ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture relieves your symptoms, while addressing the root causes of disease.

Have you ever wished you could understand how all your symptoms are connected? The theory behind acupuncture looks at the body as a whole system made up of many interconnected parts. When all parts are working together you experience health. When different systems start to break down, you experience frequent illness, and chronic disease develops.

Acupuncture connects the dots between your symptoms and restores balance in the brain and body. At Ancient Fern we jumpstart your journey to wellness with acupuncture to set you on a path toward health. Acupuncture treatments can be combined with our other services to create a treatment plan that will give you lasting results and optimal health for years to come. Acupuncture treatments are painless and comfortable to receive. Not a fan of needles? We have other effective treatments that do not involve needles, and you can check those out on our services page.

 

We specialize in acupuncture for women’s health and complex chronic disease.

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We have extensive experience in the treatment of:

  • Menstrual pain
  • PCOS (including infertility and optimizing chances of pregnancy)
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids
  • PMDD
  • PMS
  • Hormonal acne
  • Hormonal symptoms related to menopause and peri-menopause
  • Irregular or absent menstrual cycle (amenorrhea)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • MS (all types)
  • Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Lyme disease
  • IBS and IBD
  • Anxiety, depression, and other common mood disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Unspecified chronic or acute pain

We work with patients of all ages with a wide variety of health conditions. Schedule a free consult today.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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FAQ'S

Check out our FAQ page where we answer the most common questions people have about acupuncture.

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BLOG

Curious to learn more about how acupuncture works, and how it can help you? Check out our blog posts on this topic.

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PRICING

Check out the Pricing and Packages Portion of our FAQ page to find pricing for individual services.

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"Sarah has been the kindest and most caring soul I have ever met. I have been through many doctors with a complicated health situation.

The first visit I had she took me in and cared for me as if I were a family member. She is very gentle and listens very meticulously. I wouldn't go to anyone else after seeing her. Over the past few months, I've started to see improvement. She has been an incredible encouragement. I recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and caring acupuncturist."

Tana

Hubbard, OR

I spent 10 years on birth control pills; hormone production did not come back when I discontinued using them. I took bio-identical hormones for a few years, but ovulation didn’t occur. Had my period in 36 days using only your herbal support. After less than 90 days (3 cycles) taking the herbs you provided, I conceived. I recommend this method to anyone.

M.F.

Manager of a Business Development Center (Overland Park, KS)

Tim Nelson, L.Ac. has been a godsend to me. As a cancer survivor and joint replacement recipient, I rely on regular visits for ongoing care and maintenance. He takes time to listen carefully to my words and their underlying currents and meanings. And I appreciate his ability and skill in both being able to offer a variety of treatments, and to explain how what he is doing is bringing balance to my body. Some of his treatments include acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbs and salves, heat, massage, and meditation. I must say that I have never been in better health than these past few years of being under his care.

J.K.

Teacher, Portland, OR

"As an active trainer in the aerial arts and hand balancing I put my body through a lot on a daily basis. My visits with Sarah at Ancient Fern have become an absolute necessity!  Her needle work and cupping always calm my angry muscles and her herbal concoctions were a miracle worker on my angry digestion issues. She even helped me sort out some confusing insurance hiccups along the way! Appointments with Sarah always leave me feeling calm and grounded and I've already sent several of my friends her way!"

Sarah M.

athlete, circus and movement arts enthusiast

"I have some complex physical issues. The team at Ancient Fern have helped me skillfully navigate my path to health. They are extremely knowledgeable in acupuncture and natual medicine. They have supported me with my chronic knee pain, back issues and general health challenges. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone."

Ron

Owner of a Web Development Company, Portland, OR

"Tim Nelson is warm, intuitive and an incredibly good listener. That he is then able to parlay that into effective treatment makes his perspective on healing in actuality a blueprint for living. Lucky me!"

Michael

Child Advocate, Rancho Mirage, CA

"I have been seeing Tim off and on for the last year or so for various treatments. Every Spring and Summer I am pretty debilitated by my allergies. This season, with Tim’s help I didn’t have any major issues and was able to minimize the amount of medications that I would typically have to take. Additionally, Tim has helped me get back to work from a very painful neck injury. He does a great job of listening and asking pointed questions to get to the root of issues.

Tim takes time to talk to you about your concerns and expectations, and does a great job treating you holistically rather than just chasing symptoms."

Bill

Nurse, Portland, OR