PDX POINTS
acupuncture / herbal medicine / shiatsu
SERVICES
Thin, sterile, single-use needles
Teishin (on skin, non-insertive)
Chinese/Japanese style
Relieve chronic pain
Reduce inflammation
Increase circulation
Increase antioxidant activity
Boost immunity
Treat complex physiological conditions and symptoms
Fascia wraps around needle -->
biomechanical cellular shape/structure changes -->
molecular (genetic) changes --> biochemical, bioelectrical cascades = brain changes + targeted physiological change
Cupping Therapy
glass (or silicone) cups
(stationary or moving)
manual pump
(stationary)
Therapeutic "sha"
Relieve chronic pain.
Increase range of motion.
Reduce inflammation.
Increase blood flow.
Boost immunity.
Cleanse toxins.
Dried Mugwort Herb
(Ai Ye)
Warming Needle
Pole/Wand
Rice Grain (direct)
Light + Heat
TDP Heat Lamps
Heated Stone Mats
Warms cold
Reduces pain
Increases metabolism
Increases circulation
Speeds tissue healing
Resonant wavelength ~ mother's touch
Reduced inflammation
Boosts immunity
Increases energy
Scraping Pressure
Therapeutic "sha"
Relieve muscle pain and tension.
Break up tissue adhesions and scar tissue.
Reduce inflammation.
Benefit the immune system.
Protect against oxidative stress.
Electro-stimulation (e-stim)
Needle Stimulation Rate
Increase therapeutic effects.
Increase pain reduction.
Increase anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects for tissue regeneration.
Increase endogenous opioid production.
Tuning Forks
Crystal Sound Bowls
Physiological Change
Shiatsu
Reflexology Foot Massage
Biomechanical pressure ------> physiological change
Via biomechanical, molecular (genetic), and biochemical pathways
Creates beneficial brain changes and addresses physiological symptoms.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Single Herbs + Formulas
Custom or Classical
Internal or Topical
Tablets, Bulk (dried raw or processed roots, stems, leaves, flowers), or Granule
Western Botanicals
Single Herbs + Formulas
Custom or Classical
Bulk (dried raw roots, stems, leaves, flowers)