Portland Acupuncture Studio Has Moved! Portland Acupuncture Studio has moved to Kwan-Yin Healing Arts Center. Our move is officially finished, and we have settled into our new routines at the new clinic spaces. We are so excited to be working with a stellar team of providers at both Kwan-Yin’s East and West Portland locations! Kwan-Yin […]
PMS can sneak up on you each month. Before you know it, you can feel like a different person – easily overwhelmed, tearful, and embarrassingly cranky with your sweetie. It can take a minute to realize that you’re not suddenly a bizarre version of yourself, you’re just premenstrual. Hormones drop in preparation for each period, […]
Struggling with Stomach Bloating and Gas? It’s the weekend and you are so ready to start off on a good foot. You booked your yoga class at your neighborhood studio. You had a smoothie for breakfast. You didn’t have any coffee today. Then, as you are putting on your favorite form-fitting yoga pants, you look […]
What to Know About Children’s Acupuncture It may seem strange (and even worrisome) to think of children having acupuncture treatment. In reality, children’s acupuncture is the gentlest form of treatment. We don’t insert needles at all when we treat children, but instead use small acupressure tools, as well as cupping and bodywork, to gently stimulate […]
Portland Acupuncture Studio Awarded Grant We’re happy to announce that Portland Acupuncture Studio is a proud co-recipient, along with Synergy Women’s Health Care, of a grant from the Portland InterHospital Physicians Association (IPA). Portland Acupuncture Studio offers acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and compassionate integrative health care for women and families. Synergy Women’s Health Care offers affirming […]
Does Acupuncture Work to Treat Insomnia? Feeling exhausted after running a marathon or topping a mountain is exhilarating, but exhaustion after a sleepless night can drain your energy entirely. Insomnia occurs in 40% of adults. People diagnosed with insomnia “may feel tired, tense, lazy, or have delayed reactions, distraction, or headache”. On top of that, […]
If you’ve never had acupuncture before and have a little (or big!) fear of needles, you might be worried about going to see an acupuncturist. We understand this well, but we want you to know that acupuncture needles are not like the hollow injection or hypodermic needles you may have experienced at your doctor’s office. […]
Pandemic Self-care: Movement Many of us are stuck at home these days, and it’s challenging to get used to. Hang in there! Here are some ideas to stay active and healthy while social distancing. It goes without saying that we need to keep exercising during this time. Exercise is essential for hormonal and digestive balance, […]
Finally ready to have a baby? These 20 tips for getting pregnant faster can help you meet your family-building goals on time. We’re always told we shouldn’t rush having a baby – but when we’re finally ready, how can we make sure we can do it safely, just when we want to? These 20 tips […]
Let’s discuss exercise and fertility. If you’re planning for a pregnancy, the idea that exercise could be bad for you probably hasn’t crossed your mind. Most people concentrating on improving their health think that eating the right foods and getting more exercise are at the top of the list. Many types of gym programs and […]
