Archive for October, 2009

Member Name: Cheryl Kalsch-Lowrance
Business Name: New Leaf Acupuncture
Business Address: 343 SE 3rd Ave
City: Hillsboro
State: OR
Zip: 97123
Phone Number: 503-352-0909
Website: http://

Specialty/Expertise: Full Service Acupuncture including Chinese herbs, cupping, moxa and micro-current therapy

Business Description: New Leaf Acupuncture offers a quiet, relaxing place to heal that comes with a small single practice office. Since your acupuncturist is often your receptionist, it’s not hard to get an opportunity to talk to her, as long as you don’t mind leaving a message and waiting for a return call. The office is easy to find, just off Baseline in Hillsboro. Parking is very accessible and the Hillsboro Transit Center MAX stop is just a block away.

Member Name: Amy Chitwood Burslem, LAc
Business Name: Calm Acupuncture, LLC
Business Address: 2920 SW Dolph Court
City: Portland
State: Oregon
Zip: 97219
Phone Number: 503-244-0500
Website: www.portlandacupunctureblog.com
Specialty/Expertise: Women’s Health, Pain Management

Business Description:

Member Name: Laura LaDue, LAc
Business Name: VIDA Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Address: 374 Owens Street SE
City: Salem
State: OR
Zip: 97302
Phone Number: 503-399-1400
Website: http://www.lauraladue.com

Specialty/Expertise: Acupuncture/Chinese Herbal Medicine

Business Description: Laura earned her Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the prestigious Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2009. Laura’s rigorous four-year program included specialized training and clinical practice in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Western medical pathology and treatment, shiatsu massage, nutritional support, and other therapies. Prior to beginning her Masters program, Laura had a career in Public Health and she holds an undergraduate degree in Health Science and Anthropology/ Sociology. Her desire to be more directly involved in patient care inspired Laura to pursue her education and training as a healthcare practitioner. Laura is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Oregon and is nationally certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Laura’s style is gentle, effective and par-ticipatory. She is committed to providing her patients with the highest standard of care based on an attitude of openness, warmth, professionalism and respect.

Member Name: Alexis Goldstein, L.Ac.
Business Name: Anatomy Acupuncture, LLC
Business Address: 2143 NE Broadway St
City: Portland
State: OR
Zip: 97232
Phone Number: 971/219.2394
Website: www.anatomyacupuncture.com
Specialty/Expertise: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Musculo-skeletal, Pain Management
Business Description: At Anatomy Acupuncture we provide an integrative approach to orthopedic and sports medicine as well as general health in the Portland metro area. Our approach combines the best of Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomedical modalities to keep you healthy and active. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality health care for your body, mind and soul.

Also located on the west-side at: 510 SW 3rd Ave #201, Portland, OR 97204

Member Name: Gary Dreger, ND, LAc
Business Name: Natural Health Works, PC
Address/Business Address: 710 John Adams St
City: Oregon City
State: OR
Zip: 97045
Phone Number: 503-722-7776
Website: http://www.naturalhw.com
Specialty/Expertise: 20+ years of experience. Licensed Acupuncturist and Naturopathic physician.

Business Description: Welcome! Natural Health Works, PC provides optimal health care for every individual. Our clinic is able to fully meet the needs of our patients by providing several services in one convenient location. We have six practitioners; two doctors, one acupuncturist, two massage therapist and a licensed professional counselor. The medical services we offer include the full scope of Naturopathic Medical Treatments, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and Therapeutic Injection Therapies such as Prolotherapy and Biopuncture.

Member Name: Steven A. Foster-Wexler
Business Name: Alpine Acupuncture, LLC
Business Address: 628 NW York Drive, Suite 104
City: Bend
State: OR
Zip: 97701
Phone Number: (541) 330-8283
Website: www.BendAcupuncture.com
Sepcialty/Expertise: Pain, Women’s Health, Palliative Care & Hospice, Addictions
Business Description:

Member Name: Rebecca Hurwood
Business Name: All Ways Well, LLC
Business Address: 1525 SW Park Ave., Suite 103
City: Portland
State: OR
Zip: 97201
Phone Number: (503)445-8888 ext. 1
Website: http://www.allwayswell.com
Specialty/Expertise: TCM, Acupuncture, Manaka style Japanese Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tuina, Digestive Disorders, Women’s Health, Allergies, low back pain, neck pain, sports injury and recovery, preventative wellness treatment, foot reflexology

Business Description: All Ways Well is an Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine practice in Portland, Oregon belonging to Rebecca Hurwood, LAc, MAcOM. Rebecca Hurwood is a licensed acupuncturist dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals by using a combination of acupuncture, massage, foot reflexology and Chinese herbology.

Rebecca’s Philosophy
I believe in Chinese medicine as a holistic approach to health that awakens and optimizes the bodies’ natural healing abilities. I believe that every body is unique and different and I will work with you to determine your individual health care needs. I also believe in limitless potential – to live, to love, to laugh and to heal. My intention as a health care provider is to use all my tools to help you achieve your wellness goals, maintain your health and live life to its fullest.

Member Name: Gene Bruno, OMD, LAc
Business Name: The Acupuncture Center
Business Address: 1880 Lancaster Dr. NE Suite 111
City: Salem
State: OR
Zip: 97305
Phone Number: 503 371-8770
Website: http://www.acudoctor.com
Specialty/Expertise: Classical Acupuncture

Business Description:    Gene Bruno, OMD, LAc, FNAAOM is an American acupuncturist and doctor of Oriental Medicine, well known as one of the founders helping to establish the first school of acupuncture (New England School of Acupuncture) in the United States in 1975. He was born in Los Angeles and grew up in West L.A. He attended UCLA as an undergraduate. While at UCLA, Dr. Bruno became a staff acupuncturist for the National Acupuncture Association (NAA) located in Westwood, California. As an NAA acupuncturist he participated in the Acupuncture Pain Clinic at UCLA medical school in 1972.

In 1971, Bruno accepted an appointment as on of the Directors of the NAA’s Veterinary Acupuncture Research Project. He and his associate, Dr. John Ottaviano, introduced Veterinary Acupuncture into the United States for the first time. The result of this work of the NAA’s veterinary research team let to the training of veterinarians in acupuncture by Drs. Bruno and Ottaviano. And this led to the establishment of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association (IVAS) in 1974. The IVAS is international and now has members in many countries including Italy and Australia.

In addition to the extensive research on developing veterinary acupuncture, Bruno has done research at Harvard Medical School and at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, looking into the practical applications of acupuncture in the treatment of pain, and the successful use of acupuncture for anesthesia during surgery. Dr. Bruno also developed a treatment protocol for using micro-current stimulation to treat Macular Degeneration.

Bruno has served on numerous boards including the Acupuncture Committees of the Board of Medicine of Oregon and Board of Medicine of Washington. He was served as president of the American Association of Oriental Medicine, the national association representing all acupuncturists in the U.S. from 2002 to 2004. In 2007, Dr. Bruno was elected to the Executive Board of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS). He currently serves as the Permanent Advisor to the Trudy McAlister Fund, which awards scholarships to students of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Awards Pioneers and Leaders Award October – 2007 – Presented by American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Founders of the Profession Lifetime Achievement Award – October 2006 – Presented by American Association of Oriental Medicine Special Award for Advancing Oriental Medicine in the State of Oregon – October 1993 – Presented by the Oregon Acupuncture Association Special Merit Award for the Founding of Veterinary Acupuncture in the US July 1975 – Presented by the National Acupuncture Association

Member Name: PK Melethil
Business Name: Melethil Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Address/Business Address: 8755 SW Citizens Drive, Suite 101
City: Wilsonville
State: Oregon
Zip:    97070
Phone Number: 503-682-9319
Website: TuiNaAcupuncture.com
Specialty/Expertise: Chronic and Resistant conditions- Chronic Pain (MVA-PIP, Workers Compensation),

Business Description: Are you troubled by a continuing health concern that doesn’t go away? Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a unique approach to understanding common complaints. Acupuncture is very effective for soft tissue injuries.

I use acupuncture, TuiNa (acupressure, deep tissue) and Chinese herbs to reduce pain due to chronic and resistant conditions, such as headaches and low back pain, and acute trauma such as motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and workplace injuries. PIP cases and worker compensation cases are billed directly. Having worked with elderly and fragile patients, my techniques are gentle and effective for pain relief due to soft tissue injuries.

If you wish to discuss your health concerns before scheduling a visit, please leave a phone message and I’ll call you back. My hours are flexible, and I schedule appointments by telephone. Evening hours are available some days of the week.

Based on the urgency of your healthcare needs, I should be able to see you within a day or two. In case of cancellations, please provide at least 24 hours notice.

Member Name: Ellen Shefi
Business Name: Lotus Acupuncture
Business Address:    13720 S. Clackamas River Dr.
City: Oregon City
State: Oregon
Zip: 97045
Phone Number: 503.656.1956
Website: www.lotusacupunctureor.com
Specialty/Expertise:

Business Description: Lotus Acupuncture creates a quiet, comfortable and safe healing space that patients enjoy. We are located on 20 acres of wooded land across from the Clackamas River. Oregon City is located 25 minute drive southeast of Portland’s downtown and is easily accessible by highway.

Ellen Shefi will assist you in your healing process and health plan. She will be your personal guide in your healthcare: sometimes being an active detective to uncover the dis-ease; other times working with you to be a catalyst in balancing your energy and your life. In Chinese medicine, each person and disease is viewed uniquely. Therefore, each treatment is tailored to the unique needs of the patient at that particular time.

Ellen Shefi has been working in health care for over 30 years. She began her career in nutrition receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 1976. She worked overseas in the field of dietetics and nutrition for 10+ years as Head Dietitian of HaEmek Hospital, private clinics, governmental agency and teaching. Then she returned to school to study naturopathic medicine at NCNM (National College of Naturopathic Medicine) and acupuncture at OCOM (Oregon College of Oriental Medicine). She graduated with a degree in Oriental Medicine in 1989 and has been practicing as a Licensed Acupuncturist since that time. She also received a license in Massage Therapy in 1987. Ellen is certified in Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection. She has taught at OCOM over the years and has lectured nationally. She is currently mentoring students and acupuncturists.