW Wilshire St Suite 190 Portland, Oregon 97225 (503) 869-8247
Rebecca Hurwood LAc, MAc, OM Acupuncturist	send email
"I believe in Chinese medicine as a holistic approach to health that awakens and optimizes the bodies" natural healing abilities. I believe that every body is unique and different and I will ..." See full profile	1525 SW Park Ave. Suite 103 Portland, Oregon 97201 (503) 267-5570

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