Technically speaking, there’s not really such a thing as “regular” acupuncture. Traditionally speaking “acupuncture” refers simply to the application of small needles to specific points in the body as one tool in the kit of a complete practice of utilizing many kinds of skills to support an individual in an overall balance in their body and life as a whole. Mending and tending to the fabric of emotion, cognition, body and essence that is the tapestry of your experience on this earth.

What is unique about what I do is shaped by a lifelong dedication to innovating

Balance here is the key. In my work I pride myself on my precision and accuracy in assessing where one is today and how to lend my skills towards guiding one in the direction of a more coherent integration of the parts that make up the whole of you.

In over a decade and a half of training, I have learned many different tools for supporting this balance. As a Nationally Board Certified and State Licensed Acupuncturist needles are just one of many ways I can support you. When it comes to needles, I am trained and practiced in multiple styles of acupuncture. My trainings expand far beyond this modality into a wide offering of skills and techniques. See my session menu for more details!

So many ways, from supporting relaxation, to decreasing pain, to nurturing self actualization. Wherever you are in life, these tools are timeless and adapted to facilitating and fortifying your core strengths and resourcing you to be more in alignment with what makes you who you are in the most fundamental ways.

Yes, and no! At my Sellwood location I am in network with many insurance companies and able to offer complementary in house out of network billing services. At my Northwest 21st location I am able to bill for motor vehicle accidents, but otherwise I am out of network but able to take HSA/FSA and to provide you with a super bill as well as light guidance in how to submit for reimbursement through your insurance. See more on the insurance page!

This answer is as unique as you are, and depends on what we are working on together. In general I recommend most clients begin with four sessions in for weeks, spaced a week apart to establish a baseline and form a coherent longterm strategy. For new patients who are either not using insurance or going out of network, I offer a four session package discounted at 20% of my normal rate. Call. text, or email me to access my package rates.