About Dr. Whitney Green Bautista LAc, DACM, MAcOM

Dr. Whitney is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health through Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, inspired by her own profound personal journey. Introduced to acupuncture during a time of desperation, she found relief and a path to wellness, which sparked her passion for this ancient practice.  Dr. Whitney specializes in musculoskeletal pain, injury recovery, and women’s health including fertility support, pregnancy care, postpartum care, menstrual pain,  menopause and cosmetic acupuncture. 

Dr. Whitney is a Licensed Acupuncturist and is Nationally Board Certified by the NCCAOM as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine to practice acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Dr. Whitney earned her Master Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in 2012 and her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Pacific College of Health Sciences in 2020. Her most recent studies focused on evidence-informed practice, integrative diagnostics, research, and inter-professional communication.

Dr. Whitney also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science from Oregon State University and has studied Advanced Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Dr. Whitney has extensive training in sports injuries and pain management with her certificate in Whitfield Reaves Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program (2016). She is certified through National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) in the NADA protocol, an acupuncture protocol used for addiction, mental health, and emotional trauma. She is also certified to teach 1000 Hands Buddha Qigong through Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School.

A native Oregonian, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys in the beautiful outdoors and combining her knowledge of Nutrition Science and Chinese Medical Nutrition in the kitchen. Dr. Whitney values giving back to the community she grew up in through the Tigard Rotary Club and serves as a board member of the Tigard Chamber of Commerce.

About Dr. Alvin Bautista DC, MS

Dr. Bautista was born and raised in Manila, Phillippines.  When he was twelve years old, he and his family moved to Beaverton, Oregon and has since called Oregon his home.  He graduated from Beaverton High School in 2005 and pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon.

While studying at U of O, a class in Complementary and Alternative Medicine opened the door to the field of Chiropractic.  His interest in the field’s focus on hands on adjustments and movement as a therapeutic approach to health care and wellness solidified his career direction.  He chose to attend the Western States University in Portland, Oregon to study and be a chiropractic physician.

Growing up in an active home, he was always involved in sports.  In high school he swam, paddled, and played football and rugby.  This interest in sports grew to focus his education in sports medicine, neurology and functional movement. He graduated UWS with his chiropractic doctorate along with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science in 2014. 

Dr. Bautista has attended numerous treatment-based continuing education courses and specializes on the efficacy of chiropractic in treating whiplash injuries, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, soft tissue therapies, temporomandibular (TMJ) joint dysfunction, musculoskeletal disorders and wellness care.

While he is not active at the clinic, Dr. Bautista likes to spend time with his lovely wife, Whitney, relatives and friends.  Dr. Bautista is also involved in the local Filipino-American Friendship club.

His hobbies include: passionately cheering for the Oregon Ducks and Portland Trail Blazers, working out, exploring Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, travelling with his wife, paddling, rafting, playing the Ukulele, and taking care of his house plants.

Dr. Bautista’s primary focus is providing the best quality care in an ethical and affordable way while assisting his patients resume the activities they love.  He works closely with acupuncturists, naturopaths, physical therapists, personal trainers in the area as well as other medical facilities to provide the best care for his patients.

About Laura Goff, LAc, MSOM, RYT-200

Laura is in her 15th year of practicing acupuncture. She’s a graduate of OCOM with an MSOM and an NCCAOM board certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbologist. She completed her undergraduate degree from Ivy League school, University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Fine Arts and Urban Studies with an Anthropology minor.

She has an adaptive approach to acupuncture. Her Sports Medicine Acupuncture training with Matt Callison and her super anatomy heavy yoga training with Julie Gudmestad have enriched her orthopedic assessment and pain treatment skills. It’s not all orthopedics though. Laura treats the whole person and is adept at working with emotional pain and myriad internal conditions including women’s and men’s health, digestive concerns, sleep, immune imbalances, neurological concerns and more.

She integrates various acupuncture styles depending on what works for the patient including foundational Traditional Chinese Medicine, gentle Japanese Meridian Therapy, spirit focused Five Element and all the amazing modalities that go with these: cupping, moxibustion, gua sha and Japanese bodywork (Zen Shiatsu and So Tai).  One of the reasons Laura’s treatments feel so amazing is because she has a rich practice and training in various kinds of energy medicine including Qi Gong, Yoga and Andean spiritual medicine. She is also a big fan of essential oils and integrates Aroma Point Therapy (applying essential oils to acupoints) into most of her sessions. 

Outside of the clinic, Laura teaches Yoga, One Thousand Hands Buddha Qi Gong and Self Care classes.  She is a lifelong learner and teacher. Currently she is studying and planning to certify to teach more qi gong forms with the Ling Gui School. Her travel bucket list is to visit the Peruvian Andes and study in person with her teacher, Puma Freddy Quispe Singona.

When not at the clinic, Laura is hanging out with her kids, husband, dog Bella and friends, traveling, dancing, climbing, hiking, skiing and eating delicious food her husband makes.