Sunny's Spring Treatment Specials!

Sunny's Spring Treatment Specials

As I plant seeds to grow a bountiful garden this Spring, I also nurture the growth of my flourishing practice!

Weekly acupuncture and/or shiatsu treatments can help manage stress, relieve pain, and address virtually any ailment by bringing your body into balance. In Chinese medicine, Springtime is seen as the season of the Liver and a good time to make changes that bring more movement and energy into your life.

Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork that is based on the same healing philosophy as Chinese medicine. By accessing energy through the body's meridians, Shiatsu is able to naturally help restore balance in the body, relieve pain and stress, and create lasting change emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I am hoping to increase this style of treatment in my practice in conjunction with my new position as an instructor of Shiatsu bodywork at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.

New Client Special:

4 Acupuncture Treatments for $100 (to be used in one month's time)

or

3 Shiatsu Massages for $100 (to be used in one month's time)

This is an introductory offer designed to help support people as they jump into Spring with a focus on health and wellness.

Returning Client Special --- Because I love and appreciate all of you so much!

3 Shiatsu massages for $100 (to be used in one month's time)

and

I would like to thank you for referrals -- enjoy a $10 treatment for any new referrals from you

Sunny Jaynes, LAc.

503-422-5417

1614 NE Alberta St.

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http://www.nurturepdx.org/tend-family-wellness/sunny-jaynes/

spring: seedlings, pollen, and your...liver?

Although the temperature and steady downpour of rain here in Portland may not exactly feel spring like, the plum trees, forsythia and daffodils remind us otherwise. As I’m sitting here writing I can see a bright pink plum tree bursting with buds and flowers against the grey sky. It’s a reminder that with the oncoming of the new season, that it is a good idea to reflect on the past winter and start preparing for spring.

As an acupuncturist and herbalist, I have a specific perspective on spring. Spring is traditionally associated with the Liver and Gall bladder; in this post I will focus specifically on the Liver. The Liver is represented by the fresh green color of a plant’s new growth, wind, sour taste, muscles and tendons and anger. Knowing this information can help inform some easy and positive changes you can make during this spring to better enjoy the changing season.

The Liver responds to sour tastes like lemon. A good routine to put into place is drinking a glass of room temperature or warm lemon water in the morning. The sour taste of the lemon helps to alkalinize your body, which is a nice counterbalance to the typically acidic conditions a lot of us have built up during the long winter months, especially with the many fine places to order up comfort food here in Portland!

Eating fresh greens like kale, chard, nettles, dandelion greens and chickweed also help the body recharge a sluggish metabolism. Too much raw food at this time is not a good idea however since it can be too cold for the digestive system, so it is optimal to lightly steam them, or make an herbal tea.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the Liver is associated with muscles and tendons in TCM. If you have found yourself to be less active this winter try to implement some stretching and exercise into your daily routine. How we nourish and support the organ systems associated with each season determines not only our current health, but carries over into the next season. Start off slowly with your routine, and remember it’s not summer yet, so dress warmly to avoid catching a cold!

On a recent walk in the woods I saw nettles beginning to peek up from underneath the layers of leaves. If you are a spring time allergy sufferer nettles can be one of your best allies against your body’s response to pollen. In my experience it is good to begin building up your system with strong batches of nettle tea during the winter, but if you haven’t don’t fear! But do begin to take freeze dried nettles immediately. There are specific acupuncture points and techniques that can also help alleviate allergy symptoms. Dietary approaches should include avoiding mucus producing foods in the diet like dairy, sugar and cold food/drinks.

The predominant emotion of the Liver is anger. Springtime is an explosion of life, color and productivity and while that is amazing and welcome, it’s also tricky. Too much movement too quickly whether it’s a longer to do list, or a pulled muscle from not stretching properly, can cause frustration, which in turn can cause anger. Take on the new season slowly and with a still partially inward consideration of what is good and nourishing for you. Take some time to yourself to go for a walk, get a massage or some acupuncture, maybe plan out your garden.

If you find yourself needing some assistance this spring or want to talk about any of this further please contact me. And in the meantime, Happy Spring! We’ve made it!

This is a post from nightingaleacupuncture by Kristen Dilley, MSOM, LAc.

Nurture Welcomes Kristen Dilley

Nurture warmly welcomes our newest Family Wellness Professional Member, Kristen Dilley. Kristen is an acupuncturist and an herbalist with a special interest in women's health. Read on to find out more about Kristen and all that she has to offer:

nightingaleacupuncture.com
503-953-0933
the urban field guide blog

I am a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Oregon and California as well as nationally certified. I’ve completed over 2000 hours of coursework and over 1000 hours of clinic in my academic program at the Acupuncture and Integrated Medicine College in Berkeley, CA. I specialize in women’s health, autoimmune disorders and stress reduction, but enjoy working with a wide range of people to provide some relief to what ails them. …. Or better yet, to prevent anything from ailing them in the first place!

I have been working professionally with plants either in the garden or training as an herbalist for over a decade. My love of Western clinical and energetic herbalism led me to further my plant studies within Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am a strong advocate of plant medicine being integrated into one’s daily life, whether in the garden or in your medicine cabinet.

I am so happy to be working at Nurture and to be able to offer healthcare services on a sliding scale, and I look forward to meeting you! Please contact me with any questions or to book an appointment at 503-953-0933 or through the contact page at nightingaleacupuncture.com.

Nurture Belatedly Welcomes Sunny Jaynes

Sunny joined Nurture during the long period of website transition, so we haven't extended a proper welcome. Sorry about that and welcome, Sunny!

sunnyprojects@gmail.com

503-422-5417

*Nurture Center Coordination Committee*

I am an acupuncturist, herbalist, and shiatsu practitioner certified by the Oregon Medical Board and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. From my lifelong love of nature, I was drawn to become a healer. Chinese medicine has affirmed my intuition that the earth’s body is our body and that healing happens naturally.

I feel grateful that this work draws on her creative side. Meeting with each patient is like starting a new song with two composers. It is my firm belief that practitioner and patient walk the healing path side by side.

As a free school teacher and a nanny and a midwifery school dropout and now acupuncturist and herbalist, I have always felt connected to my work with families. I am especially interested in women’s health as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum and ongoing mother care.

I find balance in hmy own life through being a musician, connecting spirit with nature, being in active community, and growing her own organic, vital food.

Community Acupuncture at Nurture

Community Acupuncture at Nurture with Molly Fitzpatrick, L.Ac

Acubirth: On-Call Acupuncture for Labor Support

Have you heard about PDX Acu-Birth? It is a group of acupuncturists who rotate being on-call to provide acupuncture for women in labor. Nurture's Family Wellness Collective Member, Molly Fitzpatrick, is one of the PDX Acu-Birth acupuncturists. Check it out...

PDX Acu-Birth

Perinatal Acupuncture,

Labor Call Service

&

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Discover optimal wellness

Introducing PDX Acu-Birth,

Portland’s first labor acupuncture call service.

What is PDX Acu-Birth?

It is an Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine service that provides perinatal care, encompassing the prenatal, birth and postnatal periods. Most notably, it is a network of specially trained, on call acupuncturists that provide acupuncture during labor to facilitate the birthing process. We are available 24 hours a day in the larger Portland Metro area.

What makes PDX Acu-Birth unique?

We are the only on call labor acupuncture service of this kind. To have acupuncture treatment assist your labor, simply call (503) 772-1830 to speak with the director, Jen Kearns. A specialized acupuncturist will be sent to your birth, no matter what Portland metro location and no matter what time of day or night. The acupuncturist will work collaboratively with your other caregivers and support team to enhance your birthing experience. We may attend hospital, birth center or home births.

Why would I want Acupuncture during Labor?

Acupuncture During Labor:

Results in Shorter Labor!

• Keeps Labor Progressing
• Regulates Contractions
• Dilates the Cervix
• Reduces Pain/Discomfort
• Reduces Anxiety/Fatigue
• Reduces Blood Loss
• Assists if Premature Membrane Rupture
• Decreases Cervical Swelling
• Corrects Malposition (Back Labor)
• Delivers Retained Placenta

About the Director…

Jen Kearns holds a Master’s of Science from Touro College’s Graduate Program of Oriental Medicine in NYC. She has spent 5 years in private practice, in addition to 2 years in clinical practice at a community hospital in Brooklyn, NY in the departments of Labor and Delivery, Oncology, General Medicine, and Neuro-Ortho Rehabilitation. She has done additional study in the areas of obstetrics, dermatology, pediatrics, orthopedic injury and rehabilitation, Chinese medical massage, mental health and addiction. She has also been practicing Yoga, Qi Gong and various forms of meditation for over 15 years.

Having experienced childbirth via cesarean section with a difficult recovery, Jen is passionately committed to helping women achieve natural childbirth. Acupuncture during labor is a safe, affordable and effective tool for doing so. PDX Acu-Birth is the most reliable and efficient service for highly skilled acupuncture birth attendance.

Jen Kearns M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. O.M

Director PDX Acu-Birth

(503) 772-1830

Nurture Welcomes Molly Fitzpatrick

Nurture also warmly welcomes, Molly Fitzpatrick, L.Ac. to our group. Molly brings pediatric wellness services to Nurture including acupuncture, herbal consultation, Reiki, flower essence, and shiatsu bodywork.

As a 2008 graduate of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), Molly Fitzpatrick is pleased to bring her knowledge and understanding of the body's capacity to heal to the Nurture community. Her path along the healing arts started in 2002, after receiving her first Reiki attunement. Recognizing Reiki's ability to promote relaxation and wellbeing, Molly began facilitating monthly Reiki healing circles in her community. She received additional training in Western herbalism, flower essence therapy, aromatherapy, homeopathy and nutrition while working and studying at a natural pharmacy. In addition, she also began practicing various forms of meditation including Zen, Sahaja Yoga and mindfulness meditation.

While at OCOM, Molly's coursework included acupuncture, moxibustion, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Meridian Therapy, Zen Shiatsu, Reflexology, Pediatric Tuina, Pediatric TCM, Qigong, and Chinese Herbalism. She also studied Five Element Acupuncture, Quantum Shiatsu, the use of essential oils with acupuncture, the use of flower essences with acupuncture, and plant spirit medicine.

Molly incorporates the sum of these experiences in promoting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and healing for her clients. She uses a number of modalities, including acupuncture, bodywork, Reiki, flower essences, meditation, herbalism, aromatherapy, and more to help uncover and correct the underlying cause of disease.
In addition to practicing medicine, Molly teaches classes in Reiki, flower essences, nutrition and meditation, offers Shiatsu tutoring sessions, and is a teaching assistant in Shiatsu at OCOM.

More about Molly Fitzpatrick

· Working with children and families:
Molly brings her love for and experience working with children into her healing practice. Since her teens, she has cared for children in a variety of capacities, including babysitter, nanny, daycare worker, camp counselor, youth counselor and as a step-mother. She focuses a large part of her practice on pediatrics and family wellness.

· Healing circles with Molly:
Molly facilitates a monthly Reiki healing circle at Nurture. Join her and other members of the community the first Sunday of each month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. All are welcome to come and receive Reiki energy to support personal intentions of healing. Reiki practitioners from the community are encouraged to share their abilities with the public. Donations will go towards non-profit organizations in the community that support the well-being of families.

· Portland’s very own Timebank:
Molly believes in providing access to healing regardless of financial means. Through PDXTimebank, Molly engages in the local alternative economy. Timebanking is a world wide system of exchanging services based on time to promote social justice. Molly offers are limited number of timedollar treatments per month. You may find out more by visiting http://www.pdxtimebank.org/ and http://www.timebanks.org/.

Visit Molly's website at http://www.transformedicine.com/ to learn more about Transformational Medicine. (Please be patient as some of the information is not current, and will be updated and expanded soon.)

To schedule an appointment with Molly or to inquire about her upcoming classes, please call 503-341-1372 or email her at molly@transformedicine.com or molly@nurturepdx.com.

Molly’s rates are on a sliding scale from $35 to $65 per session. Healing sessions typically last 45 minutes to 1½ hours.

“I am grateful for opportunities to support the health and well-being of you, your family and our community! ~ Molly

Winter Wellness Package

Lori Petras is offering a Winter Wellness Package

3 Acupuncture Treatments + Immune Support Tincture for $100

Preventative medicine is the best medicine.
Acupuncture can stimulate your immune system
by increasing the amount of disease-fighting white blood cells in your body and decreasing your chances of catching a cold or the dreaded flu. If you are already feeling under the weather GET ACUPUNCTURE NOW to stop the progression. Call me today to schedule your appointments and BE WELL NOW.

Lori Petras MAcOM, LAc
Call 503-753-4402 or email
synergyacupuncture@gmail.com

Please spread the good news!

Nurture Welcomes Lori Petras

We are excited to welcome Lori Petras of Synergy Acupuncture NW, LLC as the newest addition to our family here at Nurture.

Lori is a nationally licensed and a board certified Diplomat in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM. She graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, receiving her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. After completing her studies at O.C.O.M., she chose to deepen her knowledge by completing an Advanced Clinical Internship at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China. While there, she had the privilege of working with world renowned Doctors of Chinese medicine, expanding her knowledge of acupuncture techniques, gynecology, and infertility.

Below are Lori's answers to a few of our favorite questions:

How did you discover this path?:
My answer is very simple: I was fascinated by my personal acupuncture experiences and I needed to know more. My acupuncture treatments not only relieved my chronic pain, they changed my destiny. I’ve always been a personal advocate for natural, holistic medicine and I was ready to answer the question “How can I help?”

Tell us a bit about the wonderful work you do:
Acupuncture is more than a medicine, it’s a beautiful art form that heals people’s lives on so many levels. I love that one of the main side effects of acupuncture is a more peaceful, balanced state of being. My special areas of interests are women’s health, infertility, and IVF support. Supporting women through transitional periods and helping families conceive are truly magical experiences. I also love treating pain using trigger point releasing techniques because of the rapid results that can be achieved and the life-changing effect it has on one’s life.

Family tip:
Be proactive with your health! It’s the season for colds and upper respiratory infections. Acupuncture and herbs can address these problems before they manifest by boosting your immune system and strengthening your Qi or life-force. If you are experiencing a cough, sore throat, or runny nose get acupuncture immediately because it can really prevent pathogens from penetrating deeper. Something you can do right now is wear a scarf and protect your neck. The neck is a very vulnerable place for evil wind, cold, and rain attacks so wrap it up family!

What do you like to do when you’re not practicing acupuncture?:
I love camping at the coast in yurts in the middle of winter, growing organically in my garden, dogs and bunny’s, and Italian-everything! My yoga practice stretches my body and mind and I am thankful for my inspiring teachers. I am an advocate for environmental consciousness and I support my community in any way I can.

Lori is now serving NE and NW Portland.
In NE she can be found at:

Nurture 1614 NE Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211
Mondays and Thursdays 8:30am – 12:30pm
web: www.nurturepdx.com
email: synergyacupuncture@gmail.com
phone: 503-753-4402

In NW she can be found at:

Equilibria Wellness

1536 NW 23rd Ave Portland, OR 97210
Mondays and Thursdays 1:30pm– 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 3pm
Saturdays 8:30am – 3pm
web: http://www.equilibriawellness.com/ (under construction)
phone: 503-221-2155

Lori is currently taking appointments at both locations.

Welcome Kathleen!

It is a pleasure to introduce Kathleen Keane, L.Ac. Kathleen brings to Nurture her warmth, easy-going sense of humor, and wisdom gained through years of experience and training. She also co-owns Spice Road Market right around the corner from Nurture...the chai is heavenly, if I do say so myself. Here is some information from Kathleen about her services and background...

"Awaken and strengthen your limitless healing abilities!"

I believe we all have tremendous healing capabilities inside us, but we often get sidetracked by things like emotional stress and poor diet. I combine gentle acupuncture needling techniques with herbal medicine, bodywork, humor, and good common-sense nutritional counseling to get you back to feeling better!

Acupuncture can treat a wide array of health complaints, and is also a powerful preventative medicine. My emphasis is on women's and family health, as well as pre and post natal house calls. I am excited to be a part of Nurture to better serve the community, and look forward to working with you.

I offer sliding scale rates. My usual fees are $65 per treatment at the time of service ($75 if I bill insurance). Housecalls range from $65-$100, depending on travel time and case complexity. Group and package discounts are also available.

You can reach me at: 503-490-8904 or kathleen@nurturepdx.com

My Professional Training: New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics Albuquerque, NM 1992. Massage Therapy. Graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR 2007. Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (M.Ac.O.M) Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Asian Bodywork, Qigong.

My Credentials: Oregon State Licensed Acupuncturist. Certified in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Certified 1000 Hands Buddha Qi Gong Instructor.

I am a Co-Owner of Spice Road Market, LLC Providing Certified Organic Culinary Spice and Medicinal Herbs.

I also enjoy: Cooking, gardening, travel, music, arts, taking photos and generally enjoying all that Portland has to offer!