We’re here to help you
reclaim your life
from pain, stress, and overwhelm.
At Dynamic Acupuncture, we get it—
chronic pain, stress,
and health challenges
can feel overwhelming.
It’s not just about the physical discomfort;
it’s about feeling disconnected from your body and the life you love.
We’re here to offer more than a treatment.
We’re here to offer hope.
Through acupuncture and other holistic therapies, we’ll help you address the root causes of your symptoms so you can:
Find Relief
Free yourself from the constant tug of pain.
Feel Balanced
Navigate hormonal shifts with confidence.
Feel Empowered
Gain tools and support for long-term health.
Reclaim Energy
Focus on what
lights you up.
From the first appointment, we’ll be your partner on this journey—
guiding you, cheering you on, and helping you
rediscover the best version of yourself.
Why choose us
We offer more than just acupuncture.
Our treatments, including cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, and lifestyle recommendations, are designed to meet your unique needs and help you regain a sense of ease and control in your life.
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We Listen:
Your story matters, and we’re here to hear it.
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We’re Experienced:
Years of practice mean we’ve seen it all—and we’re ready to help.
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We’re Gentle & Effective:
Feel relief without stress.
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We’re in This Together:
Every step of the way,
we’ve got you.
Don’t let pain, stress, or imbalance hold you back.
You can feel like yourself again—and we’re here to help.
Meet the team
Tara Gregory
Licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of Dynamic Acupuncture
Tara (she/her) has been practicing acupuncture since 2011 and loves sharing the benefits of acupuncture with her patients. Tara is experienced in treating both musculoskeletal conditions and internal medicine. She has successfully treated conditions including joint and muscle pain, headaches, menstrual disorders, and digestive distress.
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Tara has a background as a yoga teacher and has studied and practiced Buddhist meditation for several years. She incorporates this background into her practice especially when working with patients struggling with anxiety, depression and stress management.
Tara is particularly interested in working with women in all stages of pregnancy, from fertility support and supporting a healthy pregnancy to postpartum care. Tara uses a gentle and effective acupuncture technique and prioritize the comfort of her patients. She believes in compassionate care and brings healing back into the patient-practitioner relationship.
Tara Gregory is a Licensed Acupuncturist by the Oregon Medical Board and is Nationally Board Certified in Oriental Medicine by NCCAOM. She holds a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
Tara completed post-graduate training at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China. Tara completed rotations at two Chinese Medicine hospitals while in China, focusing in Internal Medicine, Chinese Herbology, and advanced Acupuncture. In the fall of 2012 she worked with the Acupuncture Relief Project treating medically underserved communities in Chapagaon, Nepal for several months with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Tara attended the inaugural Integrative Fertility Symposium in Vancouver, British Columbia in May 2015. This conference focused on Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to optimizing fertility, promote healthy life births, and to improve the outcomes of IVF treatments. Tara has also undergone extensive training in fertility with Jane Littleton, one of the top international expert in Chinese Medicine for fertility treatment.
In addition to training in Chinese Medicine, Tara is a 500 hour certified yoga instructor and completed training in dietary therapy with Paul Pitchford at the Heartwood Institute in Garberville, CA.
Tara has been featured in Portland Monthly for their Top Acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon list.
J (“Jay”) Braide
Licensed Acupuncturist
J (he/him) has thrived in the healthcare field for more than 20 years, specializing in painful and chronic, complex disease, and delving deeply into the root causes of disease, whether it be skin issues, digestive upset, or insomnia. And prior to obtaining his license in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, he worked as a health care journalist and massage therapist.
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J received his full Oriental Medicine Diplomate from the NCCAOM and the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM). While this level of education is not required in the State of Oregon for licensure as an acupuncturist, it shows advanced skill in the safe and effective prescription of Chinese herbs.
While many patient cases are straight-forward, our bodies, minds, and spirits can be unpredictable, and we are each different from one another in the same way that we each have our own DNA. Even simple injuries may be the result of a longer-lasting underlying condition that needs to be addressed as well. And, truly, the only way to approach a complex, living being is with humility, openness, persistence, and the belief that the body can do a tremendous amount of healing on its own when given the chance. J incorporates pulse-taking, abdominal diagnosis, medical qigong and other modalities to do this.
A graduate from the American College of Oriental Medicine (ACTCM, 2001), J is now a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) in Oregon, and is certified in Shiatsu, Thai massage, and Chinese Orthopedic Massage. He has full training from the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and has worked extensively with people with HIV, addiction, and mental health issues.
J enjoys music and literature and balances his career in Chinese Medicine with his creative endeavors as a novelist and playwright. J lives in Portland, Oregon with his husband of 29 years.
Abby Wollman
Licensed Acupuncturist
Abby (she/her) is a Southern California native who now calls the beautiful Pacific Northwest home. She is a licensed acupuncturist, Shiatsu practitioner, clinical herbalist, as well as Taichi and Qigong enthusiast. She enjoys helping her patients carve out a space of safety and healing away from the hustle-bustle of life, and prioritizes patient-centered, trauma-informed care as a means of doing so.
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Abby is trained in both Classical Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture, a variety of bodywork techniques including Shiatsu, Sotai, myofascial release and visceral manipulation. She's also an advocate for community-centered health care and mutual aid, and has worked in a variety of healthcare related non-profits.
Abby volunteered with the non-profit Acupuncture Relief Project in Nepal, where she treated a wide range of patients with complex health conditions using acupuncture and Chinese medicine as primary care. She earned her Master's degree in Oriental Medicine here in Portland, Oregon at the National University of Natural Medicine, and is Nationally Board Certified as a Diplomat of Acupuncture through the NCCAOM and licensed with the state of Oregon.
Outside of her work handling needles as an acupuncturist, Abby's passion for sharp objects can also be seen in her pursuit of rock climbing on the abundant granite walls of the Pacific Northwest, and in her love of sewing (and crafting of all kinds).
Eleanor Jones
Licensed Acupuncturist
Eleanor (they/them) came to Portland over 20 years ago, fell in love with it, and has been here ever since, spending most of that time living in and around the Alberta Arts District, in North and Northeast Portland. It is important to Eleanor to bring their values into their practice, striving to create a nonjudgmental environment for their patients that does not pathologize choices and behaviors in a way that remains true to the roots of the medicine.
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To this end, they use a variety of modalities including needles, cupping, and subtle but deep body work influenced by their studies in qigong tuina, myofascial release, cranio sacral and visceral manipulation as well as medical qigong.
While they are happy to be very gentle with sensitive patients, they also practice some sa’am and sometimes incorporate some orthopedic style needling, depending on the patient and what seems appropriate.
Eleanor found their way to Chinese Medicine through their qigong practice, which has been a transformative journey in its own right. It has become a huge influence on many aspects of their life. The more they are able to work with qi in their own body, the more they are excited about being able to influence qi in others for the purposes of healing, whether accessing it through an acupuncture needle or with their hands.
Eleanor graduated from the National University of Chinese Medicine here in Portland with a Masters of Chinese Medicine with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine and they are board certified by the NCCAOM.
They have completed trainings in medical qigong and qigong tuina with Stephen Schleipfer and continue on their neigong journey with him.
When not practicing Chinese Medicine, you might find them practicing qigong, back packing or hiking, baking, connecting with their partner or friends, dancing, or just curled up with a good book and a cup of tea.
Don’t let pain, stress, or discouragement
keep you from living the life you want.
You can feel better. We’re here to help.