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Our office will be closed from August 30 to September 13, 2021.

Currently, we are booking appointments for established clients only. We temporarily have a waiting list for new clients. We will begin booking new clients again in late September. If you wish to be on the waiting list, please contact us now. We will reach out after September 13.

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  • Our goal is to treat the roots of illness and produce lasting change.
  • New Clients should expect a series of sessions to obtain optimal results.
  • We adhere to strict COVID-19 safety measures in compliance with State and County guidelines.
  • Appointments are required. 
(503) 227-2127

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Healing Thyroid Disorders: Nutrition and Wellness (Part I)

Understanding Thyroid Disorders The thyroid gland is a key part of the endocrine system, the network of glands that regulate the body’s hormones. Thyroid disorders are common, especially among women, and dangerous to long-term health. A poorly functioning thyroid can put the person at risk for other, serious health conditions, such as infertility and cardiovascular disease. Thyroid disorders are chronic,

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November 13, 2018
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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Potent Partners: Mushroom Nutrition and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Mushroom Nutrition and Medicine, East and West Don’t underestimate the lowly mushroom! There’s far more to mushroom nutrition than you may think. Even the common button mushrooms at the grocery store are packed with valuable nutrients. Wild and specially mushrooms are prized for culinary use across traditional cultures East and West – porcini, morels, chanterelles, truffles, maitake, shiitake, oysters and

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September 14, 2018
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Acupuncture

Change Your Mind: Worry, Obsession and the Earth Element in Five Element Acupuncture, Part II

Thinking and Over-Thinking: the Earth Element in Five Element Acupuncture Information overload is the source of many maladies in the Information Age, discussed in Part I of this blog post on the Earth Element in Five Element acupuncture. Distracted thinking, worry and obsession are so widespread and habitual that they are almost invisible and appear to be a “normal” state

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August 28, 2018
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Food & Recipes

5 Chinese Herbs in Your Kitchen—And How to Use Them

Most modern-day Westerners don’t realize that many medicinal herbs are also foods, or that certain foods possess medicinal qualities. Nutritional therapy has historically played an important role in Chinese herbal medicine and continues to do so today. Many ordinary Chinese people continue to pass along folk knowledge of the medicinal properties of common foods, herbs, and seasonings used in everyday

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August 10, 2018
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Health Tips

Zero Balancing and Kundalini Yoga: Healing and Transformation through Movement, Part I

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August 1, 2018
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Food & Recipes

Food and Your Mood: 7 Key Nutrients for Mental Health

Many people are unaware of the impact that nutrition has on mood, emotions, and cognition. Just by changing the foods you eat, you can elevate your mood and improve mental clarity.  Eating a nutrient-dense whole foods diet provides your mind and body with the metabolites it needs for healthy brain function. While evidence for the impact of food on mental

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July 12, 2018
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Antidepressant Withdrawal: Can Mind-Body Therapies Help?

Depression is widespread in present-day society, and is commonly treated with antidepressants.  As discussed previously, research suggests that mind-body therapies, including acupuncture, can help relieve depression.  But what about antidepressant withdrawal?  What happens when someone is ready to stop their medication? Antidepressants are widely used and still on the rise globally. As of 2013, antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications

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June 10, 2018
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Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Depression: Research and Treatment

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 6.7% (more than 16 million) of American adults each year. Unfortunately, standard treatment options are limited and they are not always effective. Acupuncture for depression offers a safe alternative treatment option, either as a stand-alone practice therapy or combined with antidepressants.  It can mitigate the side effects of antidepressant medication. Acupuncture

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May 10, 2018
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Health Tips

Purification: Diet For a Toxic World

Purification, also known as detoxification, is the use of natural methods to remove toxins from the body and to improve health. While our bodies do have natural pathways and systems for removing toxins, sometimes those systems get overwhelmed and need help. This is especially true if our diet is not the best and we are deficient in vitamins, minerals, and

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April 10, 2018
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Acupuncture — Natural Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a widespread and serious heart condition that causes the heart to beat in an irregular, sometimes rapid rhythm. While some people with AF do not experience any symptoms and may be unaware that they have it, other people experience uncomfortable and even scary symptoms–episodes of arrhythmia that feel like your heart is pounding or fluttering in

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March 10, 2018
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  • The office of Inner Works Acupuncture will be closed from September 5 to September 14, 2020, for a week holiday.

    If you send us a message, please excuse a delay in response. We will respond after Sept. 14.

    Thank you for your patience.

Inner Works Acupuncture is located in the Northwest quadrant of beautiful Portland, Oregon, nestled between Nob Hill and the Pearl District.

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