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BEST ACUPUNCTURE
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WELLNESS & PAIN RELIEF

in the heart of Portland

Mandala is here to support your daily wellness, pain, & stress relief needs, with practitioners who approach your care with a body-neutral, queer-positive, and trauma-informed lens. We are here to guide your healing journey in a way that centers you, exactly where you're at.

We prefer the phrase Complementary Medicine, over "Alternative", as we do not align with an "East vs. West" perspective. We believe that both the Western allopathic model and the Eastern holistic approach balance each other in way that serves us all. We hope Mandala will be your home in Portland for holistic wellness.

CONDITIONS WE TREAT

Choose between our wide range of practitioners & specialties to take the first step toward feeling better.

Pain & Injuries

post surgical rehabilitation
sports medicine
acute & chronic pain such as joint pain, neuropathy, sciatica, piriformis syndrome & more
abdominal & pelvic pain

Internal Medicine

menopause, menstruation & hormonal health
healthy aging
challenges with digestion & elimination
migraines, insomnia, anxiety, and depression

Stress Relief

nervous system regulation
deep rest & spirit healing
lifestyle & habit support

Pregnancy & Postpartum

fertility
pain in pregnancy
c-section recovery
strategies for pain relief with a new baby

Meet Our Practitioners

🤲 What sets acupuncture at Mandala apart?
Our sessions combine a full suite of bodywork to maximize the physical and mental benefits of each session.

One acupuncture treatment can include any number of the following:

•Acupuncture—classic, or orthopedic estim style
•Cupping Therapy—we use silicone & fire cupping!
•Gua sha/ myofascial scraping: also called Graston in other fields
•Massage: we know the acu points are better received after warming up the body
•Aromatherapy: our @snowlotusaromatherapy oils help bring you into a more grounded place as you rest with the needles.

What questions do you have about acupuncture treatment, or what is holding you back from trying? We’d love to answer any questions you have!

🪻As an herbal and holistic healing clinic, we’ve been yearning to transition our garden to drought tolerant medicinal herbs for a long time—and we finally did it this week!

🌤️Come spring, the stroll up to the front door will not only be delightfully fragrant, but also sooo colorful and beautiful. Orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, silver 🥰

You know this is a rainbow-loving kind of establishment, so it begged representation in the garden as well! 🌈🫶🌹🌞🌼🌾🪻

Here’s what you can look forward to seeing in the spring!
•Lavender
•Purple Sage
•Golden Yarrow
•Rosemary
•Thyme
•Bleeding hearts
•Tiger Lillies
•Snow drops
•Artemisia Silver-mound

Happy veteran’s day! We wanted to make sure our community knew that we are in-network providers for the VA for acupuncture & massage.

❓How can you get treatments covered at Mandala as a veteran? Contact your case manager & give them our name to get your referral sent over. (It’s usually pretty quick!) The case manager will then send a referral to our office & even assist getting you scheduled for your first appointment. You could be getting relief as soon as this week! 🤩

🤲 We specialize in pain & stress relief, injuries, pregnancy & postpartum, healthy aging, & hormonal health—all from a whole-human perspective, with providers who will truly listen to you.

📞 Call our office with any questions about how to start your path toward relief—not just for the body, but the mind. 🕊️

Some candids of our peaceful moments in between treatments today. We are here for you Portland. 🏠✨🤲

#acupuncture
#massage
#cupping
#physicaltherapy
#naturopathicmedicine
#portland

Last minute options for Tuesday & Wednesday 🪄

It’s a great time to snag some spontaneous self care to finish out the Portland Summer rush in good spirits and happy bodies! ✨🪩

📣The votes are in, and you named us the Best Acupuncture AND Best Massage clinic of Portland for 2024!

If you are new around here, here’s the TLDR!

〰️We are a cozy healing oasis in central East Portland by Laurelhurst park on Burnside.
〰️We have 13 practitioners offering acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, and naturopathic medicine.
〰️We take insurance for all of our services, and pride ourselves on making scheduling, payment, and treatment straight forward.
〰️We treat most ailments effecting your daily quality of life including: injuries, acute and persistent pain, stress, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and much more.
〰️We have early, late, weekend, AND often last minute appointments
⭐️Our practitioners are all trauma-informed, queer positive, safe space oriented, and body-neutral. You will find only support in this healing house. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are elated and JAZZED to continue showing up every day to amplify your health and wellness.
We love you Portland, thank you for getting out to vote this year, it means the world. 🥹💘🌎

#acupuncture #massage #physicaltherapy #naturopathy #bestofportland2024 #willametteweek #bop24 #wellness #selfcare

Your friendly Mandala acupuncturists @al.reed.acu & @pinswithlinds were treated to a tour of @springfertility’s new location in SlabTown today, and my oh my were we impressed. The fertility journey can be long and arduous, so the where and how of your care are of utmost importance.

These providers met with us and showed us their facility, what sets them apart (state of the art technology, cozy feels, and increased face to face patient care throughout), and also were curious about what we do too! We glow when our western colleagues show interest in complementary medicine modalities like acupuncture and naturopathy. 🤩

Complementary/holistic medicine fertility treatments like acupuncture and naturopathic medicine work so well in supporting IVF, IUI, and fertility in general. The providers at Mandala look forward to working together with our colleagues at Spring. 🙂

Thank you @springfertility !

🌸 Love the flowers but hate the clogged sinuses? Acupuncture has got you covered with just a few little points. 😉

🤧 Springtime in Portland is in full swing! While we have been waiting for all the beauty and sunshine, it brings a brutal allergy for some. Some of our patients have had seasonal allergies for a very long time and some have never had seasonal allergies prior to living in Portland. Either way, acupuncture can help you with the acute side effects of runny or stuffy noses, itchy watering eyes, and sneezing. And also help you long term by boosting your overall immune system!

Acupuncture for allergies is so safe and effective that researchers are taking note! The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery recommends acupuncture as a non-pharmacological therapy for allergic rhinitis. They noted that it is specifically helpful for environmental allergies such as pollen, dust mites, molds, dander and more. (1)

Some of our favorite acupuncture points for seasonal allergies are: Bi Tong, Juliao, Yin Tang, and Zan Zhu. You might notice yourself already rubbing these points to open up your sinuses so you can ahhhh... breathe again. Tiny little needles in those spots really help bring the relief to another level.

Seidman MD, Gurgel RK, Lin SY, et al. Clinical practice guideline: Allergic rhinitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;152(1 Suppl):S1-S43. doi:10.1177/0194599814561600

#allergies #acupuncture #portland

🔥It’s that time of year again for Willamette Week’s Best of Portland Poll! 🔥

**Link in bio! 😉**

We would be thrilled if you thought of us when voting for your favorite spots in these categories:
•Best Acupuncture
•Best Massage
•Best Physical Therapy
•Best Natural or Alternative Medicine Clinic

🫶 Thank you for choosing us for all your wellness and holistic medicine needs Portland!

We aren’t trying to keep any secrets around here…this is your nudge towards dipping your toes into the acupuncture pool that is pure soothing body & soul relief. 🕯️✨

You ever feel like you need the ol unplug/ replug move done on your brain (or your spine 😂)?

Acupuncture works because it addresses both the symptom and the cause, the root and the branch if you will. 🌱 It reduces inflammation, increases circulation, helps your brain regulate physical sensation and pain stimulus better, helps muscles engage more rhythmically for every day movement and exercise… the list is dense, and the results are reliable.

We look forward to see you. ✨🫶

#Acupuncture #loveisblind #portland #painrelief #chinesemedicine #mandalamedicine

📣Did you know that acupuncture is one of the best and least painful ways to naturally induce labor?

This patient (with her permission to share of course!) utilized scheduling induction acupuncture twice the week before her due date, once on Wednesday, then again on Friday. And contractions began promptly Saturday morning!

Q: Is acupuncture safe throughout the entire pregnancy?
A: Absolutely! The more the merrier—truly.

Q: Have acupuncturists been properly trained for pregnant bodies & safety accommodations for baby?
A: Yes! Acupuncturists have a master’s degree & thousands of supervised clinical hours, plus a medical board license & are well equipped to give you the specialized care you need.

Q: Can acu help my pregnancy induced back pain?
A: Oooooh can it. Acupuncture combined with the manual therapy bodywork (cupping, massage, shiatsu, myofascial scraping) you will receive at mandala, you will feel relief after your first treatment.

Q: Do you have other options at Mandala for pregnancy care?
A: Yes we do! We have Pelvic Floor physical therapy & massage!

❓What are you curious about acupuncture during pregnancy?

🔥 Christina Hart is an acupuncturist at Mandala and she incorporates cupping into her treatments!

Something that sets acupuncture at Mandala apart is that all acu treatments are combined with manual therapy including cupping, myofascial scraping or gua sha, or massage.

🤲 Christina is a Sports Medicine Acupuncture trained practitioner and truly has “the touch”.

🩻 Do you crave working with someone who can put their hands on your back and know *precisely* where THE SPOT is? Do you deeply need to turn your brain off and just be taken care of? You have found your practitioner.

She effortlessly blends the mind of a western orthopedic sports medicine pro, with the kind, gentle ear of someone who really listens to what your spirit needs that day. Christina is in the clinic Tuesday & Friday mornings, and Wednesday Thursday afternoons.

📆 Book your first acupuncture and bodywork session with her asap!

#acupuncture #cupping #sportsmedicine #orthopedics #chinesemedicine #wellness #portlandacupuncture #pdxacupunctureclinic

💧💰Budget friendly electrolyte recipe below to keep on hand for life!

We love the convenience of electrolyte tablets and powder for on the go, but for those of us who rely on the true life upgrade that is regular electrolyte hydration….$1.50 per serving is simply too much.

This is a tasty, super cheap, low sugar option to keep on hand for after bodywork, exercise, any good sweat, or even a night on the town.

“Stay hydrated!” Well, here’s how:

💧Add 1 teaspoon-ish of the following to your water:
⚡️Trace Minerals 40k Volts (we sell it at Mandala!)
🍋Lemon juice
🍁Maple syrup

Enjoy, and let us know if you try it out!

#electrolytes #magnesium #recipes #hydration #traceminerals #aftercare

👋 Do you use your hands every day? Are they a bit achey?

Electro acupuncture (like a tens unit but connected to the needles instead of a patch) is an amazing treatment for aching painful joints and muscles. This treatment shown is for a musician who has played guitar for years in a touring band, resulting in some chronic aches. His go to reset after shows is electro acupuncture for the arms and hands to reduce inflammation and reset the pain signals from the local area to the brain, and cupping on his back for the tour bus cramps!

🎸This treatment would also be awesome for “mommy’s thumb”, graphic designers/ marketing pros/ desk warrior aches from long hours of mousing, for your house painters, plumbers, mechanics, hair stylists, doctors…the list goes on and on.

We accept insurance and take same day appointments 😎

☎️ Call Mandala for information on what we can do to help get your pain free.

503-758-9760

#acupuncture #painrelief #wellness #orthopedicacupuncture #sportsmedicine

Mondays in December are a lot more lovely with the care and skill of a deep tissue massage therapist like Lindsay Fletcher ✨

We know how hard the winter solstice time of year can be, and that it gets harder to remember to book care for yourself as the days get shorter and the moods get heavier. So here is your reminder to think ahead for those chilly January mornings.

We are now scheduling in the new year for Acupuncture, Massage, PT, & Naturopathic Medicine. 🎉

Thank you so much to our patient for posting this amazing review on how pelvic PT helped him after a prostate surgery. Reviews mean so much to us as a small business. ☺️ Link is in our bio if you care to share your experience at Mandala too!

We were tempted to cut down this review to be Instagram-attention-span length but honestly it was too great and I hope you read the whole thing!

We will continue to shout from the rooftops how life changing Pelvic PT is for all bodies. 📣

*Pelvic PT is covered by insurance under your standard physical therapy benefits. Call our office for any questions!

#incontinence #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorpt #physicaltherapy #portland #pdxhealing #prostatectomyrecovery #prostatesurgery

Even as an acupuncturist I am still always looking for more ways to incorporate better posture and more treatment into my daily life. I still get an achey neck after a day full of patients where I accidentally lean a little bit too much over the table (while gua sha-ing my patients 😜— the irony!). So I’ve been adding 2 minutes of neck scraping at the end of my days to combat that and it’s working SO WELL!

With 2 minutes of gua sha at the end of my work day, my neck goes from very cranky, burning and tight to immediately soothed, and painless again.

❤️‍🔥Chinese medicine is truly the people’s medicine. It’s all about simple strategies and concepts that can be incorporated into your daily life, putting you back in the driver’s seat of your own wellness. 🚙

To experience gua sha at mandala, book an acupuncture appointment and ask for tips on starting your at home routine!

#guasha #myofascialscraping #acupuncture #chinesemedicine

Words from the week. 🤗

If you haven’t tried acupuncture yet, we are curious— what’s holding you back?

Maybe we have an answer to a curiosity or fear, drop us a line. 💭

#acupuncture #pdx #pdxacupuncture #healing #wellness #painrelief

Always wanted to try acupuncture and/or cupping? 😏

🎃 Here we are giving you a friendly nudge that your insurance benefits expire with the year end—and if you have insurance in oregon you most likely have acu benefits!

🩻 This is a great time of year to start acupuncture for any lingering pain you are trying to let stay in 2023... 😎 Our practitioners will put you on a weekly treatment plan with specific strategies that will get you moving into 2024 with more mobility and ease in your body, less stress, and better sleep.

🎉 Isn’t that what we have health insurance for? Make your investment in your health insurance work for you!

Insurance accepted for:
Acupuncture
Massage
Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Naturopathic Medicine

☎️ Book now via our website, or call our office with any curiosities! 503-758-9760

#acupuncture #wellness #selfcare #portlandwellness #pdx #cupping

🪴 Pelvic Health Physical Therapy at Mandala Medicine, currently accepting new patients!

How lovely is Dr. Luitje’s treatment space? ☺️

🏡 At Mandala Medicine we strive to bridge the gap between providing expert medical care, but in a space that feels comfortable and inviting.

🩺 Did you know that clinical outcomes increase drastically based on a few factors: trusting that your provider knows what’s best, and how you feel in the space you get treatment from?

🤲 We invite you to take the step into the world of pelvic physical therapy if it’s been something you’ve been marinating on. Dr. Luitje is gentle, trauma informed, and will without a doubt get you on the path to relief after your first appointment.

Check out our website to read her bio, or book your first appointment through the link in our bio!

#pelvicfloorpt #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvichealth #postpartum #physicaltherapy

Introducing our newest massage therapist Lindsay Fletcher!

She is a 2014 graduate of East West College of Massage specializing in deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release, and prenatal and postpartum care.

From Lindsay, "My sessions are all about striking a balance between effective deep work and encouraging a state of nervous system regulation..." She is a perfect fit for the Mandala community!

Lindsay will be in on Mondays starting today from 9am-2:30pm, and she even has a same day opening today at 1pm! (Book online or call our front desk.)

Regence BCBS, Moda, & Providence insurance plans accepted.

🤲 Mayan abdominal massage, deep tissue, craniosacral, and Thai table stretching in one session…..is this a dream?! 🥹

NOPE!

🗓We know you have been eagerly awaiting increased massage availability and we are pleased to announce the newest massage therapist joining our team, Dawn Larned!

[Massage Services are offered in network with MODA, Providence, and Regence.]

🎤A few words from Dawn!

"Hello! I’m a body and movement nerd committed to lifelong learning in the realm of holistic wellness. This drives me to seek out a broad spectrum of perspectives, and I synthesize this diverse knowledge into practical applications that best serve my clients. During our sessions, I draw upon an array of techniques, customizing each experience to your needs. I blend Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Tui Na, Thai Table Stretching, Craniosacral Therapy, and Abdominal Massage to help you achieve a sense of integration and heightened connection with your body. Your body wants to return to balance and health, and I am a companion and support in your body's own healing process.

My expertise extends to the realms of perinatal massage, post-natal recovery, uterine realignment, and gut and pelvic health. I hold specialized training in Pregnancy and Post-natal massage, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, and Chi Nei Tsang. As a mother of twins, I appreciate the pivotal role that massage therapy can play in promoting wellbeing and addressing scar remediation after childbirth.”

•Visit our website for her full bio and to schedule your first appointment.•

#massage #massageportland #craniosacral #mayanabdominalmassage

📣 We are happy to announce that Dr. Laura Luitje, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, has joined our team of practitioners!

✨If you have been considering trying out pelvic focused physical therapy, this is your sign to book the appointment. Pelvic PT is for all bodies! 📲

🤲Her methods blend brilliant pelvic and full body assessment, manual therapy/hands on treatment techniques, and most importantly a gentle trauma-informed approach that allows each person’s needs to guide your care. Dr. Luitje has a unique way of teaching patients about their bodies and nervous systems that inspires a deeper level of relief and success with her treatment plans. An appointment with Dr. Luitje is a valuable journey learning about your body and spirit that will stick with you for life!

☎️ Call our office at 503-758-9760 for any questions, or just visit our website to book your first visit now!

*Pelvic PT is in network with Regence Blue Cross, Pacific Source, and MODA, and bills out of network for other plans.

#pelvicfloor #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorpt #pelvichealthphysio #portandphysicaltherapy #traumainformedcare #postpartumhealing

😝 We had so much fun this weekend at The Chinatown Meet! Thanks @cpjury & @itskaylajury for thinking of us. 🙏🏼

Our newest acupuncturist Christina Hart set up her cupping station in @flowinthecitypdx’s **gorgeous** yoga space (did you know there’s an awesome yoga studio in chinatown now?!) and got to show @yesijuicellc the magic of cupping for back pain.

🧘🏽‍♀️🍉This vibey yoga space, plus delicious fresh juice…..we were happy campers.

Events in the community really are the cherry on the cake for us that bring everything full circle. We love being in the clinic on the daily of course, but getting out and meeting you guys, especially other locally (female owned 😍) businesses…it’s the best!

Think of us if you’re planning any events, from 5ks to flea markets we want to get involved and spread the word about pain and stress relief using bodywork.

Mandala is excited to announce we are hiring for 2 massage therapists to join our team!

We have been very lucky to have a longstanding team across differing styles of massage and healing modalities. We’re excited to bring on some new talented practitioners.

Seeking candidates with 2+ years of experience, practicing any of the following styles as we have multiple openings:
-deep tissue/ myofascial release
-sports massage
-energetic focused body work
-craniosacral
-prenatal

Pay is competitive, based on experience starting at an hourly rate, plus tips for employed LMTs. We’re also open for established independent contractors if that’s preferable — for more details contact us!

Our patient base is very loyal, and we currently operate on a waitlist for massage and your schedule would be full quickly.

Please send a resume and introduction to info@mandalamedicinepdx.com for more details!

#pdxjobs #pdxmassagetherapist #massagetherapistjob #hiring #lmtjob #portlandjobs #mandalamedicine

Al is set up in style today @nike campus for the Pride event! @al.reed.acu & @erinedelaney set up this adorable cupping station to bring some relief out to YOU!

*with Pride 🌈 Bouquet by our fav local sustainable florist @coy_and_co of course!*

🪩 Al is doing cupping, sharing info about acupuncture and bodywork, and meeting friends and family of some of our amazing Nike community of queer patients.

Mandala is/will always be a safe space in this city for queer folks to feel cared for, to decompress, and to receive patient-centered healthcare in Portland by/from queer practitioners.

Our gratitude at Mandala is BIG for our queer community, both patients and practitioners. The staff at Mandqla hope you have the BEST Pride weekend Portland!! #keepportlandqueer

#pdxpride #gaypride #pridepdx #nikepride

July 3rd & 4th Holiday Hours:
Front Desk
Monday 7/3: 9-5pm
Tuesday 7/4: 9-1pm

🌾Have some extra days off on Monday & Tuesday next week?
We have Acupuncture appointments left with
Christina, Al, & Lindsey ✨

🤲 Massage with Jess, Beryl, & Maco is full as of now, but we always recommend adding yourself to the waitlist on our scheduling platform Jane App (link in bio) because cancellations are common!

So you can still likely get in for massage by signing up for the friendly little text/email notification of a new opening.

🤳Call our front desk with any questions about the waitlist, or scheduling in general. 🌞
#acupuncture #massage #portlandwellness #selfcare #painrelief

Not me out here stage momming our Jasmine blooms out front !! Seriously though…the fragrance coming from these sweet flowers envelopes our whole building even into the back parking lot. 🫶

Probably a good time to make your summer time appointments and pay mama Jasmine a visit, no? 😎
🪷Acupuncture
🌾Massage
🌸Naturopathic medicine
🌞Physical therapy

Insurance accepted, and new patients welcome!

☄️Recognize those red spots after a long day at the computer? Have you tried the manual therapy called #GuaSha, or *myofascial scraping* yet to make them go away? 🤓

Swipe to read about what it feels like, what it does, aftercare, and how it is different than Gua Sha for skin care.

If you have tried gua sha, let us know: do you love it or hate it?! Or hate to love it… 🤝

📣 Shout out to @markparzynski of Acu Artistry for being the creator of the gorgeous handmade Gua Sha tool. It really is our most prized tool in the bodywork kit!

Calling all Aetna & Regence patients! Mandala's Naturopathic Doctor @drmariebenkley is now an in network physician for you! You can use your benefits to cover your care for the cost of a copay. Curious if your benefits cover naturopathic medicine? They probably do in the state of Oregon!

Swipe to read about her expertise as a doctor specializing in hormonal care, and reach out to our front desk to schedule your first appointment.
503-758-9760

#naturopathicmedicine #pdxwellness #NUNM #ND #portlandoregon #hormonalhealth #menopause #hotflashes #periodpain #PCOS #endometriosis

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