My regular hours are:
Mondays & Wednesdays 10am-4pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-7pm


Thrive Will be Closed:
11/25-11/28 for Thanksgiving
12/23-1/2 for my annual winter vacation
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If you have visits remaining on your insurance, or funds left in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA),
you’ll want to be sure to use them before they disappear on January 1st!

I started Thrive Acupuncture in December of 2006 - I can’t believe it’s already been 18 years!
As a thank you for being a part of the Thrive Family, for every appointment you attend in the month of December, you’ll be gifted a bar of Seattle Chocolates (my favorite!)

February 10th begins the Lunar New Year of the Yang Green Dragon! 
If you've been following this blog for any amount of time, you know that I dislike setting New Year's Resolutions in January. We're still super deep in hibernation time! Winter is a time of resting and restoration so that we'll be ready for the active time of year. Spring or the Lunar New Year is a MUCH better time for setting goals and expectations, since the energy shifts from hibernation to growth and expansion! 
If you're interested in what the New Year has in store for us as a society, or for you and your specific animal sign, I like this explanation by CT Holman :)
Happy Lunar New Year to you all! <3

17 Years! 

Time is a funny thing - some years crawl, while others fly by. This year has brought me full circle! As you know, I moved my practice at the beginning of this year. But what you may not know is that I moved into the house where this whole thing got started! I made the decision to become an acupuncturist when we lived in this house. I treated my very first patients in what is now the front treatment treatment room almost exactly 17 years ago! Over the years, I've moved my practice a couple of times, and while moving is always hard, the move back into this house has been my favorite :)

As a thank you for letting me be a part of your healing path, for every treatment you receive in the month of December, you'll get to choose a bar of Seattle Chocolate! 

Thank you all for being a part of the Thrive Acupuncture Family!

January 22nd is the Lunar New Year of the Yin Water Rabbit! I don't have any experience in Chinese astrology, so here's a link to what in store for us - make sure you scroll through and find your animal sign to get more details for yourself :)

Lunar New Year predictions for the year of the Yin Water Rabbit by CT Holman

I wish you all a very Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope you had some really lovely holidays, set some nice intentions for the year and are ready to feel your best yet in 2023 :)

I'm super excited to be working with you out of my new space - located at 6123 SE 83rd Ave, Portland, OR!

Isn't it sweet? It's the perfect size for an acupuncture clinic! 

I have my very own waiting room now! You'll notice some minor changes in the coming days as I fully get settled into the space - I've got to get the art situation all figured out! :)

Two cozy, cozy treatment rooms! An extra treatment room means more appointment slots for your convenience!

​Once again, Happy New Year, and I'll see you all soon!  <3 Becca

What a weekend!

​This past weekend was the second module in the Chinese Herbal Dermatology certification course I'm taking :) Those 3 loooooong days are rough, but the information is so great! 

This module, we learned all about Viral Warts, Peri-oral Dermatitis, Stasis Eczema, Lichen Planus, Rosacea, Pompholyx Eczema and Herpes Simplex. (You'll notice Herpes Zoster on the content list, but we ran out of time and will complete it next module ;)  )

​I'm super excited to get better at helping you guys heal from your skin conditions <3

15 YEARS of Thrive Acupuncture!

Holy cow! I have enjoyed every minute of working with you all to feel your best. I couldn't imagine a more rewarding (and FUN!) job for me! Thank you all for being a part of the Thrive Family :)

As is my tradition, during the month of December, I have a little present for each of you who comes in to see me for a treatment! I have several different holiday flavors of Seattle Chocolate Bars to choose from! PLUS, who couldn't use at least a little destressing during this time of year?

I look forward to celebrating a bit with each of you, <3 Becca

I've got some super exciting news!

How many times has it happened that you've been taking your supplement diligently and then you run out before your next acupuncture appointment?

Or it's cold and flu season and you were wanting to pick up your secret-cold-fighting weapon, but everyone else had bought them already?

If you are a current patient of Thrive Acupuncture, in addition to still buying your supplements through us directly, you can now purchase your supplements through NPScript and have them shipped directly to you!  

The supplements available through NPScript are the same ones we carry in our clinic, so you know that they've been tried and tested!

​It's super easy to get signed up, too!  Simply visit http://npscript.com and enter the code: ThriveAcuPDX

Many of you have probably started to hear about Chinese herbal medicines containing ingredients not listed on the label (biomedications are a common addition) or heavy metals or other toxins.  Click here to read one such story.

This is not cause for panic, however.  What this means is that you have to know what to look for to be sure that the herbs you are being prescribed and taking are safe for you and your family.

If you are taking Chinese herbal teapills (also known as "patents"), make sure that the packaging contains a "Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certified" seal.  This ensures that the product has been tested for adulterants and toxins.

If you are receiving a raw or granule herbal formula from your practitioner or through a Chinese herbal pharmacy, ask your practitioner about their source companies.  They should be able to provide you with information regarding the purity of the products being dispensed.

Chinese herbal formulas are a valuable tool for regaining your health.  Make sure they're coming from a company that goes the extra mile to ensure your safety!