Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture Clinic in Portland, OR
Inner Works Acupuncture has been dedicated to holistic healing since its founding in 2001, specializing in Five Element Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Zero Balancing bodywork. Our approach focuses on addressing the root causes of illness rather than merely alleviating symptoms, aiming to restore harmony to the body, mind, and spirit. With over two decades of experience, we combine traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern clinical practices to treat chronic pain, emotional disorders, and systemic health issues. Our practitioners, led by Dr. Elizabeth Zenger, bring deep expertise in both Eastern and Western healthcare systems, ensuring personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We adhere to strict safety protocols, including compliance with state and county guidelines for infectious disease control.Our services extend to nutritional therapy, autoimmune condition management, and complementary care for post-traumatic stress and chronic fatigue. Clients benefit from customized acupuncture sessions, herbal prescriptions, and integrative wellness strategies designed to produce lasting health improvements. We maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers and accept insurance claims for auto accident injuries. Our clinic's philosophy is rooted in the Chinese concept of 'nei gong,' emphasizing internal energy cultivation for comprehensive healing. We serve Portland, Oregon, and surrounding areas, offering both in-person and scheduled virtual consultations.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Zero Balancing
Nutritional Therapy
Auto Accident Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in Five Element Acupuncture
- Our treatments combine acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Zero Balancing for comprehensive care
- We provide personalized treatment plans for chronic pain and autoimmune conditions
- Our practitioners hold advanced degrees in public health and traditional Chinese medicine
- We maintain strict compliance with state-mandated COVID-19 safety protocols
What people say
Profound healing experience
Nearly total pain relief
Exceptional practitioner
Holistic beneficial approach
Amazing results
Services
Five Element Acupuncture
This traditional healing method treats chronic pain, emotional disorders, and systemic health issues by restoring energy balance. Our practitioners use hair-fine needles to stimulate specific points, addressing root causes rather than symptoms. Treatments help with migraines, allergies, and autoimmune conditions through personalized sessions that may include moxibustion therapy.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas address digestive disorders, skin conditions, and hormonal imbalances using time-tested plant-based remedies. Our board-certified herbalists create synergistic blends that complement acupuncture treatments. This therapy supports immune function and provides nutritional balance without common pharmaceutical side effects.
Zero Balancing Bodywork
This hands-on therapy aligns energy and structure to alleviate physical pain and emotional distress. Practitioners use precise touch techniques to enhance acupuncture effects, improving mobility and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on deep structural realignment while promoting energetic harmony.
Nutritional Therapy
Personalized dietary plans emphasize whole foods to support healing and maintain wellness. Our approach combines traditional Chinese nutritional principles with modern science, creating customized meal plans that enhance treatment effectiveness for chronic conditions.
Auto Accident Recovery
Specialized treatment addresses whiplash, chronic pain, and emotional trauma from vehicle accidents. Our services include insurance claim documentation and integrated care combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork to accelerate recovery from collision-related injuries.
People
Elizabeth Zenger
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Dr. Zenger holds a Ph.D. in Public Health and is a licensed acupuncturist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She studied under J.R. Worsley, the founder of Five Element Acupuncture, and teaches Zero Balancing techniques. Her expertise combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western healthcare research.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
We treat chronic pain, allergies, migraines, emotional disorders, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions using personalized acupuncture protocols.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept PIP insurance for auto accident injuries and provide documentation for other insurance claims.
What happens during a first visit?
Initial sessions include comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment lasting up to three hours with follow-ups typically one hour.
Are herbal medicines safe?
Our customized herbal formulas use synergistic ingredients with minimal side effects when prescribed by our board-certified practitioners.
How often should I receive treatments?
Most patients start with weekly sessions for 5-10 weeks, with frequency decreasing as symptoms improve.
What is Zero Balancing?
This energy-bodywork system aligns structural and energetic imbalances through precise touch techniques complementing acupuncture therapy.
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