ABOUT US

We practice a truly holistic approach to patient care. We care about all aspects of your well-being, and will work to discover the root cause of your health concerns.
We are a team of holistic medicine practitioners, who also happen to be a husband and wife raising a young family in Portland, OR. We met during our shared time at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and then became partners in life and business. We have a shared passion for healing and providing healthcare that supports you in reaching your fullest potential.
Illness in any form, but especially chronic illness often results in the loss of options from a person’s life. You become limited by your symptoms and are not enjoying your life to the fullest. We are here to help return the full range of options to your life.
We practice a truly holistic approach to patient care. We care about all aspects of your well-being and will work to discover the root cause of your health concerns.
We have the same training, but we bring different specialties and personalities to our work. Please see each of our Bios to get an introduction to who we are. Always feel free to call or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about us.

About Tim

I always found myself asking, “What is going on underneath things?” When I see people in pain, having difficult emotions, or repeatedly making poor choices, I know there is an explanation underneath the simple judgments that people make. I started to answer my perpetual question by getting to know myself through meditation. This led to an understanding of the mind, but the body remained a mystery to me. I began to study the body through craniosacral therapy, Body-Mind Centering, and eventually pursuit of a degree in Chinese medicine at the National College of Natural Medicine.
When I began studying Chinese Medicine, I discovered a sophisticated system that provides a blueprint for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As my studies progressed I modeled my lifestyle after that blueprint, and watched my life transform. My energy returned, my digestion improved, my mind was clear, and my body felt strong. I am thankful for this dynamic medicine, which has given me the principles for my own health and has led me to a livelihood that brings health to others.
My passion is helping individuals strongly connect to their struggle with illness and pain. No matter what the illness: cancer, auto-immune, digestive, undiagnosed, etc. there is an individual underneath who deserves a complete plan for health.
Book a FREE 15 minute consult with Tim to learn more.

About Sarah
I am a natural medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist based in Portland, OR. The focus of my practice is helping women who are struggling with hormone imbalance, autoimmune disease, chronic pain and fatigue to reclaim their energy and vitality. You are the expert in the experience of living in your body. No one knows the inner workings of YOU, better than YOU. I am here to listen to your experience and serve as a supportive partner as we bring your body back into balance. I am also known for my ability to help my patients unravel their medical mysteries. If you are struggling with a confusing mix of symptoms that no one seems to understand, I may be able to help. I am passionate about helping patients who have not been helped by the conventional medical model.
My journey to this work began when I started experiencing a wide range of debilitating symptoms in my mid twenties. I was in college at the University of Kansas at the time, and found myself unable to focus, in constant pain, suffering from chronic fatigue, and frequent illness. I tried medication after medication for my issues, and they all left me feeling terrible in a different way. I went in search of deeper answers.

I began working with a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist and within a few visits I had an understanding about what was going on with my health. I knew nothing about acupuncture at the time, but after a few visits could not believe the results. I left each session with less pain and more energy. My anxiety began to lessen and my sleep and focus started to improve as well. The healing I experienced inspired me to pursue this path and bring that same hope to others who are struggling with their health.
As a part of my formal training at NUNM I completed a yearlong internship at the Immune Enhancement Project, a nonprofit clinic that specializes in adjunctive cancer care, and the treatment of autoimmune diseases.I have extensive experience in acupuncture for adjunctive cancer care, and have helped many patients to reclaim their health after a cancer or autoimmune disease diagnosis.
Book a FREE 15 minute consult with Sarah to learn more.
Professional Bios
Tim Nelson
Education and Training
B.A. in History-University of Minnesota
M.S. Oriental Medicine-National College of Natural Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) Oregon Medical Board
Level Four Spring Forest Qi Gong Practitioner
Infant Developmental Movement Educator-School for Body Mind Centering
Transitional Doctorate Program PCOM (In progress)
Professional
Co-Owner and Licensed Acupuncturist Ancient Fern Medicine
Sarah Nelson
Education and Training
B.S. Biology (Emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology)- University of Kansas
M.S. Oriental Medicine-National College of Natural Medicine
Board Certified in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) -Oregon Medical Board
Contemporary Pulse Diagnosis Seminar-Dragon Rises Seminars
Craniosacral Therapy Training for Practitioners-Upledger Institute
Professional
Co-Owner and Licensed Acupuncturist-Ancient Fern Medicine