Acupuncture is a type of health care that falls under the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which originated 3000 years ago. In simplest terms, acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific sites in the body to affect health. These points lie within specific areas that serve to improve circulation, regulate nervous system […]
It’s common to become concerned about the state of our fertility when we start planning to have a baby. If you’re making the transition from preventing pregnancy to starting a family, you may be wondering about the following questions about fertility. Let us help answer them. Top 5 Questions About Fertility 1. Can I increase […]
Supporting Fertility by Honoring Our Bodies Hello! I’m Haley West, LAc. I am so honored to join Portland Acupuncture Studio and the integrative team at Synergy Women’s Health Care. It is with excitement and gratitude that I practice my calling in Chinese medicine and women’s reproductive health. As you might have read in my bio, […]
Not that long ago, many people felt sheepish about telling their doctor they were seeing an acupuncturist. In certain cases, they might have expected to be dismissed or even judged for this out-of-the-box choice. I don’t think most doctors were actually against acupuncture, as much as unfamiliar with it. Over the past 20 years, with […]
When you’ve had a miscarriage, feelings of grief and isolation can be overwhelming. It’s common to feel like you’re carrying around a broken heart that you can’t talk to anyone about. Other losses have their own support groups and recovery programs, but having a miscarriage can feel like you have no one to go to, […]
Ch-, ch-, ch-, changes Exciting changes have come to Portland Acupuncture Studio! As many of you know, we have moved into the new space at Montgomery Park with Synergy Women’s Health Care. The new office is beautiful, and it is a great space to get integrative care. Come by and see us if you haven’t […]
Gratitude in spades Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to do the work I do. I love my job and am honored to have the skills and knowledge to work in my clinic every day. Since it is Thanksgiving, I thought I would write a brief post with some links to help you […]
Portland Magazine Top Doctor 2017 This is a nice start to the new year. I was nominated Top Doctor! In the January issue of Portland Monthly, you will find me amongst a list of wonderful acupuncturists. As a clinician, academic, and researcher, I strive to put my patients first, listen to their needs and concerns, answer […]
Recurrent miscarriage successfully treated with acupuncture and Chinese medicine — a case study Several years ago, I published a case on recurrent miscarriage Chinese medicine treatment success in a 42-year-old woman. It is a wonderful story because this patient reported her fertility doctor did not expect her to conceive without the assistance of in vitro fertilization […]
National Infertility Awareness Week 2016 #NIAW2016 This week, I am partnering with Resolve in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week. This is an annual event highlighting patient and provider advocacy for infertility treatments and access to care. The theme for #NIAW2016 is #StartAsking. The goal is to empower those struggling to build their families with […]
