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Tracy Thorne

Japanese Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Movement Therapy

Tracy Thorne Acupuncture
Tracy Thorne, MAOM, Dipl OM, LAc

Meet Tracy Thorne, LAc

With over two decades of experience as both a healthcare provider and educator, Tracy Thorne brings deep expertise, a calm presence, and a personalized approach to every treatment. She works with people navigating chronic and complex health conditions, offering care that is thoughtful, collaborative, and results-driven.

Tracy believes in the body’s natural ability to heal—and in the power of teamwork. She frequently partners with other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.

Patients often describe their experience with Tracy as encouraging, empowering, and grounded in real-life solutions. Her focus is always on helping people make sustainable, meaningful changes that support their overall well-being.

Her clinical experience spans a wide spectrum: professionals, children, Veterans living with PTSD, individuals undergoing cancer treatment, motor vehicle accident survivors, and athletes managing orthopedic issues. For those sensitive to needles, Tracy uses gentle or non-insertive acupuncture techniques that are both effective and approachable. She’s also committed to ongoing growth, regularly integrating new tools and refining her methods to meet each person where they are.

Tracy is nationally certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM® and licensed through the Oregon Medical Board. Her work as a teacher and researcher has earned statewide and national recognition for excellence.

Professional Information

New England School of Acupuncture
Watertown, MA
Masters of Oriental Medicine (MAOM)
Dual Track Program: TCM, Chinese Herbs, Japanese Acupuncture Styles
2005

Harvard University, School of Divinity
Cambridge, MA
Masters of Theological Studies
1995

University of Portland
Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts, Maxima Cum Laude, Valedictorian, Theology
1989

  • Working with Personality Disorders (October 2020)
  • OAA conference (Sept 2020)
  • Evicore and Acupuncture, OAA (May 2020)
  • Cananbis, OAA (April 2020)
  • Kam Wah Chung, OAA, Beth Howlett, Eric Brand 2 Feb 2021
  • Kampo & COVID, Watanabe Kenji, Sunten 2 Jan 2021
  • OSHA Training 2 Jan 2021
  • Ethics and practice, CHP 2 Dec 2020
  • OAA Annual conference 4 Oct 2020
  • Poly vagal Theory, Joanne Donnolley 2 Sept 2020
  • Medic First Aid and CPR 8 Sept 2020
  • Kampo, Post COVID Syndrome, Gretchen DeSoriano 2 Dec 8, 2019
  • Applied Channel Theory, Jason Robertson 8 August 2019
  • Chronic Pain & Opioids, CHP, Ryan Milley 2 Aug 2020
  • Facial Diagnosis 2 April 2020
  • Telehealth and TCM, Mori West, OAA 2 April 2020
  • COVID and TCM, Heiner Fruehauf, OAA 2 April 2020
  • TCM & Hospice, Susan Wilmouth, OAA 2 Feb 27, 2020
  • Blood stasis & TCM, Greg Livingston 2 Jan 27, 2020
  • ECHO, various presenters on COVID 19 Mar-May 2020
  • Biotics Conference on Inflammation 8 November 2019
  • KAMPO, Nigel Dawes 27 September 28-30, 2018
  • Shudo Style Acupuncture, Murata Sensei, High Desert Hari Society 15.5 October 14-15, 2018
  • OAA annual conference 6 May 2018
  • Bullet Proof Documentation for Acuuncturists, Mori West 14 March 2018
  • Deepening Daishi Shonihari: Delving into Pediatric Japanese Acupuncture, Kuwahara, K., Hari, OCOM, Portland, OR 13 December 2-3, 2017
  • In-Touch Japan 8 Seminar: Tokyo and Shikoku, Japan 42 November 3-9, 2017
  • Daishi Shonihari: Non-Insertion Pediatric Acupuncture, Junko Tanioka, OCOM, Portland, OR 13 October 14-15, 2017
  • Contact Needle Therapy for Cancer Patients, Keiko Ogawa, MD, AIMC, Berkeley, CA 14 Sept 23-24, 2017
  • Integrative Pain Management Seminar, Monika Kobyleka, OCOM, Portland, OR 14 May 20-21, 2017
  • M-Test Training, Dr. Mukaino, Fukuoka Hospital, Japan 45+ November 30-December 6, 2016
  • Pathologies & Formulas of the Decoction Classic & Dr. Tian Heming Case Studies, Arnaud Versluys, New Orleans, LA 39 November 4-8, 2015
  • Treatment of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, Tyuoshi Shimamura, Portland, OR 21 October 2-4 2015
  • Shudo Style Meridian Therapy: An Introduction to Strategies & Techniques, Stephen Brown, Portland, OR 14 February 7-8, 2015
  • Shinkyu, Kitagawa (M-Test Seminars), Portland, OR 21 October 28-30, 2014
  • CPR, AED and First Aid for Adults, Medic First Aid, Portland, OR October 13, 2014
  • TANA National Training (Toyohari), Portland, OR 20 October 10-12, 2014
  • Caring For Iraq Veterans with TBI, Portland, OR (NASW) 6.5 September 26, 2014
  • Treating the Heart: a Gentle Approach to Trauma, PTSD and Depression, Funemizu, Portland, OR 13 May 3-4, 2014
  • Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency & Autonomic Nervous System Imbalances, Monika Kobyleka, Portland, OR 16 March 1-2, 2014
  • Herbal First Aid: Stings, Strains, Cuts, Bites & More, Rylen Feeney, Portland, OR 2 July 2, 2013
  • Shang han lun Lines Retreat, Arnaud Versluys, New Orleans, LA 49 June 16-22, 2013
  • Recognition, Assessment & Management of Patients with Mental Heather & Substance Abuse/Addiction Issues in a Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching
  • Clinic, OCOM, Portland, OR 4 March 12, April 9, 2013
  • Li Zhi zhen’s Exposition on the 8 Extra’s in Clinical Practice, Charles Chace, Portland, OR 15 November 2012
  • Anatomy and Cadaver Lab 2: The Neck, Shoulder and Upper Extremity, NESA, Watertown, MA 14 November 1-2, 2012
  • OSHA Compliance Program, OCOM, Portland, OR 2 November 2012
  • Toyo Hari, (9 weekends), Portland, OR 110 October 2011-April 2012
  • Fukushin, Arnaud Versluys, Portland, OR 12 December 2011
  • Shaku Jyu Therapy, Kobayashi, Berkeley, CA 21 August 2011
  • Dr. Zeng Shang Han Lun Conference, Portland, OR 21 April 2011
  • Liver Cleanse Qi Gong, Master Liu, Portland, OR 6 March 2011
  • Koshi Balancing, Jeffrey Dann, Portland, OR 15 March 2011
  • Ethics for the Chinese Medicine Practitioner, OCOM, Portland, OR 3 March 2011
  • Moxibustion Intensive, Junji Mizutani, Portland, OR 15 Dec 2010
  • Drug-Herb Interactions, John Chen, OCOM, Portland, OR 5 Oct 2010Shonishin: Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture, Brenda Loew, Portland, OR 15 October 2010
  • The Middle Way: Kanpo Herbal Medicine for Digestive Disorders, Nigel Dawes, Portland, OR 15 April 2010
  • OCOM Professional Development, Defining Scholarly Activity, Portland, OR 3 Sept 2010
  • Koshi Balancing, Jeffrey Dann, Portland, OR 16 March 2010
  • Shang Hang Lun Herbs, Canonical Chinese Medicine, (2 weekends) Arnaud Versluys, Portland, OR 30 March – April 2010
  • Jin Gui, Canonical Chinese Medicine (5 weekends) Arnaud Versluys, Portland, OR 75 Sept 2009 – Feb 2010
  • Kanpo Medicine, Nigel Dawes, Portland, OR October 2008
  • Shang Han Lun, Canonical Chinese Medicine (7 weekends), Arnaud Versluys, Portland, OR Sept 2008 – April 2009
  • Shaku Jyu Core Acupuncture Therapy, Kobayashi Sensei, NESA 40 Aug 2008
  • Moxibustion Intensive, Junji Mitzutani, Portland, OR 16 Jan 2008
  • Advanced Pulse Diagnosis, Jimmy Chang, The Lotus Institute, Portland, OR Sept 2007
  • Pain Management with Acupuncture and Herbs, Oregon Acupuncture Association Conference April 2007
  • Introduction to Kanpo Herbal Medicine, Nigel Dawes, Portland, OR Feb 2007
  • Intro to Thai Massage, Bob Quinn, Portland, OR Nov 2006
  • Sotai, Bob Quinn, Portland, OR June 2006
  • Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Ethics, Oregon Acupuncture Association Conference April 2006
  • Psycho-Emotional Disorders of the Shen, Kiiko Matsumoto, Cambridge, MA Feb 2006
  • Dr. Richard Tan’s Balance Method, The Lotus Institute, Portland, OR 8 Oct 2005
  • Drug Herb Interactions, Dr. John Chen, The Lotus Institute, Portland, OR 8 Oct 2005
  • Morning Medical Qi Gong, Daniel Villasenor, Portland, OR Aug 2005
  • The Liver: Function, Imagery, Pathology Points and Meridians, Elizabeth Rochat de Valle, NESA April 2005
  • Deepening Rapport with Patients, Tom Balles, NESA April 2005
  • Teishin: Non-Insertive Japanese Needle Technique, Rachel Hartstein, NESA Nov 2004
  • Introduction to Kiiko Style Acupuncture, David Euler, Regis College Oct 2004
  • History of Ideas in Chinese Medicine: Ming Dynasty to Present, Jeffrey C. Yuen, NESA Oct 2004
  • Guasha, Arya Nielson, NESA Sept 2004
  • Advanced Needling Technique, Dr. Cheng Xiao Ming, Brookline, MA May-Aug 2004
  • Shonishin, Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture, Rachel Hartstein, NESA April, July 2004
  • Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Virginia Doran, NESA July 2004, April 2003
  • Introduction to Toyo Hari: Traditional Japanese Meridian Acupuncture, Masters Nakada Koryo & Taniuchi Shuho, NESA April 2004
  • External Application of Chinese Herbs, Zhen Zhen Zhang, NESA Feb 2004
  • Taming the Dragon Within: Treating Autoimmune Disorders, Miki Shima, NESA Nov 2002
  • AcuYoga, Julie Bonnici, NESA Dec 2002
  • Pan Gu Mystical Qi Gong, Vincent Chu, NESA June 2002
  • Art of Living Breath Workshop, Bryan Wagner, NESA Feb 2002
  • Medical Qi Gong, Sanford Lee, NESA Dec 2001

White Pine Institute – Graduate Mentorship Program
Amherst, MA
Fukishin – Abdominal Diagnosis (6 weekends)
2019

Promotores Descalzos
Juarez, Mexico
Moxibustion Intensive for health promoter volunteers
2014, 2017, 2019

Institute for Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM)
Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA
Fukushin – Abdominal Diagnosis for Shang Han Lun and Jing Gui
2012-2015

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
Portland, OR
2008-current

  • Moxibustion Study presenation for Doctoral Module on Research (2013)
  • Adjunct Faculty: Advanced Acupuncture, Clinical Supervisor (2010-current)
  • Teaching Assistant for Doctoral Module in Japanese Acupuncture (2012)
  • Teaching Assistant in Masters Program: Advanced Acupuncture, OMRI, OMRII, Living Anatomy, Structural Diagnosis (2008-2010)

National University of Natural Medicine
Portland, OR
2012-2015

  • Guest Lecturer, Moxibustion, Global Health Program (2012-2013)
  • Clinical Supervisor (2009-2010)
  • Substitute Clinical Supervisor, Assistant Special Topics Instructor (2009-2010)

Concordia University
Portland, OR
Guest Lecturer: Alternative treatments for sports injuries
2014-2015

Everest Institute
Tigard, OR
Adjunct Faculty, Guest Lecturer
2006-2010

  • Taught Chinese Medicine module on quarterly basis to third and fourth term massage students for 2 years.
  • Also taught Anatomy & Physiology and Exercise Prescription for Special Populations.
  • Delivered a one-hour lecture on OM to massage students as a guest speaker.

University of Portland
Portland, OR
Guest Lecturer
Athletic Training Degree
2006-2008

Seminars and Study Groups
2010-2019

  • Sotai: The Basics and Beyond (2010, 2012)
  • Japanese Meridian Acupuncture Study Group (2010)
  • Manaka Ion Pumping Cord Seminar (2019)

Seminar Teaching Assistant
2004-2013

  • Shonishin Seminar with Brenda Loew, LAc (2013)
  • Ion Pumping Cords Seminar with Bob Quinn, DAOM, LAc (2006)
  • Shonishin and Teishin Seminar with Rachel Hartstein LAc (2004)

The Lotus Seed Yoga School
Yoga Teacher Training Instructor
Portland, OR 2006-2007

New England School of Acupuncture
Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Continuing Education Program Assistant
Watertown, MA
2004-2005

Direct Moxibustion to treat Spleen Qi & Yang Deficiency Fatigue: A Pilot Study
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
2013
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Master Thesis Reader
National University of Natural Medicine
2012

Less Is More: Shonishin Seminar with Brenda Loew
North American Journal of Oriental Medicine
March 2011

AcuGraph Inter-rater Reliability
NUNM, Helfgott Research Institute
participant
2010

Moxibustion Intensive with Junji Mitzutani
North American Journal of Oriental Medicine
Vol. 15, no. 43, July 2008

The Power of Exercise: Using Exercise to Fight Disease
Presented at Mercy & Wisdom Healing Center and Tzu Chi Foundation
2007

Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications
By John Chen & Tina Chen
Editor, 3 chapters
2006

Tracy Thorne Wellness LLC (Tracy Thorne Acupuncture)
Portland, OR
Proprietor
2005-current

YMCA
Portland, OR
Yoga & Fitness Instructor
2005-2010

Recess Wellness LLC
Portland, OR
Personal Trainer, Yoga & Group Fitness Instructor, Health Educator
2006-2010

Combs & Zeyben
Wellesley, MA
Marketing Consultant
2007-2009

Recess Fitness
Portland, OR
Health Educator, Personal Trainer, Yoga instructor
2005-2008

BodyBalance Personal Training
Boston, MA
Proprietor
2000-2005

Rolf C. Hagen U.S.A. Corporation
Mansfield, MA
Marketing Consultant
2003-2005

Personal Investments, Inc.
Brookline, MA
Personal Trainer, Director of Marketing
2000-2002

Hurwitz & Associates LLC
Natick, MA
Software Industry Analyst: Customer Relationship Management
2000-2001

Reebok International Ltd.
Canton, MA
Global Product Marketing Manager (Running; Outdoor Apparel)
Global Product Manager (Rockport Apparel)
1995-2000

Returning Veterans Project
Acupuncturist
Portland, OR
2014-current

Portland Veterans Acupuncture Project
Acupuncturist
Portland, OR
2010-2014

Mercy & Wisdom Clinic
Acupuncturist
2005-2007

Parkinson’s Fitness Project
YMCA
Portland, OR
2005-2006

Acupuncturists Without Borders
Clerical Assistant
Portland, OR
2005

Mt. Auburn Hospital
Eucharistic Minister
Cambridge, MA
2002

The Haley House
Marketing Consultant
Boston, MA
2000

Portland Plunge
Team Leader
Portland, OR
1989, 1990

Professional Affiliations

Licensure & Certifications

Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM Dipl. OM.)
National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
awarded in 2005

Diplomate of Canonical Chinese Medicine
Institute of Classics In East Asian Medicine
awarded in 2010

Licensed Acupuncturist
Oregon Medical Board
current, since 2005

Clean Needle Technique
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
awarded in 2003

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers – CPR/AED
American Heart Association
current

Tracy demonstrating acupuncture and moxibustion to colleagues at Portland Sports Medicine at University of Portland.

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