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Your Trusted Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Experts in Hood River
Family Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine was founded on the belief that traditional healing practices can transform modern healthcare. With over a decade of experience, our licensed acupuncturist combines time-honored techniques with personalized care to address a wide range of health concerns. Our founder, a graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and holistic wisdom to every treatment. We specialize in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative therapies that target pain, internal imbalances, and women's health issues. Our approach emphasizes thorough patient evaluation, customized treatment plans, and ongoing support that extends beyond the treatment room.We serve individuals seeking natural solutions for chronic conditions, fertility support, and postpartum recovery. Our practice environment fosters comfort and healing, with a focus on patient education and lifestyle guidance. We maintain rigorous professional standards while honoring the body's innate capacity for self-repair. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through continuous learning and collaboration with conventional medical providers. We measure success by the lasting improvements our patients experience in their overall well-being.
Services
Pain Management
Internal Imbalances
Women's Health
Pediatric Care
Herbal Medicine
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs
- Our practitioner follows up with patients to ensure treatment effectiveness
- We combine acupuncture with customized herbal prescriptions for optimal results
- Our licensed acupuncturist has over 10 years of clinical experience
- We provide compassionate care that addresses both physical and emotional health
What people say
Miracle results
Best practitioner
Compassionate approach
Significant improvements
Rapid recovery
Services
Pain Management
Acupuncture treatments effectively alleviate chronic and acute pain conditions including neck/back pain, sciatica, joint pain, and headaches. By improving blood circulation and reducing inflammation, our treatments promote natural healing while addressing emotional distress associated with chronic pain. Patients experience noticeable relief through personalized treatment plans combining acupuncture with targeted herbal support.
Internal Imbalances
We address digestive issues, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and post-viral symptoms through integrative acupuncture and herbal medicine. Our approach restores bodily harmony by identifying root causes rather than just treating symptoms. Customized treatment protocols combine acupuncture, lifestyle recommendations, and individualized herbal prescriptions to resolve chronic conditions and improve overall well-being.
Women's Health
Specialized treatments support menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, and menopausal transitions using acupuncture and herbal medicine. Our holistic approach balances hormones, reduces pregnancy-related discomforts, and enhances fertility treatments. Personalized care plans address specific needs while promoting overall wellness through natural, non-invasive techniques that complement conventional medical care.
Pediatric Care
Gentle acupuncture and modified herbal treatments address children's health needs using age-appropriate techniques. We treat common childhood conditions with minimal needle retention and customized herbal preparations. Our approach focuses on building strong immune systems while making treatments comfortable and effective for young patients through specialized pediatric massage and non-invasive techniques.
Herbal Medicine
Custom-blended herbal formulas address specific health concerns using time-tested Chinese medicine principles. Each prescription combines multiple herbs for synergistic effects targeting individual health needs. We provide detailed guidance on proper preparation and administration while monitoring progress through regular follow-ups to ensure optimal results and patient safety.
People
Laura Mayo
Licensed Acupuncturist
Laura Mayo, a licensed acupuncturist with over 10 years of experience, holds a Master's degree from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. She combines her chemical engineering background with traditional healing practices to provide evidence-based treatments. Her expertise includes women's health, fertility support, and chronic pain management.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture effectively treat?
Acupuncture successfully addresses pain management, internal imbalances, women's health issues, pediatric conditions, and chronic fatigue.
How does herbal medicine complement acupuncture treatments?
Custom herbal formulas enhance treatment effectiveness by addressing internal imbalances and supporting the body's natural healing processes.
What should I expect during my first acupuncture session?
Your initial visit includes comprehensive health assessment, personalized treatment planning, and gentle acupuncture tailored to your specific needs.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, we specialize in pediatric care using gentle techniques and modified herbal preparations for young patients.
How long do treatment effects typically last?
Patients report lasting improvements after 3-6 sessions, with chronic conditions requiring ongoing maintenance.
