Michelle is the daughter of a registered nurse and has always wanted to be in the medical field. After earning her Master’s in Chinese Medicine from The Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Sarasota, Florida, she travelled west to visit family and landed in Portland, which she considers home. 

Michelle opened Acupuncture Works LLC in 2001, and has been blessed to work in a career that she is passionate about.  Her philosophy in medicine is to treat each person as a unique individual, therefore treating the person rather than the condition or disease. Informing each person on home care therapies, acupressure and relaxation techniques results in a relationship where practitioner and patient work together to promote optimum health and well-being.  During her sessions, Michelle has a professional and caring manner. She takes time to explain what she is doing and loves to  educate her clients on the workings of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Married with children of the furry and feathery variety, Michelle enjoys hiking, motorcycle riding, traveling, scuba diving and gardening. She enjoys cycling around the state of Oregon as well commuting to work.

Laurie is a licensed massage therapist who has been practicing for 20 years. She believes that massage provides a proactive, holistic approach to health by lowering blood pressure, decreasing cortisol (stress hormone), and increasing body awareness. Her favorite techniques include esalen (relaxation), neuromuscular (deep tissue), hot stone, and Thai massage.

Laurie has a varied practice that includes families, seniors, and students at The Guide Dogs for the Blind. She is also a pilates and yoga instructor at Mt. Hood Athletic Club.

Jess has been a licensed massage therapist since 2006. She completed coursework at East West College of Healing Arts, where she specialized in deep tissue massage, sports movement, Swedish and traditional Thai style massage.

Jess has completed advanced pregnancy massage coursework and now offers both prenatal and postnatal massage services.  She uses myofacial release with clients and soft-tissue massage on individuals who have been in motor vehicle or cycling accidents.

Jess enjoys yoga, running, reading, camping, hot springing and spending time with family and friends.

Jeanne has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has practiced as a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon since 1985. The majority of her career has been in private practice settings serving adult women. She also has a broad clinical background of working in residential, community mental health, and education settings.

Jeanne's background and interests have given her a broad range of therapy tools, which brings a creative dimension to her work as she stays attuned to what therapy tools demonstrate effectiveness for each individual client. Her approach in therapy is supportive and collaborative, and builds on strengths as concerns and needs are addressed. Her current practice focuses on a broad range of issues for women including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, post traumatic stress and life transitions.

At the core of whatever technique or framework utilized, Jeanne has a fundamental belief in the capacity for healing and creativity within each person. It is within this context that a respectful and authentic therapeutic relationship facilitates psychological growth, healing and change. She is delighted to practice in the setting of Mt Hood Women’s Health with attention to comprehensive wellness for women.  

Nadine believes counseling is a joint effort, which cannot be successful without your hard work, energy and courage. 

Therapy provides a safe place to explore reactions, thoughts, and feelings about people in your life as well as yourself.  It allows you the opportunity to practice new ways of interacting and, when ready, to try these in other relationships. 

Nadine believes that each individual has a unique view of the world, based on his/her role in it.  She uses a solution-focused approach and incorporates dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR as well as creative therapies to tailor the therapeutic experience to your need. Nadine uses respectful curiosity to invite you to envision your preferred future.  She believes that people are designed for self healing and that sometimes they need help to start this process. 

Nadine enjoys working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families. She welcomes your questions or comments about the work you do together. 

Paleena has long recognized the powerful health effects of yoga on the mind, body and spirit.  She has had personal experience with her own athletic enhancement from a yoga practice. 

She became an instructor in 2006 to share the gift of yoga with others, allowing her students to move mindfully and safely while honoring their bodies and themselves.  She teaches Hatha blend that adapts to every body. Poses often incorporate useful tools such as blocks, straps and foam rollers to support proper body alignment. 

Most of us have experienced different types of injuries in the past or have had jobs where we needed to sit or stand for long periods; this causes imbalance in the body.  Paleena’s intention is to share how we can take our yoga practice into our daily activities to create greater balance. 

Paleena's small and intimate classes are structured in a way that supports each student wherever they may be in their yoga practice.  New students report feeling confidence and ease with Paleena's guidance and support, while the more advanced students find a deeper awareness and balance in postures with the added focus on alignment.

Class schedules are posted in the office and on Paleena's website.  She also offers private and semi-private classes and yoga retreats for a more individualized program.