Centered Healing
Massage, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Northeast Portland. A holistic clinic combining massage therapy, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to support pain relief, stress and…
Acupuncturists & acupressure in Portland, OR
6 human-vetted listings in Portland. Licensed acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners — acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, herbs and fertility care.
See them on the map →Common Ground Wellness Cooperative
A 40-year healing co-op with a communal soaking pool and sauna. For more than 40 years, Common Ground has been Portland's home for alternative healing: a cooperative of 20+ practitioners offering…
Open Wellness PDX
Naturopathic and regenerative medicine clinic in North Portland. A root-cause naturopathic and regenerative medicine clinic founded by naturopathic doctors and licensed acupuncturists. Its team of…
People's Health Clinic of Portland
Free monthly pop-up clinic for naturopathic care, acupuncture and massage. A nonprofit free holistic health clinic serving people facing economic injustice and other systemic barriers. On the last…
Root Whole Body
Naturopath, acupuncture, yoga, café and saunas in Slabtown. Root Whole Body is a small complex across from the Slabtown New Seasons with a naturopath, acupuncturist, yoga studio and café alongside…
The Everett House Community Healing Center
Co-ed, clothing-optional community soaking and healing center. The Everett House is a co-ed, clothing-optional, non-sexual community healing centre with a large outdoor soaking pool, dry cedar sauna…
About acupuncture
Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine. A licensed acupuncturist inserts very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body. Many also use acupressure, cupping, moxibustion or herbal formulas.
First visits often run 60 to 90 minutes and include questions about your health, sleep and digestion. Needles are thin and most people feel little more than a light tap; you then rest for 20 to 40 minutes.
Choosing someone in Portland
- Make sure they're licensed (L.Ac. in most states) and use single-use sterile needles.
- Ask about their focus, such as pain, fertility support or stress.
- Check whether they take insurance; some plans cover acupuncture.
Questions
How many acupuncture options are there in Portland?
Sanctuary Ground lists 6 human-vetted acupuncture options in Portland, Oregon.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel a brief pinch or nothing at all. The needles are much finer than those used for injections.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Sometimes. Some plans cover it for certain conditions; ask your insurer and the clinic.