Each session is uniquely tailored to you and shaped by what you are needing in the present moment.

We will spend time checking in, taking your pulse both metaphorically and literally, usually with gentle touch at the radial arteries on both wrists.

Sessions are offered along two tiers, one with shorter time frames with a more simple focus, and the other more lengthy with an expanded approach.

Tea service is offered as either a stand alone session type or as an add on to the extended session times.

In all session, I will spend time deeply listening to what you are bringing, establish goals together, decide what tools are best suited to your needs offer those services and develop a long term plan for meeting your individual goals.

All session types are complete, holistic containers for you to feel supported, nourished and cared for.

The focused flow lane follow up is designed to be budget friendly for those coming in with simple goals, such as relieving back pain, for follow ups or long term maintenance, and in general for those who desire to prioritize efficiency in the approach.

The deep dive sessions run longer, are a little more comprehensive, and offer the option of a tea service add on. If you are seeking more thorough, slow unfolding and to invest in something deeper, these session is for you.

Stand alone tea is well suited for those who are less interested in hands on touch based therapies, are curious about how tea can be utilized for self cultivation and as a practice of generating deeper wellbeing.

Hydration, rest, nourishing foods and following your body’s signals and rhythms are always fantastic but are extra juicy and potent both before and after a session together.

Come as you are, this space isn’t prescriptive or dogmatic. I welcome the real you.

With that said, if we are using needles in a session, please have at least a snack if not a proper meal at some point beforehand. Coming in with very low blood sugar is not advised.

If possible, avoiding extreme exertion, exposing your body to cold or wind will enhance the effects of what we do together.

This answer is again as unique as you are, and depends on what we are working on.

In general I recommend you begin with four sessions, spaced a week apart to establish a baseline and form a coherent longterm strategy based on our goals for you. Expect to come weekly to start.

Monthly maintenance is typically my minimum recommendation for effective continuity and rhythm after an initial period of more frequent and concentrated work together.

If we end up on a monthly schedule, I may suggest coming in more often if a new goal or challenge arises

The absolute best way is to text me directly at 971-282-3891 or through email, especially if you don’t see a time that works for you online. I offer online booking as an accessibility option but it doesn’t always reflect what’s possible. Always feel free to reach out directly and I’ll get back you as I am able.

I am not currently in network with insurance. If you have out-of-network benefits, great news, we can make use of your insurance through this cool service called thrizer.

I can also charge your HSA/FSA cards and provide superbills as needed.

I also offer 20% discount packages and tiered sessions to address affordability and access. I am currently working on a scholarship fund for anyone unable to access my services through these means.

This answer applies primarily to the stand alone tea service offering, however it does give insight to the tea intake add on as well.

Formal tea practice has different expressions across various cultures. Portland has a bustling scene of tea houses that represent some of these diverse backgrounds and styles of tea, including but not limited to service, education, practice and meditation.

What I do in our sessions is not just “tea service” - rather my tea practice is the medium through which we assess your body, your goals for your health, and offer a therapeutic tea selection as well as time towards your direct care.

Additionally, each session is a demonstration with an element of eduction on how tea practice can be engaged in the art of nourishing life. Principles you can take home with you or bring along to your next tea house visit!

Most importantly, the focus is on how a dynamic relationship with tea can be a force and tool for supporting your balance and wellbeing, in ways both simple and complex, obvious and more obscure, and tailored to your personal background and desires for growth and greater peace!