Gentle · Effective · Comprehensive
Traditional Japanese acupuncture and Classical
Chinese Herbal Medicine in Portland, Oregon
HOW TRACY WORKS
Restoring vitality to the places that need the most attention
In Japanese pottery repair, a crack isn’t hidden. It becomes part of the whole and part of its history.
Tracy approaches treatment with a similar respect for what is already there. Her work addresses the immediate problem while also looking at the patterns that have developed over time. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine are selected and adjusted according to what the person in front of her needs now.
HOW TRACY TREATS
Two Disciplines, Twenty Years of Practice
Treatment starts with two disciplines, acupuncture and moxibustion, and classical herbal medicine. Nutrition, diet, and movement may be included in a treatment, coordinated with your other providers.
Japanese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
鍼灸
Shinkyu
A precise style of acupuncture that typically uses shallower and even surface needle techniques compared to other styles of acupuncture. Moxibustion — gentle heat applied near or on the skin — is often added to support circulation and increase vitality. These styles are well suited to all patients but especially those sensitive to needles or new to acupuncture. Tracy adjusts toward a stronger technique when the case calls for it — athletes and patients recovering from injury, for example.
Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine
經方
Jing Fang
Herbal formulas drawn from the oldest herbal texts in Chinese Medicine and matched to your specific presentation or pattern (Zheng), utilizing abdominal palpation diagnosis (fukushin) and pulse diagnosis in addition to a detailed analysis of the symptoms you experience.
Often prescribed alongside acupuncture treatments to extend its effect between visits.
WHO TRACY TREATS
You're Not a Diagnosis to Manage
For over twenty years, Tracy has worked with people across a broad range of complex health conditions. You're not a checklist to work through, or a diagnosis to manage. Before she decides where to start, she looks at your history, your patterns, and what's already been tried, then builds the approach around what's actually in front of her, not a standard protocol.
Japanese acupuncture focuses on first identifying and treating the Root - or overall pattern that is causing the symptoms you are experiencing. Then the treatment focuses directly on the Branch - the symptoms. Tracy utilizes a broad array of interventions such as moxa, cupping, guasha and gentle bodywork (Sotai) to address these.
The technique changes according to the person and what she is treating.
MEET TRACY THORNE
Clinician, Educator, Researcher
- 20+ years in practice
- Trains other acupuncturists and herbalists nationally and internationally
- NCBAHM Diplomate (formerly NCCAOM), Oregon-licensed acupuncturist
- Contributes to the profession through research and service
Tracy has practiced acupuncture and herbal medicine in Portland since 2005 and trained at the New England School of Acupuncture and with teachers in Japan, China, and the U.S. As a research fellow at the National University of Natural Medicine, she conducted and published the first U.S. study of moxibustion.
She also coordinates directly with physicians, physical therapists, and other clinicians when that's part of your care. Treatment works alongside the rest of your care team, not around it.
Read Tracy's Full BackgroundWhat Patients Say About Tracy
You won’t find a better acupuncturist.
As someone who “hates needles,” I have ironically relied on Tracy as a PCP for the last four years. She’s helped me with health issues ranging from tachycardia to irregular periods, and muscle/joint pain to eczema. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and has provided excellent referrals as necessary.
JJ
Patient
I highly recommend Tracy for the whole family!
Tracy is very knowledgeable and professional. Her approach is very gentle and effective. She supported my physical and emotional well-being through pregnancy and postpartum… From infancy, Tracy has supported my children with colic, GI difficulties, mood/behavior, and overall health.
Julie Shannon
Occupational Therapist
I am so impressed with your knowledge of the human organism.
What I am most thankful for… your therapeutic treatments were significant in getting me ready for bilateral knee replacement and in aiding recovery from painful residuals of surgery in conjunction with PT.
Mike B.
Patient
