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I was having a lot of pain in my left shoulder/arm. I located Steve through my medical insurance and he was able to accommodate me that same day. Steve made me feel so relaxed and comfortable. I wasn’t out of pain but felt a bit better after the first visit. I have continued to receive acupuncture treatments and am pleased to say after very few visits I am completely pain free. Thank you so much Steve!
Let me first say that I am not much for needles… That being said Steve made me feel very comfortable. He doesn’t just go to poking you, he communicates with you on what your issues and concerns are. After that he lays out your options; electro acupuncture (MY FAVORITE!!!), Cupping, or Traditional Acupunture.
Before I came to Steve I could barely walk, two days a week for the past 3 weeks and I am walking with considerably less pain…Don’t cheat
... Read more »I have had great experiences with this acupuncturist. The location was convenient for me. Parking is easy and available. Steve reviewed my medical history before I started my treatment, every time I came in. He also works very collaboratively, as he incorporated my input and knowledge about my own body into the treatments. He always puts his full attention on me, the client, and does all he can to give me the treatment with the best possible outcome. He is
... Read more »I couldn’t believe how much of a difference my appointment with them made. When I left I felt the best I ever have. This is one of those practices that doesn’t try to squeeze money out of you for every little question. I didn’t need to make an appointment to get my questions answered, I just called! It was such a relief to know that they are there when I need them. They would never suggest that I buy something
... Read more »“On a scale of 1-10 – poor to excellent – I feel that 10, excellent, is the number for my experience, as well as my course to recovery!” –Lewis A.
I have been going to East West Acupuncture for at least ten years and plan to go for many more. Originally I went to see Steve Snyder for treatment of chronic gynecological problems. He treated me with herbs and acupuncture that helped with symptoms almost immediately. After the original symptoms subsided, I continued to get acupuncture at least once a month to prevent recurrence. I continue with acupuncture and occasionally customized herb treatment to this day, to stay healthy and to
... Read more »I was terrified to try out acupuncture, but now I can say I’ve made it through and I’m definitely going back. The staff at East-West Acupuncture Clinic calmed me down immediately and a pain I’ve had in my shoulder for years (worked on my multiple massage therapists) was immediately knocked out by the treatment. If you’re scared, try it out. If you’re not, what are you waiting for?!
Beth K
Excellent treatment, excellent staff. Enjoyed the whole experience. Accupuncture treatment improved my breathing immediately and it kept improving in the days following. I love to hear what observations the acupuncturist has for the patient. The space is beautiful – Asian, serene….
Naomi K
I quit smoking with Acupuncture. The Acupuncture kept me calm so I was able to quit. It took the edge off. Smoker will understand what I am saying. Thank you Dr. Steve. 8 months and counting. Anytime I start feeling like I want to smoke I know I can go in. Would highly recommened….. Vi
“I suffered from chronic pain due to endometriosis for years before trying acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I suffered through various medical treatments including 2 surgeries, with no relief (I say ‘suffered’ since it seemed sometimes that the effects of treatment were almost as bad as the medical condition itself!). I had reached a stage where I was in constant pain and the condition was seriously affecting pretty much every aspect of my life. I was fairly skeptical of alternative medicine
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Lower Blood Pressure with Celery
Here’s an article with a promising study about lowering blood Pressure with eating Celery. Remember lowering your salt intake (or using none) can help and so can Acupuncture & Stress Reduction. Celery also has a calming affect and can help with appetite control To read more click here
Dang Gui the Woman’s Herb
Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) Is an important herb for woman’s health. Chinese Herbs are known & used by flavor & temperature. Dang Gui has a Acrid (Pungent), sweet & slightly bitter flavor. It is warm. It is used to treat diseases of Blood. In formulas it is used to supplement or build Blood (an example would be postpartum blood Continue reading
Herbal Soup Mix
It’s a cold, wintry day with snow flurries here in Portland, Oregon. It’s great weather for warm soup! Here at East-West Acupuncture we carry a Herbal Soup Mix that’s perfect for these cold days & can build your immune system too. Did I say it adds flavor too? These Chinese Herbs can be cooked in water with chicken, tofu or veggies. Cooking helps activate
Treatment of Headaches & Migraines with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Here at East-West Acupuncture Clinic, we have successfully treated many sufferers of Headaches and Migraines. Beyond the usual Bio-Medical Reasons, in this modern world we are living in our heads literally. Part of the Acupuncture/Herbal treatment is to bring the patients energy down out of the head and balance the energy of the body. Try focusing your energy on your
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pears for Dry Cough
Pears of all kinds – Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, etc. – ripe, luscious, and abundant in the fall, are one of nature’s versatile healing foods. According to TCM, this fruit has a cool essence, which makes it good for relieving heat in the Lung, or any kind of dry cough, skin problem, or constipation. The Lung itself dislikes the condition of
Looking Young thru a Healthy Lifestyle
Have you seen Goldie Hawn lately? Well this 67 year old looks half her age! How, she uses the Three Free Therapies every day: Good Diet, Exercise and Meditation
Summer into Fall Newsletter
In Chinese Medicine Late Summer is an unrecognized “season” approximately the last month of summer. It is the transition period between the expansive growth phases of spring & summer and the inward, cooler fall and winter seasons.In Chinese terms it’s a transition from yang (outward) into yin (inward).
The Earth Element, represented by the spleen-pancreas rules this season; it is generally
Soy as a Superfood?
There’s a lot of hype around soy these days. We see it everywhere in natural food stores and the media. We’re constantly told
it’s a good source of protein and especially good for women. Unfortunately, this hype ignores the fact that soy has been used
mainly as a feed for livestock for years and that commercial soy is sprayed with
Oriental Medicine and the Heart
It’s Fourth of July and it looks like Portland is finally getting some warm summer like weather!! In Oriental Medicine, Summer is the time of
the Fire Element. All the Elements have an Chinese Organ that is associated with it and for the Fire Element it’s the Heart. In the tradition of
Oriental Medicine, the Heart is not only the
Prunella
Prunella is a sweet, acrid (pungent), slightly bitter herb that is cold in nature. It is known to clear heat in the body & dissipate nodules or lumps. It can also be used for red, swollen eyes or headache or dizziness.
I once used Prunella in a formula for a lump on my own neck. I had