ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Jennifer Moody, DAOM, Dip.OM., LAc
Founder & Licensed Acupuncturist
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:15am-3pm
Tues: 915am-2pm
(503) 914-2747 - Phone
(503) 296-2843 - Fax
My treatment philosophy is to treat the whole person, addressing all aspects of my patients’ lives. I would like to help my patients bring balance to all areas of the their life, physical/mental/spiritual health, diet, and lifestyle habits. -Jennifer
In the beginning …Becoming an acupuncturist was, for me, like a meandering journey on a scenic highway with several stops along the way. The adventure began with four years in the navy where I literally sailed the high seas. After, in Portland, I indulged my love of food as a chef for 10 years in several well-known restaurants. Subsequently my food focus included a 10 year stint as an organic farmer.Working with my hands in food and farming made me cognizant of nutrition as the first line of defense in healthcare. After all, food is what the body understands and assimilates most easily. We take in sustenance from the earth and transform it into energy in order to thrive and survive. Ultimately I determined my natural desire to offer comfort and care would serve a wider audience and be of more value if I pursued the path of Chinese medicine that was already part of my personal health plan.I suffered for years from chronic pain. Western medicine offered only short-lived relief. My doctor suggested I try acupuncture and after a series of treatments I felt my body respond and find relief from daily pain. My body healed itself with treatments that have been helping people for thousands of years.In service to learning …I earned a Master’s (MAcOM) and a Doctorates (DAOM) degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland. I am Oregon State licensed and nationally board certified (NCCAOM) as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, including acupuncture and herbs. Studies included my special interest in woman's health, pediatrics, oncology and mental/emotional health. I treat patients for the entire spectrum of conditions and ailments including, but not limited to, musculoskeletal, allergies and digestive. Bringing the body back to balance so it may heal itself is the goal I share with all clients.I am certified in 1,000 hand Buddha Qigong. I occasionally teach classes and also offer one on one instruction. This is a grounding and heart-opening form of Qigong beneficial to all. This practice encourages a sense of calm and peace to the heart and mind and has the additional benefit of improving memory function.Adding balance to life …I continue to love to cook, especially with the bounty from my garden. I love to play outdoors in all kinds of weather with my beautiful daughter and our dog. The ocean is my soul mate and the garden is my sanctuary. My work is, and always will be, based on passion for life and love of the universe around us. We are one.
James Arellano, LAc
Five Element Acupuncture & Herbalism
Mon, Tues & Wed: 11am-7pm
Contact/Scheduling:
(503) 914-2747 - Phone
(503) 296-2843 - Fax
Holistic Wellness
My speciality is Worsley Five Element Acupuncture. I treat chronic illness, pain and mental-emotional aspects of health with a focus on sustainable changes to quality of life. Herbs and gentle bodywork are employed as needed to support this transformation.
Rooted in Nature
Growing up in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, I developed a lifelong appreciation for the changing of seasons, the beauty of the outdoors, and the bounty of nature. My love of nature and passion for holistic health lead me to the study of East Asian Medicine, where the same natural principals of transformation and interdependence create a framework for understanding the unfolding of wellness and vitality in the human body.
Nourishing Life
My style of practice is in the lineage of Worsley Five Element Acupuncture, promoting health by harmonizing the individual body with the gestural dynamics of nature. The end goal of treatment is always the resolution of presenting illness and symptoms, but for many of us living with chronic pain or illness, resolution is a slow and long process. Along the way of healing, Five Element Acupuncture emphasizes quality of life, promoting individually meaningful wellbeing and vitality here and now. It is possible to live a full and fulfilling life even as the arc of healing plays out, and my goal is to help patients reach their health goals, while also helping them live a life rich with purpose and joy along the way.
In the past, I have worked in public health clinics and worked extensively with mental-emotional complaints including depression, anxiety and PTSD. For many of us, mental-emotional discomfort comes along with chronic pain, fatigue and inflammation. I specialize in untangling these interconnected webs of discomfort, addressing all aspects simultaneously.
When not practicing, I spend time with my family, hiking and camping, reading and drinking tea. Sharing my love of nature with my children is my favorite pasttime.
Educational and Contemplative Services
I specialize in the Classical Chinese symbol science of BaZi, similar to astrology. With this tool, it is possible to understand individual narratives of health, constitution and personality through the symbols of the Five Elements and Chinese Zodiac, as well as provide guidance to further promote ease of living and quality of life. I offer personalized readings and seasonal guidance for health and wellness. I also offer Qigong instruction in the Jin Jing Gong lineage and Tea Service, modalities for reflection and internal balance.
