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We are very excited to welcome and introduce Bradley, our newest Acupuncturist and Herbalist at Dynamic Acupuncture! Bradley will be in the clinic starting on Monday, January 27th. Bradley (he/him) specializes in orthopedic acupuncture, acute and chronic pain relief, sports injuries, mental-emotional wellbeing, longevity, and preventative care.
We’re so excited to share that Dynamic Acupuncture is a finalist in Willamette Weekly’s Best of Portland Reader’s Poll! Vote for us and help us get named Best Acupuncture in Portland!
While it can be difficult to address the constellation of clinical manifestations as well as multiple organ systems involved in post-Covid sequelae, as holistic health practitioners, acupuncture and natural medicine can be a missing link for managing chronic manifestations of Covid. Many of the symptoms of long-Covid, such as fatigue, brain fog, irregular menstruation, body aches, headaches, etc. are already things we often treat successfully with acupuncture and herbs in the clinic!
Chinese people around the world will soon be celebrating both the Spring Festival and the New Year on the same day. This year we welcome the Year of the Dragon, a time of transformation, integration, and creativity. It’s a great time to get things done but also a time to be sure not to let your ambitions get away from you.
Most of us know the Winter Solstice as the darkest day of the year, the moment when the northern hemisphere of the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun—it happens around 7:30 pm this Thursday, December 21. The meaning, however, carries a much deeper significance. It’s the time when the substantial, contracting qualities of Yin—along with the cold and darkness—hand off the baton to the rising, expanding qualities of Yang, which include warmth and lightness.
We are very excited to welcome John Braide, our newest Acupuncturist and Herbalist at Dynamic Acupuncture. John was previously an acupuncturist and co-owner of The Vital Compass and he brings decades of experience with him. John is a skilled, gentle and intuitive acupuncturist and an incredible herbalist, specializing in chronic and complex conditions. John will be in the clinic starting on Tuesday, December 5th. John’s schedule is now available for booking and we look forward to you getting to work with him soon!
We are very excited to welcome Abby Wollman, our newest Acupuncturist at Dynamic Acupuncture. Abby will be in the clinic starting on Monday, November 13th. Abby’s schedule is now available for booking and we look forward to you getting to work with them soon! Abby is in the clinic starting Monday, November 13th on Mondays from 11:30am - 5:00pm and Wednesdays 1:00pm - 6:30pm.
The season of fall is associated with the Lungs and the Metal element in Chinese Medicine. It’s a time to start turning within, to clarify what you most value, and to get back into healthy nourishing self-care routines. Fall is a great time to get back into your acupuncture routine, especially if you suffer from colds, pneumonia, asthma, depression, fatigue, arthritis, or any condition that worsens in the winter months.
One of our Acupuncturists, Rachel Hinnen, was recently featured in Bon Appetit Magazine for her ethical and sustainable meat production business Vorfreude Dairy Beef. In additional to Acupuncture and healing, Rachel has had a life long passion to have a cattle ranch which has lead her to raise, care for and process retired dairy cows for high-quality grass-fed beef. In this blog, Rachel explores the intersection of her two passions, acupuncture and cows.
Picture a seed that has been under the soil all winter, that is now trying to sprout and push its way to the top and grow in the sun. This intense, upwards, growing energy is what also surrounds us in the spring. The organ associated with spring is the liver, the associated emotion is frustration, the color is green and the element is wood. If you find yourself having trouble sleeping, especially if you’re waking up between the time of the Liver 3:00-5:00 AM, then it might be time to get some acupuncture and do some of these activities and diet changes to help align with spring!
Fascia is ALIVE and electric! It contains nerve endings and cells that adapt and respond to stimuli within and around fascia. Deep fascia envelops and penetrates muscles, giving rise to the term Myofascial, pertaining to both muscle (myo-) and fascia. Fascia wraps around each muscle and also around groups of muscles with similar functions creating muscle compartments. To further zoom out, fascia organizes itself into broader chains of fascia that create relationships between muscles extending from feet to head!
We are very excited to introduce Morgan Costley, our newest Acupuncturist at Dynamic Acupuncture! Morgan has experience in treating women’s health, chronic and acute musculoskeletal injuries and pain, digestive issues, mental emotional conditions, stress management, and insomnia. Morgan incorporates her knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, and guasha into her treatments.
Chinese New Year starts on January 22, 2023 and is celebrated for 16 days. According to the Chinese calendar we are setting ourselves up for the next 21 year cycle. The year 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit. The rabbit represents prosperity, peace and longevity, meaning 2023 is year of hope and repairing.
Congratulations to our expert acupuncturist, Tara Gregory, recognized in Portland Monthly as one of the Top Acupuncturists in Portland, Oregon. With years of experience in acupuncture, Tara has earned a reputation for providing effective and holistic treatments. If you're looking for top-rated acupuncture services in Portland, visit us to experience the care and expertise Tara offers.
We are excited to introduce you to Sarah, our new office assistant at Dynamic Acupuncture! Sarah is a lifelong artist, and has a passion for holistic health and wellness. She worked as a Biodynamic/Holistic winemaker in Southern Oregon, and is now starting a new chapter with Dynamic Acupuncture. She will happily take care of your questions and scheduling needs!
As we enter the season of fall, looking at how nature transitions during this time can be inspiration for what we should do as well to prepare for the colder months. In Autumn, the harvest is in full swing and animals are storing food for the winter and growing their thicker coats. Leaves and petals are dropping off plants to conserve energy and not be left out to be damaged by the elements. Fall is a time for transitioning into slowing down and storing energy for winter.
Late summer is associated with the earth element and the Spleen and Stomach channels. The Spleen and Stomach rule digestion which is turn helps support the building of the musculoskeletal system and in particular the nourishment of muscle tissues. Just as the Spleen and Stomach help us digest our food, they also help us “digest” and process our emotional life.
Healthy food choices are a big part of a nourishing wellness routine, but did you know that there are additional lifestyle habits that help digestion and wellbeing? Here are some of our favorite food and lifestyle tips to help improve your digestion, nourish your body, and keep you feeling your best!
Did you know that veterans in the Portland VA health care system are eligible for acupuncture? Dynamic Acupuncture is pleased to be a part of the TriWest Community Care Network of acupuncturists for the Portland VA. At Dynamic Acupuncture, we have been participating providers with the VA community care network, formerly called Veteran’s Choice, for several years, and we have worked with veterans for a wide variety of conditions.
Acupuncture is a great way to help ease into the next season as well as keep us balanced throughout transitions. In addition to acupuncture, Chinese medicine also uses food therapy to keep elements in balance. The heat of summer can be taxing on our body fluids, so eating cooling and moistening foods is important. Digestion can also become sluggish with the damp heat of summer, so eating smaller and lighter meals can help keep it running at its best.
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? There is increasing public awareness around many mental health conditions and ways they can be helped. Acupuncture has a long history of being used to treat mental health conditions. Current research has demonstrated that anxiety, one very common mental health concern, can benefit from acupuncture.
Rachel believes in individualizing treatments and utilizes multiple needling techniques in order to be able to adapt to patient needs. Treatments are tailored to be deeper, stronger needling, or more superficial gentle needling, based on the conditions and patients’ constitution. Her treatments are based in acknowledging the body’s innate ability to heal itself and enabling it to do so in the most effective way.
Springtime is arriving! While we welcome the days growing longer and the beautiful flowers blooming, many don’t welcome the seasonal allergies that also arrive with springtime. We are already starting to see people coming into the clinic with symptoms of seasonal allergies. Do you suffer from itchy watery eyes, sneezing, congestion, fatigue, or skin irritation when spring arrives?
We have some exciting news to share about insurance benefits for acupuncture. Legislation in Oregon was recently passed that designated acupuncture as an essential health benefit. Now all private insurers in the state of Oregon are required to include acupuncture benefits.
The clinic is reopen and we’re back to our regular weekly schedule. Mimi is expanding her schedule and will be available on Wednesdays from 10:30am - 6pm starting on Wednesday, January 26th.
This simple tea combines three easy to find ingredients to help your immune system. Best taken at the early signs of feeling unwell, this tea can help when you have a sore throat or beginning of a cold. Fresh ginger, garlic, and honey combine to make a powerful trio to give your immune system a boost.
In this herbal remedy, five herbs including cinnamon twig, fresh ginger, white peony, red dates, and honey fried licorice are combined and boiled as a tea for a delicious and supportive formula. You can make your own homemade version of the recipe with several ingredients you likely already have available in your kitchen.
We are excited to introduce you to Michelle (Mimi) Denker, our newest Acupuncturist at Dynamic Acupuncture. Mimi brings over 10 years of clinical experience with her. Mimi has a gentle needing style and enjoys incorporating cupping, tuina stretching, Japanese needling style, and lifestyle recommendations into her treatments.
This is part two of our blog series for our immune support recommendations with ideas that you can incorporate into your daily life! In this blog we’re going to dive into lifestyle recommendations that help support the immune system. Inflammation and stress are both factors that have a direct effect on the immune systems. Learn how to decrease the effects of stress on your body and limit inflammation.
Car accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. Whether it's a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) can lead to lasting physical and emotional effects. At Dynamic Acupuncture, we specialize in helping patients recover from auto accidents with safe, effective, and drug-free treatments—and we accept MVA insurance (PIP claims).