Winding Willow Acupuncture & Wellness — Holistic medicine practitioner in Portland, OR
Address1540 SE Clinton St OR, Portland, OR 97202
Phone+1503-914-2747
Websitewindingwillowacupuncture.com
Winding Willow Acupuncture & Wellness is a collective of independent healing arts practitioners in Southeast Portland, Oregon. They offer a range of services including acupuncture, herbal consults, massage therapy, and intuitive therapy. The practitioners focus on listening to individual health and wellness needs, designing personalized treatment plans, and utilizing gentle, effective techniques to restore balance. Their approach aims to help clients unwind from daily stresses, eliminate pain, and improve overall health. The center is committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQQIP2SAA+ community and creating a supportive space for people of all races, genders, ethnicities, sizes, and abilities.
Best for
- Individuals seeking pain relief
- LGBTQQIP2SAA+ individuals
- People of all races, genders, and abilities
- Those with motor vehicle or work comp injuries
| Key services | Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Herbal Consults, Intuitive Therapy, Motor Vehicle Injury Services, Work Comp Injury Services |
| Tags | acupuncture, massage therapy, holistic healing, pain relief, portland, wellness, herbal medicine, affirmative care, orthopedic care, sports medicine |
Reviews on Google4.9 · 86 reviews
I love the service and care. Very professional and thorough. Love Tina, she rapidly determined where my problems are and had given me great advice and a plan to fix my issues. I would highly recommend to my friends,
Erin creates a safe and comforting environment for acupuncture. I have gotten good results with my sciatica. L
I have went to this place multiple times for acupuncture and massage therapy and I can honestly say that the people there go above and beyond. I have been able to get answers to things that have been bothering me for a while and they have truly changed my life. I love that they actually care about their patients and they remember the concerns that you have. It makes the whole experience more personal! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone :)
Joseph is literally a massage magician, I walk away from each session feeling eons better. He will massage muscles you didn’t even know you had, and give self-massage recommendations based on what ails you. You won’t regret seeing him!!
Wonderful neighborhood small office setting with calming decor and a soothing vibe, The practitioners are empathetic and highly competent, as evidenced by positive results. I would recommend this for first timers or frequent users of acupuncture and alternatives to western medicine.
I love Winding Willow. Very therapeutic environment, staff are all fantastic and efficient. Appointment availability works well with my abnormal schedule. I see Tina for massage and I always leave walking on air. Highly recommend!
Joseph is a wonderful massage therapist. I've been seeing him for over a year and I really appreciate his work. I feel very safe and heard during our sessions. This is a wonderful Wellness center and I hope to experience more of their practitioners.
I really like Winding Willow for acupuncture. The staff listen carefully and are very knowledgeable and insightful in their treatment. Highly recommended.
I go to Joseph for massage and Erin for acupuncture, First off Joseph- not your average massage therapist. He will tackle whatever is bothering you at the source! I’ve been to several massage therapists and there’s no one like him, his style may not be traditional but that’s a good thing! He’s going after long lasting treatments! Erin- is awesome, she knows my body needs and meticulously attacks for the best results! I feel like a puppet on her strings and I’m just working harder at relaxing so the needles can do their jobs.
Erin was great! I had acupuncture and cupping, and both were very well done and relaxing. The treatments were adjusted if I felt any discomfort and she was responsive to my needs.
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