Joanna M. Dehen, L.Ac. - Joanna is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Oregon. She has been in the health and wellness field for over 18 years and has had a love for sports and fitness her whole life. She worked as a Personal Fitness Trainer in Hollywood, California before entering the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1998. The 3-year curriculum in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs earned her a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. With a strong background in sport fitness and physical training, Joanna has focused her personal practice on Sports Injury, Pain syndromes, and Rehabilitation. She uses Acupuncture, Oriental Body Massage, Chinese herbs, vitamin supplements, and nutrition to reduce pain medication and support the body in its ability to heal naturally. Through these modalities, clients of all ages, receive a holistic and natural approach to injury so they can return to a functioning, healthy, pain-free lifestyle.

Joanna also works part time as a staff Acupuncturist, at IEP, Immune Enhancement Program. This is a medical specialty clinic where adjunctive therapy for a limited group of disorders is offered; these includes: cancer, HIV infection, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C, and pain syndromes. Please contact Joanna at: jdehen@msn.com or 503-750-1333 for an appointment or questions.

Kathleen Goforth, L.Ac., L.M.T. - Kathleen Goforth, LAc, LMT earned her Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and completed post-graduate studies at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing China. She is also a massage therapist, a certified Qi Gong instructor, an acupuncture detox specialist and Thai Bodyworker. She recently completed her advanced practitioner training in the management of Hepatitis C. Kathleen is a Teaching Assistant at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and a Board member of the Wu Dao Jing Shi International Qi Gong Society. In addition to her private practice, she does substitute work as a public health acupuncturist for Portland Alternative Health Center and Project Quest. Her work is heart-centered, blending Eastern and Western medical traditions with a loving respect for the healing process.

Rachel Ford, L.M.T. [#8292] - Rachel graduated from East-West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon, in 2002. She has worked with chiropractors for over 3 years, learning about the body and how to effectively use massage for injury and pain management. She has also worked in a couple of Portland spas, learning various relaxation massage techniques.

Rachel offers a well-balanced, client-tailored massage either in her office or in the comfort of your home. Her therapeutic massage skills incorporate Swedish, deep tissue, acupressure, pregnancy massage, and chronic pain/ injury management. She is a skilled, knowledgeable professional with a firm and intuitive touch. Rachel offers a Referral Incentive Program. For each client that you refer, you will receive 15 minutes of FREE MASSAGE. Your family, friends and co-workers will be happy and relaxed, and you will receive FREE MASSAGE. Please contact Rachel at: rfordlmt@yahoo.com or 503-997-3620 for an appointment or questions.

"Her therapeutic massages were key in my recovery. Rachel has a wonderful healing touch in her massages, and I highly recommend her to enrich your life." - Nancy
Melissa Shays ND, LAc - Melissa Shays ND, LAc - Melissa Shays is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist blending natural medicine, ancient wisdom, and modern science in each of her treatments. Dr. Shays offers physical & laboratory exams, Chinese and western herbal therapies, diet, detox & nutritional counseling, acupuncture with non-needle options, bio-identical hormones, vitamin & mineral IV, mesotherapy, cranio-sacral therapy and a variety of other bodywork options. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Utah State University, and is a graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine with a Naturopathic Doctoral Degree and a Master of Science in Ori ental Medicine. Melissa has been an AmeriCorps member serving people living in poverty and has practiced in an integrated clinic with a gynecologist specializing in pelvic pain and bio-identical hormones. Whether you are trying to play harder, prevent disease, or seek knowledge about medical treatment options, Dr. Shays is able to inte grate a variety of therapies to meet your individual needs. Please contact Melissa at: melissa@shays.net or 503-750-5277 for an appointment or questions.

Holly Beckwith, Naturopathic Physician - Hi, I am Dr. Holly Beckwith, Naturopathic Physician. As a naturopath, I am here to guide you on your path to wellness by using the most gentle, noninvasive means possible. I do this by using botanicals, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, diet, and lifestyle counseling as my primary modalities. As one of the six principles of naturopathic medicine, I also believe prevention is the best way to stay healthy! I earned my bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and my Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. During my clinical internship, I worked at a wide variety of community clinics in Portland, treating a diverse range of populations and disorders. I have a special interest in pediatrics and women’s health. I enjoy working with patients of all ages, and you'll find my gentle yet enthusiastic approach to healthcare both comforting and inspiring. When not seeing patients, you can find me riding my bike, hiking in the gorge, or picking berries at Mt. Hood with my husband and 3 year old son Rhys. Please visit my website www.drhollybeckwith.com or call 503-250-3763 for more information about how naturopathic medicine can be a part of your path to health.

Atty Zschau, L.Ac. - Atty has been a Licensed Acupuncturist since 1998. Her approach to healing involves the belief that physical health is interconnected with emotional and spiritual well-being. Atty enjoys working with musculo-skeletal injuries such as low back pain, sciatica and disorders of the spine. These disorders may have their root in trauma (as in car accidents) or in more chronic diseases such as stress or overuse syndromes. Like many Acupuncturists, Atty wants you to know that acupuncture can treat many internal disorders, not just pain syndromes. Some of her specialties include sinus problems and sinusitis, issues around childbirth (including breech presentation), asthma, post-surgical fatigue, digestive problems and stress reduction. She uses healing touch (acupressure) in her practice, along with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Atty is also known by her full name, Patricia Zschau, L.Ac. Please contact Atty with inquiries or to schedule an appointment at (503) 753-3503.

Erica Peirson, N.D. - As a Naturopathic Physician, I am dedicated to helping you on your healing path by supporting your body’s own innate healing abilities. I believe the body is very wise and it is important to pay attention to what it needs instead of suppressing what it is trying to tell us. I graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from PSU and received a doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine. I have worked in hospitals throughout my entire adult life, including several years as an EMT. I have much respect for and understanding of conventional medicine. My skills include nutrition, lifestyle counseling, IV therapy, physical medicine, botanical medicine, vitamin and supplement prescribing and disease prevention. My practice focuses on chronic degenerative diseases like osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and arthritis. I also have a special interest in skin disorders such as psoriasis, acne and eczema. The topic of my doctoral thesis was wound healing, which was a wonderful way to learn more about venous stasis ulcers, chronic wounds, and support for patients before surgery. Start your path to health by visiting my website: www.drpeirson.com. Call to make an appointment at (503) 209-9041 or e-mail me at Erica@drpeirson.com.

Mary F. Caselli, N.D., P.C. - Mary Caselli has been a licensed naturopathic physician since 1985.After graduating from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1985, she completed a one year residency program in Gynecology and Family Medicine at NCNM. The following year was spent in India under intensive training and practice of Homeopathic medicine. The emphasis of her practice is Do No Harm, while working with each patient to search for possible underlying causes to their health issues. Using homeopathy, as well as lifestyle/nutrition,exercise,stress reduction, herbal medicine, and spinal manipulation describe her eclectic and comprehensive practice. Both acute and chronic conditions are successfully treated with a comprehensive approach. Over 23 years of practice has shown her that in depth history, physical exam, and appropriate laboratory testing are the most effective tools for insight into the individual patients needs and determining the most effective treatment program for each person. Dr. Caselli can be reached at 503-335-8983 or e-mail: mfcaselli@gmail.com.

Laura Livesay. LMT - I believe massage is the best gift you can give yourself. You will sleep better at night and be more alert during the day. Your body will feel better and you will get sick less often. Massage can relieve pain and reduce stress. It˘s the perfect compliment to living well! Specialties: Lomi Lomi, Medical Massage, Swedish, Therapeutic, Pregnancy & Deep Tissue. Also trained in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. Credentials: OBMT #8067, Member of NCBTMB, Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals & 510 hr Massage Program & 100 hour Medical Massage Certificate, Baltimore School of Massage. Call to make an appointment at 503-490-3653 or e-mail me at lucylauraidaho@yahoo.com.


Alexis Goldstein, L.Ac. - Alexis is a Licensed Acupuncturist with the State of Oregon who is happy to call Portland her new home! Originally from the Washington, DC area, Alexis received her BA in Neuroscience from Bowdoin College in Maine and more recently her MS in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. A life-long interest and participation in medicine, healing and Eastern philosophy coupled with sustaining her own sports-related injuries led Alexis to study and practice with an orthopedic and musculo-skeletal focus. Additionally, by apprenticing the well-known orthopedic acupuncturist Matt Callison for two years Alexis has gained experience with valuable treatment protocols for athletes and injury rehabilitation. Japanese style acupuncture is another passion of Alexis' and this more subtle technique is often used for internal medicine conditions with great success. In addition to general practice, Alexis' treatment repertoire includes patients at UCSD's RIMAC Sports Training Facility, Rady Children's Hospital, UCSD's free clinic program for the underserved, and the Vietnam Veteran's Stand Down. Along with acupuncture Alexis uses bodywork, herbal medicine, therapeutic exercise and nutrition in order to support her patients' healing process and general well-being. You can contact Alexis at 971.219.2394 or alexis.goldstein@gmail.com or check out her website here: http://www.anatomyacupuncture.com/.

Rayna Jacobson, L.Ac., R.N., C.B.P. - Rayna has been in health care for over 30 years. She first received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1980. Working in a variety of settings, including office, hospital, home care and hospice nursing, she developed her skills in technical and intuitive ways. Her interest in Eastern philosophy, meditation and the understanding of the mind/body connection led her the study of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In 1992, she graduated with a Master’s degree in Acupuncture from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Since then, she has been in private practice in Portland, Oregon. In 2003, she added the practice of BodyTalk to her healing arts skills. BodyTalk, an energy medicine modality, believes that the body has innate wisdom that knows how to heal itself. Once the body’s energy systems are properly synchronized and communicating well, healing and repair can occur. This non-invasive, gentle, and safe method is relaxing to receive, and is very effective for a wide variety of conditions. Rayna considers this to be her current nursing practice, accepted by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. With these and other tools, Rayna skillfully treats a wide variety of conditions, including pain, internal diseases, gynecological disorders, allergies, and mental/emotional issues. Contact Rayna at: 503-358-9543 or email at: raynaj@msn.com

Janine Blanchard, OBMT: #16319 - Janine is motivated by wanting to see the potential and well-being of all things. This curiosity has shaped her life. For as long as she can remember, she has been interested in alternative methods and approaches for healing the body and obtaining a healthy lifestyle. After her personal experience receiving the benefits, she committed herself to study Osteopathy in Germany. This has given her the opportunity to have the medical background as well as a philosophical and spiritual approach to the body's healing processes. Over the course of her studies, Janine received extensive training in Craniosacral Therapy, along with Visceral Manipulation and Musculoskeletal Therapies. After moving to Portland and additional training at “East West College of Healing Arts” she received her Oregon license in January 2010. Janine would like her work to function as a guideline for exploration, possibility and inquiry rather than a set of techniques. Her love and appreciation for nature, meditation, pranayama and yoga asanas are the foundation for her work. She is deeply thankful for everything she has learned and humbled by all that arises from it. For more information please visit: http://www.janineblanchard.com or to schedule an appointment call: 503.922.1341


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