About Becca Seitz, MAcOM, LAc,
Owner of Thrive Acupuncture
My Philosophy
Your body knows how to be healthy.
With the stresses of life, poor diet and a lack of exercise, our bodies don't always have access to everything they need to be truly healthy. Our bodies do the best they can with what they're given, but after a while symptoms start cropping up. Through the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, foot reflexology, Chinese dietary therapy and lifestyle adjustments, I'm here to tutor you on how to provide to your body the building blocks of health and to remind your body how to use them most efficiently!
With the stresses of life, poor diet and a lack of exercise, our bodies don't always have access to everything they need to be truly healthy. Our bodies do the best they can with what they're given, but after a while symptoms start cropping up. Through the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, foot reflexology, Chinese dietary therapy and lifestyle adjustments, I'm here to tutor you on how to provide to your body the building blocks of health and to remind your body how to use them most efficiently!
My Path to Chinese Medicine
I came to love acupuncture when it cured me of my eye allergies. After 5 years of being absolutely miserable day in and day out with no relief from the various medications that were prescribed, I turned to acupuncture as a last resort. After only 2 weeks, they were tolerable, and within one month they were completely gone. Forever.
Yep. I was hooked.
During one of my treatments, my acupuncturist and I talked about school and my plans to become a veterinarian. I'll never forget the light bulb moment when she said, "Don't forget acupuncture for animals!" Of course!
I decided to attend acupuncture school as well as veterinary school.
Along the way my plans have changed a little - while in acupuncture school I soon fell in love with treating people and I learned that the law allowed me to treat pets as an acupuncturist!
Yep. I was hooked.
During one of my treatments, my acupuncturist and I talked about school and my plans to become a veterinarian. I'll never forget the light bulb moment when she said, "Don't forget acupuncture for animals!" Of course!
I decided to attend acupuncture school as well as veterinary school.
Along the way my plans have changed a little - while in acupuncture school I soon fell in love with treating people and I learned that the law allowed me to treat pets as an acupuncturist!
Treating Pets
I was extremely fortunate to be able to do an informal apprenticeship with a very generous veterinarian who taught me how to treat pets with acupuncture. I love that I am able to use this medicine to help all members of the family feel their very best!
Education
- The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine - 2006 - Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Portland State University - 2003 - Bachelor's Degree in Organismal Biology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Certifications and Licensures
- Board certified with the NCCAOM in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism)
- Licensed with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
- Board certified with the American Board of Animal Acupuncture
Organizations
- The American Board of Animal Acupuncture - Secretary and Diplomate since 2013
- The International Academy of Animal Acupuncture - President and instructor since 2013
- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Alumni Association - Member since 2006, on the Board of Directors - Treasurer since 2012
- Multnomah County Health Reserve Corps - Member since 2007
- Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - Member since 2012, on the Board of Directors since 2012, Secretary since 2013
Continued Education
- April 2013 - Menopause, Hormone Therapy and Osteoporosis - Dr. Beth Burch, ND
- April 2013 - Emei Cosmic Orbit Qi Gong - Ryan Powell
- September 2012 - TCM Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia - Dr. Farong Zhang (China)
- June 2012 - Fukushin: Japanese Abdominal Diagnosis for Shang Han Lun Formulas - Kumiko Shirai, MSOM, LAc
- May 2012 - Fang Jia Fang: The Art and Science of Herbal Combinations (Part I) - Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang, OMD, LAc
- April 2012 - 10 Key Formula Families and Constitution in Chinese Medicine - Michael Max, LAc
- June 2011 - Acupuncture for Foot Disorders - Scott Smith, LAc
- February 2011 - Abdominal Acupuncture - Roger Batchelor, DAOM, LAc
- October 2010 - Safety With Chinese Herbs - Bob Flaws, DOM, CMT, LAc
- August 2010 - The Secret of Success in Dermatology and Traumatology - Bob Flaws, DOM, CMT, LAc
- May 2010 - An Integrative Approach to the Treatment of PTSD - Fujio McPherson, ARNP, MAc, LAc
- June 2009 - Exploring the Shen and the Sham of AOM Research - Richard Hammerschlag, PhD
- May 2008 - Conscious Conception - Misha Ruth Cohen, LAc
- May 2008 - Menopausal Syndrome and Chinese Medicine - Misha Ruth Cohen, LAc
- February 2008 - Palpation Based Acupuncture - Eric Stephens, DAOM, LAc
- January 2008 - Chinese Medicine for Kids - Alex Tiberi, LAc
- June 2007 - Treating Pain and Sports Injuries: A Practical 12-Step Approach - Whitfield Reaves, LAc
- April 2007 - Pain Management with Acupuncture: Tendino-muscular Meridian Treatment of Pain - Kevin March, LAc
- April 2007 - Pain Management with Acupuncture: Clinical Connections of Points, Joints and Muscles to Treat Pain Effectively - Marvin Finkelstein, LAc
- April 2007 - Pain Treatment with Channel Theory and Distal Points - Cole Magbanua, LAc
- April 2007 - Pain Management: The View From the Present - Rick Marinelli, ND, MAcOM
- April 2007 - Chinese Shamanic Shaking QiGong - Master Zhongxian Wu
- April 2007 - Turtle Longevity QiGong - Roger Batchelor, DAOM, LAc
- April 2007 - Advancing Pain Management in Oregon - Oregon Department of Human Services
Becca Seitz, MAcOM, LAc - Acupuncture in SE Portland, Oregon
Serving Portland, Clackamas, Milwaukie, and Gresham areas.
Serving Portland, Clackamas, Milwaukie, and Gresham areas.
