Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture Partner in Tigard
At Blue Buddha Acupuncture, we are dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate healthcare tailored to your unique needs. Our practice focuses on addressing both the root causes and symptoms of health concerns through acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and holistic wellness strategies. With over a decade of formal education and hands-on experience, including mentorship under leading practitioners and certifications in multiple modalities, we combine evidence-based techniques with traditional wisdom to support lasting healing.Our approach emphasizes active listening, individualized treatment plans, and creating a calming environment where patients feel empowered in their health journey. We specialize in pain management, stress reduction, and women's health, while maintaining a commitment to continuous learning and ethical care.
Services
Acupuncture
Pain Management
Stress Relief
Women's Health
Herbal Medicine
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans addressing root causes and symptoms
- Our practitioner holds advanced certifications in acupuncture and herbal medicine
- We combine traditional Chinese medicine with evidence-based practices
- We provide a calming environment for holistic healing
- We emphasize active listening and patient education
Associations and certifications
- NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
What people say
Skilled and intuitive practitioner
Changed my life
Substantial relief
Compassionate treatment
Improved energy levels
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves strategic placement of fine needles to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and restore balance in the body. This ancient practice effectively addresses chronic pain, stress-related disorders, and systemic imbalances by activating the body's natural healing mechanisms. Patients often experience immediate relief and improved well-being after sessions.
Pain Management
Our pain management approach combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle recommendations to address both acute and chronic pain conditions. We specialize in treating musculoskeletal issues like sciatica, neck/back pain, and joint disorders through non-invasive techniques that reduce inflammation and improve mobility without pharmaceutical dependence.
Stress Relief
Stress relief treatments utilize acupuncture and holistic therapies to calm the nervous system and promote emotional balance. By targeting specific pressure points and incorporating relaxation techniques, we help alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and stress-related physical symptoms, fostering improved mental clarity and emotional resilience through regular sessions.
Women's Health
Women's health services address menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, and hormonal imbalances using acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Our approach supports reproductive health, reduces PMS symptoms, and helps manage menopause-related discomfort through personalized treatment plans that promote natural hormonal regulation and overall wellness.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine incorporates customized plant-based formulations to complement acupuncture treatments. We prescribe classical Chinese herbal combinations tailored to individual health needs, addressing digestive issues, immune support, and chronic conditions through natural ingredients that enhance treatment effectiveness and promote long-term wellness.
People
Joy Blais
Licensed Acupuncturist
Joy Blais, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., M.S.O.M., has practiced acupuncture since 2011, specializing in pain management and holistic wellness. She earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii and continues advanced studies in classical Chinese herbal medicine through mentorship programs.
Questions
What conditions do you treat most effectively?
We specialize in treating chronic pain, stress-related disorders, and women's health issues using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
How many sessions will I need for pain relief?
Most patients experience improvement after 1-3 sessions, with chronic conditions typically requiring 6-12 treatments for lasting results.
Is acupuncture painful?
Most patients feel minimal discomfort during needle insertion, followed by deep relaxation and immediate relief during and after treatments.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbill receipts for potential insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies for acupuncture services.
Can you help with stress-related insomnia?
Yes, our acupuncture treatments and herbal protocols effectively address stress-induced sleep disturbances and promote natural sleep patterns.
Are herbal supplements included in treatment?
Custom herbal formulas are recommended as complementary therapy, with professional-grade supplements available at discounted rates for personalized wellness support.
