Not all insomnia is the same. Learn the 4 patterns we see in clinic — from can’t fall asleep to waking at 3am — and what Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and somatic medicine reveal about each one.

She sits up from the table glowing and baffled. “What just happened?” Here’s my best answer — a theory built from years at the treatment table on why somatic medicine feels like magic.

We've talked about the impossible load women are carrying. The invisible labor. The lost village. The myth of doing it all alone. But there's something underneath that I haven't said yet. Something I see in my clinic every week, in bodies on the table, in the way...

Modern women are in a stress crisis — not because we’re weak, but because the structure we were born into is asking more of us than our bodies were ever designed to carry. We were told we could build careers, raise children, maintain friendships, stay informed,...

Our treatments go beyond acupuncture alone. Learn the difference between acupuncture, add-ons, and somatic medicine to choose the right care.

Living in survival mode? Learn how chronic stress affects the nervous system and how women in Tigard can move toward real resilience and recovery.

Most women assume anxiety starts in their mind. Too many thoughts. Too much stress. Too much on your to-do list.  But the truth? Anxiety is usually a body problem first—and your mind just gets pulled into the chaos. At The Embodied Wellness Studio in Tigard, we work...

Gentle, effective acupuncture and somatic medicine for stress, overwhelm, and chronic tension. Support your nervous system, gut, hormones, and resilience.

Trying to “let go” but still feel tense? Discover how somatic medicine helps women release stress stored in the body—for real, lasting change.