Acupuncture and Natural Holistic Chinese Medicine in Portland, Oregon

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Centered Healing

Acupuncture and Holistic Chinese Medicine in NE Portland

At Centered Healing, we specialize in conditions arising from internal disorders resulting in digestive complaints, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalances, menstrual disorders and mental emotional imbalances such as anxiety and depression.

Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive holistic medical system that has been in practice for a few thousand years. It comprises of Acupuncture, Bodywork (Tui Na, Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha), Moxibustion, Herbal Medicine, Dietary Therapy, lifestyle modifications and Qi Gong.

Our mission is to help guide you back to your center where your inherent healing resources can be awakened with the support of natural therapies, and to empower you with knowledge and education so that you can take an active role on your path to health and vitality. We provide exceptional care in a warm and comforting environment. Listening to your needs and concerns is our top priority.

Care and Treatment Programs

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Digestive Disorders

Constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, nausea, abdominal pain, IBS/IBD, Chrohns and Celiac disease, SIBO, parasitic/bacterial infections and undiagnosed digestive complaints can effectively be treated with a combination of Acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal therapies and dietary modifications.

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Autoimmune Conditions

Chinese Medicine diagnostics enable us to identify triggers to your autoimmune condition be it Hashimotos, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, IBD, Celiac, Lupus, Sjrojen’s etc. Treatment focuses on calming the nervous and immune system, so that you experience fewer symptoms and flare ups, longer periods of remission and a greatly improved quality of life, often with fewer medications required for symptom management.

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Gynecology & Hormonal Health

Chinese Medicine excels at regulating the menstrual cycle, reducing PMS, heavy painful periods as well as treating more complicated conditions such as Endometriosis and PCOS. Our expertise also lies in easing the transition through peri-menopause and menopausal states.

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Anxiety and Insomnia

Acupuncture has a powerful effect on the nervous system and is highly effective at reducing symptoms arising from the stress response such as anxiety, insomnia, OCD and addictive behavior. The positive mood altering effects of Acupuncture supports those struggling with mental emotional imbalance including depression.

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Headache & Migraines

Whether arising from musculoskeletal tension, stress or the internal factors that often trigger migraines, the Chinese Medicine toolbox effectively treats headaches and migraines arising from a variety of causes.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Both physical and emotional trauma arising from car accidents are very effectively treated by Chinese Medicine. The sooner treatment begins the better the outcome. If you have been involved in a car accident, please call our office and we will prioritize scheduling you for treatment asap. No referral or initial consult is needed.

Testimonials from Our Happy Acupuncture and
Chinese Medicine Patients

Over the past 3 months I have worked with Helen intensively to overcome a horrible gut condition after living abroad. I came to her in all sorts of dysfunction. My energy was terrible, my brain foggy and my body incredibly uncomfortable. From day one, Helen she has been an outstanding provider. She has an incredibly positive, uplifting, patient approach. She was hopeful and grounded, while being realistic and setting clear expectations. We designed a clear path of working rigorously together for a period of time. Over this time I have undergone acupuncture (all for the first time), through various rounds of herbal formulas as well as adopting Helen’s nutrition guidelines. Not only has Helen completely turned my health around (I mean, a full 180), throughout the whole process Helen has provided a nonjudgmental listening ear and peppered in reassuring life guidance. I have renewed energy that I never imagined I would have again, my gut is in better shape than it has been in years and my mindset and strength feel amazing. I can’t thank Helen enough for helping get me here. I would recommend Helen to anyone 10x over again.
Isa APortland, Oregon
I first came to Helen seeking help for ongoing, debilitating stomach distress. I was hoping for treatments to provide relief, but also coaching on how best to approach improving my health. Through regular sessions, my digestive health, and also my overall health and well being have improved dramatically. Not only do I feel better in every way, I can feel my vitality and immunity returning in spades. And Helen has armed me with deeper knowledge and understanding about my well being, and how to support wellness on an ongoing basis. I also just truly enjoy our time together, appreciate learning and talking every time, and I always leave feeling deeply relaxed and nourished.
Emily PPortland, Oregon
I had the lucky fortune of finding Helen about 4 years ago. I look back at that time and the best word I can think of to describe myself back then was ‘broken’. I have lived a lifetime battling digestive problems and constipation, depression, anxiety and grief. I had been helped very little by traditional western medicine and was looking for a different kind of treatment, one that would treat the whole individual, not just mask symptoms. In Helen I found someone that goes beyond words. I have never had a practitioner as committed to my individual health and well being as Helen has been. She is a highly-skilled, compassionate, knowledgeable acupuncturist, who addresses what is really going on. After acupuncture sessions with Helen, my mind and body always function better - and keep me functioning better! Her knowledge goes way beyond acupuncture. She has taught me so much about nutrition, the body and Chinese medicine. She is an amazing resource for so many things. Helen sincerely cares about your health condition, your progress and response to treatment. Her level of care and dedication to patient well being is exceedingly rare. Working with Helen has been an amazing life-changing experience. My gut feels incredible and I feel joy again. I still go in for ‘tune-ups’ once or twice a month. I read once that dolphins help each other. When a dolphin is weak or injured, its companions will physically support it and take it to the surface so it can breathe.... That's what Helen did for me. I will never be able to thank her enough.
Cathy DPortland, Oregon
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Our Process is Simple

FREE Initial Consultation

At your free initial consultation, you will meet with your practitioner to discuss your case, a synopsis of your medical history, any medications you are taking, and most importantly your goals.

We want to be certain that our approach meets your needs and that there is a high probability of success for you — before we move forward to the next step.

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Assessment & Treatment Plan

Next is the intake appointment. We do a detailed assessment of your symptom picture, medical history, and other pertinent factors to determine the root cause of your issue and devise a specific plan.

Your will receive your first Acupuncture session and be given a treatment plan with exact, easy to follow instructions.

Your personalized treatment plan will include a series of weekly acupuncture sessions and dietary adjustments as well as key supplements and herbal medicines to address the root cause of your health complaints.

Ongoing Maintenance Plan

Once symptoms are stabilized and improvements are maintained, transition to a maintenance plan will be outlined as needed to help you keep feeling your best. 

With chronic conditions such as Autoimmune, maintenance plans are usually recommended, though many patients do experience long periods of remission with adherence to the initial protocols.

Other more transitory conditions such as digestive distress, menstrual or hormonal irregularities without a chronic disease factor can expect resolution of symptoms and a return to good health after following a treatment plan.

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90% of our patients

are referred by existing patients

We pride ourselves on the fact that 90% of our new patients are referred to us by other patients or people in the community who have witnessed their friends and loved ones receive life-changing benefits from our work.

​So, we very much look forward to helping YOUR friends, family, and loved ones on THEIR journey to a more joyful, energetic, purposeful life.