​Emma Ellsworth grew up on the east coast outside of Washington DC. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and has completed extracurricular coursework in U.S. food systems as well as nutrition for disease prevention. While pregnant with her daughter, she received her first acupuncture treatment and […]
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After signing up for an introductory Qigong class Brad began studying Chinese Medicine and philosophy in eastern Kentucky in the mid-1990s. In short order, the Qi Gong practice resolved his plantar fasciitis and severe sinus allergies, inspiring him to move to Oregon in 2004 to formally study Chinese Medicine. Brad graduated from the Oregon College
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Tanya graduated from the University of Minnesota with a major in Psychology and minor in Spanish. It was during a study abroad trip that she discovered a love of Chinese medicine and acupuncture and decided to pursue it as a career. She landed in Portland a few years later to attend the Oregon College of
Casey moved to Portland in 2002 and enrolled in the three-year Master’s program in Chinese Medicine at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. A special interest in pain-related disorders prompted him to take extra classes and devote more clinic time to studying advanced acupuncture and massage techniques. These skills are the foundation of Casey’s practice today.
Casey’s focus on musculoskeletal pain disorders, headaches and migraines is complemented by his ability to effectively treat poor digestion, auto-immune diseases and menstrual disorders.
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Physical therapists and chiropractors strive to meet one goal for their patients: to help them live a pain-free life. However, they achieve these goals by different methods. Here are a few ways chiropractors and physical therapists can work to help their patients. These Professionals Share Similar Goals While some aspects of the job are different,
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Pain changes a person’s perception of the world and their place in it. And the onset of chronic pain can change those perceptions irrevocably. Chronic pain is the near-perpetual and unceasing processing of pain signals from the area of injury to the nerves, to the brain, and then back again in an unending cycle. After
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Have you been experiencing pain under your shoulder blade? Shoulder blade pain can wreak havoc on your life. It can make performing daily tasks difficult, and it can keep you from enjoying the activities you once loved. Shoulder pain can have many causes. You might injure your shoulder in an accident or fall, or you
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Chiropractors are lifesavers when it comes to getting rid of back pain and alleviating joint problems. But how much will a visit to a chiropractor cost? As with all medical visits, the cost will depend on a few factors such as the practice you visit, treatment types and plans, or if there are any exams
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Do you suffer from sciatica? Are you wondering what you can do to ease your sciatica pain? Sciatica affects up to 40% of the population. While many people suffer from sciatica, it’s largely misunderstood. People tend to lump sciatica in with recurring back pain, but it’s different. This also means that treatment for sciatica pain
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Throwing out your back can be painful and terrifying. When you throw out your back, it’s important to know what step to take so you don’t make the back injury worse than it already is. What should you do when you throw your back out? Read on to learn the steps you need to take
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Chiropractors are all focused on healing people but often have slightly different ideas and philosophies for the best way to get your body feeling 100%. Choosing a chiropractor can come down to their techniques, specialties, and your rapport with them. You should do your research when it comes to selecting an experienced chiropractor who is
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Over 20% of the US population suffers from chronic pain. To deal with chronic pain, many people visit a chiropractor. According to a recent survey, 29 million American adults have visited chiropractors in the past five years. This accounts for about 10 percent of the population. While there are all kinds of chiropractors to choose
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Even simple auto accidents like fender benders can leave people dealing with a range of injuries and physical pain in their neck and back, especially if the accident was strong enough to cause whiplash. This pain can stick with people for days, years, and even for the rest of their lives if left untreated for
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Are you looking for a new way to relax and thinking that acupuncture or massage might be helpful? While acupuncture and massage are both therapeutic techniques with various health benefits, they are quite different. Knowing the difference between acupuncture vs. massage will help you figure out which one is right for you. Read on to
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You might think that chiropractic and acupuncture treatments are the same, but there are subtle differences between them. Both are known as a solution for pain management as part of a physical rehabilitation program. If you are curious about chiropractic vs. acupuncture treatments, here is our ultimate guide. 13w Are you looking for an experienced
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Whiplash is a common neck injury that results from a motor vehicle accident. It affects both the bones and soft tissues around the neck and the lower part of the head. According to statistics, roughly 3 million people in the USA suffer from whiplash injury each year. As a result, it’s among the top reasons
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From aches and back pain to nausea and an untold number of sleepless nights, pregnancy often comes along with a host of problematic side effects that can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life between the conception and birth of their little bundles of joy. More than half of all pregnant women experience such
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TMJ can be an incredibly painful condition that you can alleviate with chiropractic care. Chiropractors are amazing at relieving pain while promoting healing in your soft tissue. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction can greatly affect your life. Most patients seek to heal over time by using jaw exercises and wearing mouth guards, ice and heat treatments, and
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Having a pinched nerve can make everyday living difficult. Even worse is that it can cause unpredictable pain and limit the range of motion. It’s not a type of pain that you can just learn to live with either. Every movement is a jolting reminder that you have a pinched nerve. But you don’t have
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Do you suffering from pain in certain areas of your body? Does this pain often result in numbness or tingling? Or, does it feel like you have pins and needles going into your body? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a good chance you’re suffering from a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves
Rehabbing from an injury can be a serious process. In some cases, it only takes a couple of weeks to rehab from an injury, while in other cases, it can take months. Luckily, there’s a lot that you can do to ensure the rehabilitation process goes smoothly. You can see a chiropractor, acupuncturist, or
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How to remove heavy metals from the body? Here are several ideas for diet and supplements that will help specifically with the arsenic detoxification.
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Chiropractors are lifesavers when it comes to getting rid of back pain and alleviating joint problems. But how much will a visit to a chiropractor cost? As with all medical visits, the cost will depend on a few factors such as the practice you visit, treatment types and plans, or if there are any exams
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Over 20% of the US population suffers from chronic pain. To deal with chronic pain, many people visit a chiropractor. According to a recent survey, 29 million American adults have visited chiropractors in the past five years. This accounts for about 10 percent of the population. While there are all kinds of chiropractors to choose
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Chiropractors are all focused on healing people but often have slightly different ideas and philosophies for the best way to get your body feeling 100%. Choosing a chiropractor can come down to their techniques, specialties, and your rapport with them. You should do your research when it comes to selecting an experienced chiropractor who is
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Throwing out your back can be painful and terrifying. When you throw out your back, it’s important to know what step to take so you don’t make the back injury worse than it already is. What should you do when you throw your back out? Read on to learn the steps you need to take
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Mizuko graduated from the East West College of Healing Arts and has enjoyed developing a bodywork practice based on genuine client transformation. His work is deep, intuitive, and gradual. He works deep tissue and aims for his clients to experience a reprogramming of their nervous system and an activation of numbed or weak muscles. This
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Elizabeth attended the National University of Natural Medicine and received a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM). During graduate school, Elizabeth spent 2 years in a traditional style Chinese medicine & martial arts apprenticeship studying movement arts and clinical practices for sports injuries. This training included acupuncture and cupping, as well as tuina, Chinese
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Whiplash is a common neck injury that results from a motor vehicle accident. It affects both the bones and soft tissues around the neck and the lower part of the head. According to statistics, roughly 3 million people in the USA suffer from whiplash injury each year. As a result, it’s among the top reasons
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This is a very common question for people new to acupuncture. Yes! Acupuncture is safe! Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a trained and licensed practitioner. In fact, acupuncture has far fewer side effects than most other medical interventions. Because acupuncture needles are so thin the most common complication we see in our clinic
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