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Mandalyn’s journey into acupuncture is a testament to their determination. As a single mother and a full-time student with limited finances, they discovered a welcoming community acupuncture clinic that ignited their passion for the art of acupuncture. Mandalyn truly shines in the blend of acupuncture and bodywork. They draw on their skills in these modalities, along with yoga training, to create sessions tailored to each client’s specific needs. From addressing orthopedic pain to nurturing mental health, Mandalyn employs a blend of East Asian techniques to accommodate various health patterns and patient preferences.

Mandalyn is dedicated to creating a secure and empathetic environment for their patients. They place special emphasis on ensuring their patients feel safe, respected, and informed. This includes practicing clear communication, obtaining informed consent, using correct pronouns and affirmed names, and taking the time to explain treatment processes thoroughly.

In Mandalyn’s own words, “My goal is to hold space for people, like a lamppost in the dark spaces of life we must navigate. Where people choose to go with the light shed on the path is their decision; I am not here to judge, only to support.”

Mandalyn’s toolkit extends beyond acupuncture and includes several other techniques:

Shiatsu: A Japanese massage modality that incorporates abdominal massage and specific channel pressure along qi meridians.

Tuina: A Chinese massage style that engages qi channels and includes assisted stretches.

Cupping: The use of suction cups to relieve tension and enhance circulation.

Gua Sha: A technique that involves a gentle scraping of the skin with a smooth-edged tool to promote circulation and release stagnation.

Mandalyn’s holistic and individualized approach to healing, their commitment to patient-centered care, and their diverse skill set make them an invaluable resource for those seeking complementary healthcare with a touch of personalized attention and a sprinkle of warmth.

In their free time, Mandalyn enjoys listening to live music, hiking, sewing, crochet, and sketching.

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Personalized Treatment – Dr. Carpenter offers a variety of treatment options, including pharmaceutical, western botanical, acupuncture, nutrition, and Chinese herbal interventions. While she works with a variety of patient populations and conditions, Dr. Carpenter has a special interest in LGBTQ health and in treating chronic fatigue, chronic viral infections, chronic digestive issues and working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns.

INSURANCES ACCEPTED: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Pacific Source, Providence, Aetna, MODA, SELF-PAY RATES AVAILABLE

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Dr. Nikki brings a unique combination of evidence-based and intuitive healing techniques that caters to each of my patients individually. They don’t have a “one-size-fits-all” mentality to healing. In treatment you work as a team, not only focusing on pain, but improving function and overall wellbeing- physically, mentally, and emotionally. Their goal is to provide excellent therapy and to educate and empower each patient by providing the tools necessary to be actively involved in the healing process and prevent further and future injuries. Every person has the power to become more deeply connected and aware of their body and how it is affected by physical, mental and emotional stress.

Being injured, experiencing pain or losing function can be as emotionally taxing as it is physically. Along with physical medicine including chiropractic adjustments/mobilization of joints, soft tissue techniques (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments) and therapeutic/rehabilitation exercise, Dr. Nikki commonly utilizes mindfulness and awareness exercises to help patients reduce the emotional influences they experience.

Dr. Daskal has many passions. They are a healer, teacher, learner and adventurer at their very core! They teach dance classes at a local studio. Dr. Daskal spends their free time dancing, cooking, creating art and adventuring in the beautiful PNW with their dog, BIV.

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Lee studied massage at the Oregon School of Massage and has been licensed in Oregon for 10 years. They are a queer, gender nonbinary, and neurodivergent provider offering body-positive and gender-affirming care to bodies of all shapes and sizes.

They offer healing touch through the use of Swedish massage, gua sha, and cupping. Each person is different, and so is each massage. They can provide light to deep pressure, as desired by individual clients.

Lee specializes in pre-and post-natal massage, with a certification from Touch for Birth. They also have a background in psychology, experience as a doula, and a long history as a childcare provider. They are a firm believer that nurturing a pregnant body does not need to be a gendered experience.

If you are looking for a provider who is willing to accommodate your needs and can accept you for who you are, look no further. Whether you are looking for help with a specific issue or for a rich and relaxing sensory experience, they are available to provide a safe space to engage in your healing journey.

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Laura graduated from East West College of Healing Arts in 2019. Laura believes that therapeutic touch can nourish the spirit, break cycles of pain, and nudge the body’s own amazing healing process in the right direction. Through massage therapy, their intention is to help clients feel more at home in their bodies. Laura enjoys collaborating with clients to create a plan tailored to long-term goals as well as immediate needs. They care deeply about providing a space where clients feel safe and at ease, where all bodies and gender identities are welcome. Laura places a high value on clear communication and informed consent, which they believe are critical to a truly healing massage.

Laura loves adventuring, hiking, and camping with their partner Nikki and dog Biv. Rainy days are for snuggling up with their two cats and a good book.

Payment Types: Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Automobile Accident Insurance and in the process of becoming paneled with insurance plans.

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My focus is on relieving muscular tension and untangling restrictions, all while emphasizing the mind-body connection and emotional experience.

My ultimate goal is to promote lasting relief and comfort while bridging the gap between physical sensations and emotional experiences so that you feel more connected to your body.

Your insights help shape each session – whether it’s a movement challenge or a specific area requiring attention. I believe in working together and respecting your preferences to ensure you feel empowered, safe, and respected throughout your healing process.

I offer a range of massage techniques to tailor sessions to client needs and preferences, including:

Swedish Massage: Known for its relaxing and gentle strokes.

Deep Tissue Massage: Targets deeper muscle layers for therapeutic relief.

Myofascial Release: Focuses on releasing fascial restrictions to increase tissue mobility.

Cupping: Utilizes suction cups to release tension and improve circulation.

Hot Stones: Uses heated stones for relaxation and tension relief.

Gua Sha: A technique that uses a smooth tool to gently scrape the skin in a rhythmic pattern promoting circulation and tissue mobility.

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(she/her) Dr. Suzi Levy was inspired to co-found Asha in2010 by her belief that every body can be healthy and free from pain. She specializes in working with patients whose identities and experience may make it harder to access competent, empathetic care. Her experiences as a fat queer woman, bodyworker, and former athlete give her a level of empathy that helps patients trust her, because she listens to and believes what they know about their own bodies. She loves working with all kinds of bodies, goals, strengths, and challenges. She gets just as excited about helping a patient to comfortably walk a block as about getting an elite athlete back to their sport. Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Levy spent her 20s moving around the country, then moved to Portland in 2001. She lives in a big old four-square house with a wonderful community of housemates and dogs. She enjoys house projects, being with her community, and playing the guitar.

Educational Background After graduating from Rutgers in 1995 with a B.S. in economics, Dr. Suzi Levy began her career in bodywork in 1997 as a graduate of the Florida College of Natural Health in Massage Therapy. She worked in sports medicine for a professional soccer team and the U.S. Swim Team. Her interest in preventive care and wellness led her to study chiropractic, and in 2006, she graduated from Western States Chiropractic College.

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Genevieve Moore was born and raised in Portland, OR. As child they grew up being incredibly physically active. Gen enjoyed any form of play that involved movement. They were competitive in soccer, softball, and basketball. When at home Genevieve strapped skates on their feet and skated around the concert floor of their basement. Later they fell in love with dance. While studying dance at the University of Washington Genevieve found a class that opened their eyes to their future, the anatomy of movement.

In 2007, Gen began studying Chinese Medicine at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. When they started, the medicine seemed like magic. As they progressed through the program, Genevieve saw the connections between western medicine and eastern. The classes they most enjoyed were those surrounding anatomy and movement. After graduation Genevieve continued working at the college as a Teaching Assistant so they could further their knowledge of structural diagnosis and anatomy.

Genevieve’s practice in Oregon is built around sports medicine. To deepen their understanding of structural assessment they gained my Personal Training Certification from the National Association of Sports Medicine. Genevieve love applying their knowledge of strength training and functional anatomy with healing of Chinese Medicine.

Although Genevieve’s area of expertise is in pain management, injury recovery, and athletic training they don’t limit their practice to just that. Chinese medicine gives Gen the tools to help just about any patient. From the common cold to fertility this medicine can have a positive impact. If you any questions about how acupuncture could help you please call or reach out!

Payment Types: Regence (all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans), Providence, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, CareOregon, Providence, Kaiser CHP, Pacificsource (running at out of network temporarily), Automobile Accident insurance, out of pocket.

*Any new patient inquiries are subject to review and not a guarantee of establishing care

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Dr. Megan Robles was born and raised in the desert of southern California. Growing up playing sports, she developed an interest in human movement and function, and after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, she moved to San Francisco to further her education. She graduated from San Francisco State University in 2015 with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, and during this time developed a love for teaching, while also working in corporate wellness as a personal trainer and fitness coach. She realized through working one on one with humans that she wanted a career that focused on human movement and function, thus bringing her to Portland, Oregon to obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from University of Western States.

Dr. Megan graduated Cum Laude in 2019 from UWS and through her clinical experience she grew to love treating all humans and helping to educate them on how they can work to improve their function. Dr. Megan utilizes diversified chiropractic technique and a large variety of soft tissue techniques, including instrument assisted soft tissue modalities, pin and stretch, muscle energy technique, kinesiology taping, and rehabilitative exercises aimed at promoting musculoskeletal healing and function.

In her free time, Dr. Megan loves spending time with her partner Chelsea and their sweet and sassy pup Otis, hitting the gym with all her favorite queerdos, as well as enjoying all of the food, drinks, and activities that Portland has to offer, especially professional women’s soccer, go Thorns!

Dr. Megan is looking forward to helping you with all of your musculoskeletal problems at Asha Integrative Wellness.

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