Individuals
What Can Acupuncture Treat? Anesthesia during Surgery
Acupuncture anaesthesia, Shanghai, 1977 by Quarrion (David)
Using acupuncture in addition to or instead of anesthesia during surgery is an idea that is nearly unthinkable here in the west. That being said, electroacupuncture is often used in China as surgical anesthesia, as the stimulation is often stronger and easy to adjust the strength of the current. [...]
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Clinic Survival Guide
My friend and recent OCOM graduate Andrew Schlabach, LAc, just finished printing an amazing acupuncture reference book called the “Clinic Survival Guide.” It’s a complete book full of amazing acupuncture diagrams, and the information is compliled in a way that it’s easy to find and carry around with you. Andrew did an amazing job of [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Interview with a Practitioner: Kendra Ward, LAc
Kendra Ward, LAc of Whole Family Wellness
1. What brought you to Portland?
I moved to Portland with my husband so that he could attend the National College of Natural Medicine. In the process of him completing his naturopathic degree (and me creating a practice) we both fell in love with Portland. At this point, we [...]
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Interview with a Practitioner: Dr. Zhenbi Li, LAc
1. What brought you to Portland?
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, one of the best TCM colleges, the beautiful surroundings, and friendly people in Oregon brought me here.
2. Why did you decide to become an LAc?
I like the wisdom of Oriental medicine. It works very well and helps people a lot .
3. Tell me about [...]
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Interview with a Practitioner: Dr. Yufang Xue, LAc
1. What brought you to Portland?
The people, the climate and beauty of the West coast brought my family to Portland.
2. Why did you decide to become an acupuncturist?
Kindness and compassion made me a professional of Chinese medicine. Its great treasure and real practice keep me moving forward.
3. Tell me about your practice.
Our office is [...]
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Interview With a Practitioner: Sarah Hayes, LAc
Acupuncture Northwest
Sarah Hayes, LAc is a practitioner in North Portland who has a great blog. You can find her site at acupuncturenwpdx.com, and here is a some more insight into Sarah and her practice.
1. What brought you to Portland?
I moved to Portland to go to OCOM. It is the best acupuncture school in the [...]
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Chinese Medicine Blogs
Carved Buddha
leojmelsrub
I wanted to share a few sites with my favorite local and international bloggers with you this week, as there are lot of great people doing great work out there, including practitioners and students.
Yael is an LAc who writes chinesemedicinenotes.com has some great posts, including an interview with Dr. Leon Hammer, who made and [...]
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Practitioner Interview: Kim Knight, LAc
I’m starting a new (hopefully) weekly post that will feature a new practitioner in the Portland area. Enjoy!
Kim Knight, LAc, is a recent OCOM grad and an incredible practitioner. Here is a brief synopsis of how Portland became so lucky to have her here. You can reach Kim at 503-200-7579, or e-mail her at kim@tensegrityhealth.com
What [...]
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