Monica Mathews is an Oregon State Board
licensed acupuncturist (LAc) who holds a Master of Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the Pacific
College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). She is nationally certified in Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Chinese Herbology by
the National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
While attending PCOM, Monica
studied acupuncture for sports injury rehabilitation, hospice care, and health care for the homeless. She also traveled to
China to learn more about acupuncture and tui na massage at the China Nanjing International Acupuncture Center. She has worked
with Celebrity Cruises as onboard ship acupuncturist and educational lecturer for the cruise line's 2000 guest passengers.
In her Portland acupuncture
office, Monica specializes in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and tui na for chronic and acute conditions, including pain
management, stress reduction, weight control, men's and women's health, aging issues, and preventive health care.
Her services also include microcurrent therapy for pain relief and for natural facial rejuvenation.
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| Portland Acupuncturist Monica Mathews |
Monica's early experience with acupuncture: Years ago, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. Both of my hands were numb,
ice-cold, and ached constantly. I was considering a surgical solution for this painful condition, but I had heard good reports
about the use of acupuncture for joint pain, so I decided to try acupuncture first. I received 7 acupuncture and moxa treatments
for my wrists. After the 7th treatment, my wrists were pain-free, and the feeling in my hands had returned to normal. Over
a decade has passed since that episode, and the carpal tunnel syndrome never returned.
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