Uma received a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and is a state licensed acupuncturist. She is nationally certified in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Uma has practiced as a licensed massage therapist since 1998. Her knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology blends well with her acupuncture practice today.

Born and raised on a healing arts community, The Yoga Society of New York, Uma has had a deep appreciation for bodywork, yoga, mediation, Sanskrit, music, dance, different cultures and ways of life. These roots have provided a solid foundation for a life-long study of the healing arts. After graduating with a B.A. in Sociology, Women’s Studies and Dance from the University of New York, she moved to Portland to join an environmental branch of the Domestic Peace Corps. Uma attended East-West College and became licensed in massage in 1998. She has served as faculty at East-West since 2000 teaching Swedish Massage, Chinese Massage and Survey of Modalities.

Acupuncture is a healing therapy that has been practiced for centuries using fine, disposable needles at selected points of the body. Each individual has their own life force, or Qi (pronounced “chee”), that circulates throughout their body by way of energetic meridians, or channels. Acupuncture effectively treats numerous health concerns at the energetic level. This means benefits can be seen on the physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual levels. Common benefits from acupuncture are relief from pain, reduction of stress, and increased physical and mental energy, to name a few. Click here see “Conditions Commonly Treated with Acupuncture” for more info. By accessing the energetic meridians at acupoints, the needles help bring balance to the flow of Qi throughout the body. This balance, over a period of time, helps to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Chinese Herbal Remedies Herbs, the original form of medicine, are now being rediscovered for their invaluable benefits. The sophisticated science of Chinese Herbology has proven itself over thousands of years for a multitude of health conditions. Traditionally, Chinese Medicine has utilized acupuncture together with herbs for a more complete system of medicine as these modalities are known to mutually benefit each other. The focus of herbs is to support the body’s self-healing ability. Herbs nourish us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. For your convenience, we have available many traditional Chinese herbal formulas in our herbal pharmacy. We carry both teapill and tincture versions of patented formulas from Kan Herbal Co. and Plum Flower Brand.

Acupressure: an ancient healing art developed in Asia over 4,000 years ago in which pressure is applied to activate points that correspond to acupuncture meridians.

Cupping: involves a localized suction produced by a glass or plastic cup. It assists in loosening connective tissue and fascia.

Myofascial Release Massage: techniques stretch fascial sheaths, break fascial adhesions and create more flexibility and pliability of muscles

Reiki: a subtle energy work technique which allows the body to go into deep relaxation. It involves placing hands on specific areas of the body or hovering above the body.

Tui-Na: pronounced “twee-nah” is a Chinese style of massage involving soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques which assist in creating more pliability of tendons, bones, joints and muscles.

Yin Yoga stretches: gently stretch the connective tissues, targeting the pelvis, hips and lower spine with this accessible practice.

1000 Hands Buddha Qigong: Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing art. This particular type of qigong is a self-healing method developed over several generations by the Liu Family. It involves simple hand movements and visualizations, creating a deep sense of inner calmness.

Rates:
Initial acupuncture visit     $105 (90 min.)
Follow-up acupuncture visits    $75 (60 min)
Massage $105 (90 min.)    /   $75 (60 min.)   /    $40 (30 min)

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