About The Embodied Wellness Studio
Whole-person care for women who are tired of chasing symptoms—and ready to feel and function better.
Based in Tigard and serving the Greater Portland area, The Embodied Wellness Studio offers acupuncture, nervous-system-aware somatic care, and whole-health support for anxiety, burnout, sleep issues, headaches, digestion, and hormonal transitions—helping women feel clearer, more grounded, and more at ease in their bodies.
Our Story
The Embodied Wellness Studio was founded with a simple but profound belief: women deserve care that meets the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
Too often, stress, tension, and life’s transitions are treated in fragments—leaving the underlying patterns of the nervous system untouched.
Here, we help women reconnect with their bodies, calm overwhelming stress responses, and restore balance with compassionate, evidence-informed care.
Meet Our Practitioners
Katerina Baratta, LAc, MS
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Katerina supports women who look “fine” on the outside — but feel wired, tired, tense, or stuck inside their bodies.
Her work blends acupuncture with Applied Somatic Medicine, helping unwind the stress-driven patterns at the root of anxiety, burnout, headaches, digestive issues, sleep disruption, and hormonal symptoms.
With a calm, grounded presence and a whole-person approach, Katerina helps women feel and function better in ways that are both meaningful and sustainable.
Katerina’s Training
Katerina holds a Master of Science in Chinese Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, with advanced training in gentle acupuncture, medical qigong, somatic-informed bodywork, and holistic nutrition.
She has also studied Western herbalism, yoga, and craniosacral approaches, and continues ongoing training in nervous-system-focused care.
She has taught doctoral-level courses at the National University of Natural Medicine in both the School of Nutrition and the School of Chinese Medicine.
Outside the studio, Katerina is usually with her two boys and husband, cooking something nourishing, listening to a health podcast, making art, moving her body, or sneaking in a quiet sauna afternoon when life allows.
Michelle Beeson Greissinger, MS, LAc
Associate Practitioner
Michelle has a gift for supporting women who feel worn down, tense, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost touch with themselves under the weight of stress, caretaking, or big life transitions.
She brings a gentle, grounded presence to acupuncture and embodied care, helping women unwind long-held patterns that show up as anxiety, fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal symptoms, or simply feeling “off” in their bodies.
Trained in classical Chinese medicine, qigong, holistic nutrition, and somatic-aware healing, Michelle helps women reconnect with their own capacity for balance and resilience.
Her work is collaborative, slow in the best way, and deeply supportive of the nervous system.
Michelle’s Training
Michelle earned her Master of Science in Chinese Medicine from OCOM and the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, with additional experience in women’s sexual health clinics, oncology care, holistic nutrition, and community education.
When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find her tending her urban farm, teaching at the Learning Gardens Lab, creating pottery with a nonprofit dedicated to women in transition, or enjoying outdoor adventures and creative life with her teenage son and partner.
How We Care for You
At the Studio, we blend ancient and modern approaches:
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Acupuncture to support nervous-system balance, circulation, and physiological regulation
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Applied Somatic Medicine & body-aware healing to release stored tension and address patterns of stress
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Herbal and lifestyle support to nourish deeper balance between systems
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Personalized care that honors where you are now and what your body needs next
Our care doesn’t just mask symptoms — it helps your body and nervous system learn new ways of functioning with greater clarity and ease.
Whether you’re dealing with:
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Anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, or overthinking
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Insomnia or unrefreshing sleep
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Headaches, migraines, jaw/neck/shoulder tension
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Digestive issues (bloating, discomfort, irregularity, etc.)
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PMS or painful/irregular cycles
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Perimenopause/menopause symptoms
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Persistent pain or inflammation that doesn’t fully resolve
You don’t have to know whether “stress is the cause” — we’ll help you follow your symptoms back to the root.
Women often tell us:
“This was so much more than acupuncture.”
Because it is.
We’re not just chasing symptoms — we’re working with the patterns underneath them: tension held in the body, a nervous system stuck in high alert, and physiology that’s been bracing for too long.
Your sessions may include acupuncture, somatic bodywork, medical qigong, moxibustion, shonishin (non-insertive techniques), herbal support, and simple at-home practices — always tailored to your body’s readiness.
Ready to Start?
Whether you’re curious about how this work can support you or you already know acupuncture and somatic care are right for you, we’d love to meet you.
Schedule a Free Consultation or Book Your First Appointment.
Interested in joining the team?
We’re building a small, values-aligned team and invite you to explore our current opportunities.
