THE HEARTWOOD CLINIC
acupuncture & herbal medicine in Northwest Portland
what we treat
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fertility, pregnancy, labor prep and postpartum care
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hormonal imbalances (PMDD, PMS, PCOS, irregular and painful menses)
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menopause related discomforts
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pediatrics
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elder care
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autoimmune disease
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gut health (IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac, food sensitivities)
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anxiety, depression & trauma
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migraine headaches
acupuncture
The style of acupuncture we practice involves very few needles and is often imperceptible to the patient. This method can be ideal for those sensitive to needles.
Each treatment balances the energy and structure of the body so that one’s innate healing capacity can flourish. Patients describe treatment as both calming and effective.
herbal medicine
Primarily using food grade herbs, different combinations and dosages are prescribed according to a patient’s unique presentation. Taking herbal formulas between acupuncture treatments can further one's healing process.
moxibustion
Moxibustion therapy pre-dates acupuncture. By warming the artemesia vulgaris plant over the surface of the body, the microcirculation, red and white blood cell counts are improved. In doing so, moxibustion can relieve pain, bolster immune function and enhance vitality.
Patients typically feel a comfortable, warming sensation throughout treatment and feel more energized after.
SARA BERGMAN
acupuncturist & herbalist
My study of medicine began many years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area. While an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley, I discovered a women’s qigong circle that was the ideal antidote to the stresses of academic rigor. I found that by bringing greater awareness into my body, my mind was clearer and my stress level significantly reduced. This community was a window into the world of East Asian Medicine that would become my lifelong path.
Since that time, I have apprenticed in integrative health modalities both locally and internationally. Two highlights have been an acupuncture training in Japan and working with midwives in the Ecuadorian Andes. I have also worked extensively in the public health sector, focusing on perinatal and reproductive health care. I previously managed the Prenatal Health Care Program with Planned Parenthood Northern California. My primary influences today are a number of Japanese acupuncture traditions including Toyohari Meridian Therapy and classical Chinese herbalism. I also have over twenty years of education and practice in the lineage of Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage. In treatment, I use gentle palpation, deep listening and an open-hearted presence.
SUSAN MANONGI
acupuncturist & bodyworker
I was introduced to natural medicine at a young age, but it wasn’t until later in life that I realized just how powerful it could be. I was experiencing many health issues and found a team of natural care providers who not only helped me to feel better, but who also helped me to reverse disease. It was then that I discovered just how profound natural medicine is and that our bodies do have the ability to heal when provided with the right support. As your practitioner, I will strive to be fully present with your care. It would be a privilege and an honor to walk with you along your journey, like so many of my practitioners have with me.
As an acupuncturist and bodyworker, I incorporate many modalities when working with patients. With Japanese acupuncture, I use a gentle style of needling, non-insertive techniques and moxibustion. I often practice Mayan Abdominal Therapy, which is a form of bodywork that focuses on improving blood flow and balance to the abdomen, reproductive areas and pelvis. I also draw from other types of bodywork styles including Shiatsu and Sotai. Because my treatments are gentle in nature, they are calming to the nervous system. I strive to create a safe space and healing environment where you feel seen, heard and supported. While I am experienced in working with a variety of health concerns, I especially enjoy supporting patients in the areas of women’s health, digestive health, fertility and preconception care, pregnancy and postpartum.
ALISON SCHNEIDER
acupuncturist & herbalist
Hello, I’m Alison! I am a mother, writer, acupuncturist and healer, in love with the world. My first introduction to natural medicine was through a family heirloom of herbal remedies by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, botanical illustrations intact with the Swiss–German script of my ancestry. Later, immersive wilderness experiences, along with the arrival of a serious illness following time spent abroad in Spain and Patagonia, led me to both receive and then pursue a medicine rooted in nature–classical East Asian Medicine.
For nearly a decade, I have been studying and integrating the tools of classical East Asian medicine and modern neuroscience to help whole families heal and thrive. Informed by a multidisciplinary background in the arts, meditation, and movement therapies, I provide a unique lens in which to see, touch, and unravel old wounds. I received a Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing & Wilderness Studies from The University of Montana, and hold a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from The National University of Natural Medicine. In the treatment room, I primarily draw upon Japanese acupuncture and physical medicine, botanical medicine, and thoughtful somatic practices to restore proper organ function, and promote mind body healing.
in the words of our patients
Erin G.
Alison has been a guide at every step as I've worked through small and large changes in service to address a chronic condition I'd written off as inevitable. Most importantly, Alison has supported me as I learn to recognize and access what I need, which feels like a slow process of reconnecting with myself, with the earth, and with loved ones.
Sivan S.
I suffer from chronic fatigue and skin irritation and the moment I stepped into Sara's office for the first time I knew I was in good hands. She has an incredibly gentle and healing touch and brings an amazing amount of knowledge and perceptiveness to her practice. Since receiving care from Sara, it is clear that I am on the path to better health and a better quality of life.
Megan M.
Dr. Susan was one of the best parts of my fertility and pregnancy journey. During my multi-year struggle to get pregnant, I had some traumatizing and unhelpful experiences with other healthcare providers. Finding Dr. Susan changed everything. She is a true healer. I started seeing Dr. Susan when I was struggling to get pregnant. She continued to work with me and provided mayan abdominal massage once I started care with a reproductive endocrinologist. After getting pregnant, she continued to support me. Not only did I feel that her presence healed me from my past experiences, but I also relied on our acupuncture sessions to rejuvenate me physically and emotionally during my difficult pregnancy with twins. I would recommend her to anyone who is seeking support with their fertility or pregnancy journey.
Shayne C.
I have tried many acupuncturists and alternative healers in the past but couldn't find one that could truly address the dimensionality of complex trauma in my body. Alisonis a one woman orchestra tuning the mind, body, and spirit with her intuitive and skillful touch to a coherent frequency of wellness. Her gentle needling approach was exactly what my body needed to feel safe enough to activate its self-healing wisdom. Beyond needles, Alison used other modalities that encouraged my body to relax. Healing never felt so good! Alison is a dynamic gifted healer.
CONTACT US
723 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
p: 503. 791. 4648
f: 844. 833. 5681