Archive for June, 2008
Interview with a Practitioner: Ryan Milley, LAc of Encompass Chiropractic Health & Mountain Sports Acupuncture
Ryan Milley, LAc, MAcOM of
Mountain Sports Acupuncture and Encompass Chiropractic Health
1. What brought you to Portland?
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine; it’s Traditional Chinese Medicine program AND the research department. Plus I love the all the activities Portland has to offer (surfing to mountain climbing and everything in between).
2. Why did you decide to become [...]
Popularity: 31% [?]
Japanese Massage: Shiatsu
shiatsu meridian chart by echoman
Besides needles and moxibustion, Japanese therapy also includes a wonderful form of massage called Shiatsu. This form is different from the Swedish massage most of us are accustomed to, but it definitely heals on a different level.
When you arrive for a treatment, you will be asked to wear loose, comfortable clothing [...]
Popularity: 40% [?]
Japanese Acupuncture: Meridian Therapy
Acupuncture doll by Lil [Kristen Elsby]
My interpretation of and experience with Japanese acupuncture has been that it is relatively “painless” style of acupuncture, as the needle is usually inserted in a very superficial manner. The technique of meridian therapy is very light, and there are other wonderful Japanese modalities such as moxibustion (see the previous [...]
Popularity: 55% [?]
Out of Town…
Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul: Photo by istanbul_love
I’m heading off to a family wedding for two weeks, but have planned several fun posts in my absence.
I apologize for the lack of posts this past week- I passed my third board this week, and finished my last spring term of school! One more term, and one more [...]
Popularity: 23% [?]
Interview with a practitioner: Oliver Leonetti, L.Ac. of Inner Gate Acupuncture
Oliver Leonetti, LAc of Inner Gate Acupuncture
1. What brought you to Portland?
I originally came to Oregon to study Biology at Lewis and Clark college. I guess I was drawn here by the progressive culture, green forests and undeveloped coastline.
2. Why did you decide to become an LAc?
My first experience with acupuncture was when [...]
Popularity: 24% [?]
More on Community Acupuncture
One of the first posts on this blog featured a favorite clinic of mine- Working Class Acupuncture. Since it’s been over a year (!), I thought I’d update you on this fantastic way to experience the healing effects of acupuncture.
Still going strong, Working Class Acupuncture is changing the health care system by offering affordable (sliding [...]
Popularity: 27% [?]
Interview with Liz Richards, L.Ac., MAcOM of Root Whole Body
Liz Richards, L.Ac, MAcOM
1. What brought you to Portland?
Back in New York City in the early 90’s, I engaged in an eight-month internship at New York Hospital through Cornell University. At the time I acted as a “patient advocate,” and observed everything from Emergency Department admissions to brain surgery, but many things didn’t feel [...]
Popularity: 27% [?]
Herbs to Try: Gou Qi Zi
Photo By * Beezy *Gou Qi Zi (Wolfberry)
Gou Qi Zi, also known as Chinese wolfberry, goji berry, or lycium fruit, is easily available in Portland at Asian food stores, New Seasons, and even Trader Joe’s has a goji berry trail mix. While there seems to be some controversy over the “best” kind of Gou Qi [...]
Popularity: 40% [?]
Chinese Medicine in Cooking
With summer finally coming to Portland, and all of the amazing Farmer’s markets springing up everywhere (my neighborhood just got another one!), it’s time to stop eating so much of the warm and cozy “comfort food”, and starting digging in to the fresh and wonderful produce the northwest has to offer.
I wanted to share a [...]
Popularity: 19% [?]
Interview with a Practitioner: Lisa Pool L.Ac, Reiki Master, LMT
Lisa Pool L.Ac, Reiki Master, LMT of Blue Sky Acupuncture, LLC
1. What brought you to Portland?
I actually came here to be with the love of my life in 2001. We have
been married for almost 3 years and just had our first baby - Lucas -
in October of last year. We ended up staying [...]
Popularity: 28% [?]
