Portland Acupuncture Treatment Trusted For Pain Relief:
START THE SHIFT
We combine traditional acupuncture in Portland with dry needling to help patients recover from injuries, reduce discomfort related to chronic and orthopedic conditions, and strengthen mobility.
RECOVER FASTER
BY BRINGING CIRCULATION TO THE TARGETED MUSCLE TISSUE AND SURROUNDING STRUCTURES
RELIEVE PAIN
BY BOOSTING THE PRODUCTION OF PAIN-REDUCING NEUROTRANSMITTERS
MOVE BETTER
BY RECREATING HEALTHY NEURAL PATHWAYS BETWEEN THE MUSCLES + THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
RELEASE TENSION
BY FREEING HOLDING PATTERNS IN YOUR FASCIA + SCAR TISSUE
Personalized Acupuncture Treatment in Portland, OR
Pain changes both how you move and how you live.
At our Portland acupuncture clinic, we combine anatomical and neurophysiological principles with traditional acupuncture to address pain at the source. When discomfort affects a specific area of the body, that is where we focus treatment.
This approach improves neurological signaling, increases circulation, and releases tension in impacted muscles to support recovery and healing.
Acupuncture & Dry Needling In Portland For Pain Relief
Are you ready to move without pain, tension, or stiffness?
We offer dry needling in Portland with our acupuncture treatment to target the root cause of your pain and discomfort. This technique is effective for orthopedic conditions and pain management.
Thin needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points, muscles, and connective tissue to provide targeted relief, improve mobility, increase circulation, and restore function.
Aligned with modern Western medicine, this approach delivers relief at the source. Our acupuncturists perform dry needling as part of your treatment. Releasing these trigger points helps resolve painful knots in your muscles locally that often refer pain to other parts of your body.
The Following Treatments Are Offered Only With Acupuncture Treatment:
Gua Sha (Also known as scraping)
Gua sha (also known as scraping) uses a small ceramic tool to apply pressure with targeted scrapes of the skin and muscle tissue, helping break up scar tissue and stimulate healing.
The treatment can help increase blood flow, reduce inflammation by promoting healing in that targeted area of the body, and relieve pain. Other benefits include relieving tight muscles and swelling, leading to symptom relief.
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture applies a gentle, low-frequency electrical stimulation to needles to enhance their effect.
This treatment works on multiple levels to ease pain. It is effective for releasing muscle tension, altering how the brain interprets pain messages, and stimulating the release of “feel-good” endogenous endorphins in the central nervous system. This treatment can improve chronic pain like arthritis, muscle spasms, stress, and also improve blood flow to promote healing.
Cupping Therapy
Are your muscles feeling tense? Cupping therapy uses suction cups on the skin to create a vacuum-like effect at areas of stiffness or pain.
This technique improves blood circulation, relieves muscle spasms, breaks up tension, and reduces inflammation.
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Conditions We Treat With Acupuncture
Our acupuncturists use acupuncture and dry needling treatments to help patients find relief from pain and mobility issues.
Concussion
Our Portland Acupuncturist Team
Your Path to Whole Body Wellness
We are a Portland acupuncture clinic specializing in pain relief and orthopedic care. We work with a wide range of clients, from desk-bound professionals to competitive and professional athletes, helping them move, perform, and feel their best. Our approach treats the body as an interconnected system, combining traditional techniques with dry needling to release trigger points, while recognizing the critical role of fascia in musculoskeletal health. Through personalized, evidence-informed care, we focus on reducing pain, enhancing performance, and accelerating recovery, so people of all ages can lead more active, fulfilling lives.
New Patient? Learn Our Steps to Feeling Better with Acupuncture in Portland
If you’re new to acupuncture or scheduling your first appointment at our clinic, here’s what you need to know about your first visit.
Step 1. Check Insurance
We accept most forms of insurance for acupuncture treatment. Verify your benefits with your insurance and learn more about insurance plans we accept.
Step 2. Schedule an Appointment
Scheduling is quick and easy. Choose a date and time that works best for you through our online appointment system.
How Long is the Appointment:
The treatment is about 50 minutes. The first 15 minutes are spent reviewing intake information, followed by the treatment. Based on your symptoms, we use acupuncture and dry needling with other supportive treatments.
Step 3. Come In
Come in for an appointment. We’ll listen to your concerns, learn where you're experiencing pain and discomfort, and provide a treatment plan.
What to Wear:
A common question for our acupuncturists: “Am I dressed correctly for the appointment?”
You don’t need to worry about what to wear. If certain points aren’t accessible, similar to a massage, we provide bed sheets to patients so that they’re comfortable and covered during treatment.
Step 4. Feel Better
Start your journey to feeling better and moving freely without pain.
What to Expect After:
You’ll likely feel relaxed after treatment. That’s a normal response. Acupuncture targets the peripheral nervous system and connects to your central and autonomic nervous systems, which helps place your body into a resting state.
We often encourage light exercise after orthopedic treatments, even if it’s just a quick walk around the block before getting into your car.
If you’re also in physical therapy, it’s best to schedule your PT appointments and do your PT exercises post-treatment for this same benefit. This reinforces the connection between your muscles, neural pathways, and your brain to support healing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture In Portland:
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
The needles we use for acupuncture are different from those that are commonly used in the medical field. Our acupuncture treatment uses thin needles that our patients often don’t even feel. We often tell our patients that acupuncture shouldn’t be painful, but it’s not sensationless. During treatment, you may feel sensation, but it’s similar to a deep tissue massage when you feel the impact from the treatment.
What Does an Acupuncture Treatment in Portland Include?
Our primary treatment is orthopedic acupuncture with dry needling. We use thin needles at the source of the pain to release muscle tension to provide relief and promote healing. We combine this with electroacupuncture, gua sha, cupping, and other therapies to reduce inflammation and restore function to the area causing discomfort.
What Can Acupuncture Help With?
At our Portland acupuncture clinic, we focus on pain and orthopedic conditions. Most of our patients come in because pain is getting in the way of staying active, getting through their workday, or moving comfortably.
We also work with patients who are recovering from injuries or surgeries. Our goal is to help you feel better and get back to your daily routine.
We combine acupuncture and dry needling to reduce inflammation, release muscle tension, and support healing, so you can get back to your normal routine. Most patients notice improvement within the first few visits.
See our services page to learn about the conditions we treat.
How Much Does an Appointment Cost?
A new patient appointment is $145. A returning appointment is $100. We take most insurance plans, including PIP for acupuncture coverage after car accidents.
You can check online or call before you come in to see what your plan covers.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Yes. At our Portland acupuncture clinic, patient safety is our top priority. All of our acupuncturists hold advanced degrees, are licensed, and have completed extensive training. We only use sterile, one-time-use needles for treatment and prioritize patient safety. Our team holds the following credentials:
- Kate Saul: Master’s in Acupuncture, Sports Medicine Acupuncture certified
- Olivia Rivera: Doctorate in Acupuncture, former collegiate athlete
- Haley Bott: Doctor of Acupuncture
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
For acupuncture treatment, we usually schedule weekly appointments for 3-4 weeks, and then from there, we’ll make recommendations for adjustments to your schedule based on your progress through treatment. Some patients will continue monthly appointments to keep their pain under control long-term.