Acupuncture Practitioners |
Mae Costello, L.Ac. |
Mae Costello has been with IEP since 2006.Mae graduated from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Mae specializes in the treatment of pain syndromes, insomnia and anxiety. She also maintains a private acupuncture practice in Portland at the Awakening Lotus Healing Arts
Center. |
Marya Deda, L.Ac. |
Marya has a Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine and has done extensive studies in herbal medicine and Shiatsu therapy. In addition to her work at IEP, she is a Shiatsu teaching assistant at OCOM and also maintains a private practice in NE Portland specializing in women’s health, asthma, allergies and pain and stress management. To learn more about Marya, visit www.awakeninglotus.net |
Joanna
Dehen, L.Ac. |
Joanna has been in the health and wellness
field for over 12 years. She graduated from Oregon College of Oriental
Medicine in 2001, earning a Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
She also maintains a private acupuncture practice in Portland at the Awakening Lotus Healing Arts
Center. Joanna also has an extensive history in physical fitness
well as practicing as a personal trainer. |

Allen
Downs, L.Ac. |
Al has been with IEP since its founding in 1992 and is currently director of the acupuncture program. Al received his Master's in acupuncture and oriental medicine from OCOM in 1990 and has done extensive post-graduate study in China (1991 and 1997) and Seattle (Bastyr University, mid 90s). He specializes in treating patients with immune disorders, allergies and acute and chronic pain. Al has a private practice in SE Portland. Please visit www.hawthornewellness.com for more information. |
Camille
Hofvendahl, L.Ac. |
Camille has been a licensed acupuncturist
for over 17 years and has been with IEP since 1993. Camille specializes
in the treatment of chemical dependency, multiple sclerosis, immune
deficiency, diabetes and pain management. For over 15 years she has
practiced acupuncture for the Portland Addictions Acupuncture Clinic
(PAAC). Camille also has a private practice in Portland.
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Tom
Martin, L.Ac. |
Tom graduated from the Auckland College of Acupuncture in 1991, the first full-time traditional acupuncture program approved by the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists. He also has a Master’s Degree in Sociology. In 1994 he moved to Portland and is licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners and certified with the National Committee for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. With over 16 years in practice Tom has considerable experience with complementary cancer care, MS, hepatitis C, HIV as well as with a focused, anatomically precise approach to acute and chronic pain. He has been with the Immune Enhancement Project since 1994. He also maintains practices at two local integrative medicine clinics and is interested in the integration of acupuncture into modern medicine. (see www.integrativeprimarycare.com)
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Michael
McCarron, L.Ac. |
Michael has been with IEP since its inception
in October of 1992. He graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental
Medicine in 1993. Michael is certified in Chinese herbology and acupuncture
by the NCAA and has extensive experience with the treatment of chronic
pain and cancer. Michael is also a part-time teacher at OCOM and a
supervisor in the student clinic. He maintains a private practice
in Northeast Portland. |
Usha
Noble, L.Ac. |
Usha graduated from O.C.O.M. in 1996 and has
been practicing Chinese medicine for 8 years. In addition to her work
at IEP, she provides acupuncture for Kaiser-Permanente Continuing
Care services and maintains a private practice in Portland. |
Sabine
Pater, L.Ac., |
Sabine received her Master's Degree in Oriental
Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine, which
is a 4-year curriculum in acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Prior to
that she received her degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M
University and worked as an acupuncture assistant for 3 years. She
has been to China on several occasions to treat and observe patients
at a hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and to practice Tai
Chi and Qi Gong. Sabine also maintains a private
practice here in Portland. |
Edie
Vickers, N.D., L.Ac. |
Edie Vickers is one of the Northwest's most
respected naturopathic doctors. She is graduate of the Oregon College
of Oriental Medicine (class of '86) and received her naturopathic
degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (class of
'87) also in Portland, OR. With over 15 years of practice, Dr. Vickers
specializes in treatment of women's disorders, immune disorders and
treatment of multiple sclerosis with scalp acupuncture. |
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Iris Klepel, L.M.T. |
Iris received her massage training at East West College in 2000 and since has been working as a massage therapist in various places. Three years ago Iris began her Shiatsu training at OCOM in Portland while studying Chinese Medicine. She currently is in her internship practicing acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qi Gong next to Shiatsu and will be graduating in summer of 2007. During spring of 2006 Iris joined IEP practicing Shiatsu. |
Sande
Mullany, L.M.T. |
Sande began her Shiatsu education in New York City in 1987 at The Ohashi Institute. She was a Shiatsu instructor at East West College of Healing Arts from 1992-99 and from 1995-2006 she was an instructor at OCOM as well. She has been with IEP since 1995. Sande has continued her Shiatsu training with international teachers Pauline Sasakie, Cliff Andrews and Carola Bereserd-Ford. She has also trained with the Shiatsu School of the U.K attending their two year post-graduate program 2005-2006. Sande maintains a private practice here in Portland. Please visit www.sandemullanyshiatsu.com for more info. |
Xavier
Preciado, L.M.T. |
Xavier has been practicing Shiatsu since 1988.
He was a 1991 graduate of the Desert Institute of Healing Arts in
Tucson, AZ, and a 1994 graduate of the East-West College of Healing
Arts. Xavier is a Shiatsu instructor at OCOM and has been with IEP
since its inception in 1992. He also maintains a private practice
in Northwest Portland. |
Tina
Rae, L.M.T., Shiatsu Director |
Tina has been with IEP since 1996. She received her license from East West College of Healing Arts in 1995. Tina has continued her Shiatsu training with international teachers Pauline Sasakie, Cliff Andrews, and Carola Bereserd-Ford. She has also trained with the Shiatsu School of the U.K attending their two year post-graduate program 2005-2006. Tina maintains a private practice here in Portland. Please visit www.shiatsuforhealth.net for more info. |
Monica Zimmerman, L.Ac., L.M.T. |
Monica has been a Shiatsu therapist with IEP since 2005. She is a 2004 graduate of The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, earning a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine.
Inspired by a lifelong love of the natural world and practicing yoga for over 16 years, Monica’s gentle approach allows clients to connect to their physical and energetic bodies, encouraging healing. Monica maintains a private practice using Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Chinese herbs in S.E. Portland.
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