Recently, Whitney completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. This program focuses on evidence-informed practice, integrative diagnostics, current research, and inter-professional communication. Congratulations to Whitney!

In fact, becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist is quite the process! From my own experience at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), to start off, you need to have an undergraduate Bachelors degree.… Read the rest!

It’s Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day! This year, AOM Day is Saturday, October 24th. Created by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), AOM Day seeks to increase public awareness about Alternative medicine. It also shows the progress, promise, and benefit of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 

In celebration of this day, here are some facts about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine!… Read the rest!

Did you know that Acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for back pain? In fact, Acupuncture is recommended by the Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians for the treatment of acute or subacute low back pain.

Many people experience back pain. It can hinder our quality of life and make activities, sitting, or walking difficult. … Read the rest!

Eat a balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and protein. Also try to avoid or limit sugar and alcohol intake. 

Get a full night’s sleep! We recommend about 8 hours per night. Start your sleep routine 30-60 minutes before bed, and put that phone away!… Read the rest!

The opposite of Yin is Yang. Therefore, in TCM, Yang is responsible for warming and activating the body and its functions. Cold symptoms arise when there is a deficiency of Yang in the body. These can be a feeling of cold, preference for warmth, cold limbs, pale and frequent urine, and low energy.… Read the rest!