Acupuncture Northwest

At first the set up of Sarah and Emily's acupuncture clinic seemed a strange. But after becoming accustomed to the layout, it proved the perfect use of the charming Gotham Building in the beginnings of North Portland. I have been treated by Emily for some neglected injuries for over three months now and it has been a fully positive experience. She is compassionate and thoughtful, and her understanding of the human condition extends far beyond her knowledge of needles and meridians. Get out of the doctor's office and into Acupuncture Northwest.

Posted 05/25/09

I would HIGHLY recommend Sarah Hayes who is at Acupuncture NW. She has been the first person in a long journey who has been able to give me physical relief and emotional support.

Pros: Amazing personable treatment, emotional support, true healin

Posted 05/20/09

I would stop going to the dentist before I would stop going to Sarah and Emily. Whether it's a mood or a muscle... they make me feel better immediately, and the results have changed my life over time. I started going for anxiety and they have treated me for things that I thought were just apart of life. I truly cannot say enough about them... right down to Julia who works at the front desk; I am so grateful for all they do.

Posted 04/10/09

Sarah is simply the best acupuncturist I have been to in Portland. I am an athlete with lots of chronic and nagging injuries and she has worked her magic to help me heal on the inside and outside. I love the fact that she respects my desire and need to lead a very active lifestyle and doesn't tell me that I "have to" or "need to" quite doing what I love. I always feel comfortable talking with her, and I feel like she really cares about me as a person. GO SEE SARAH, you'll be happy for it!!!

Pros: Caring and resepectful practitioner

Cons: None

Posted 02/20/09

Sarah listens very well, and knows what to do to help her patients. The issues I wanted help with are much improved, along with a side benefit of improving my sleep, digestion and a few other things. Awesome!! The facilities are always meticulously clean, and everyone always has a great, positive attitude. Highly recommended!!

Posted 02/02/09

Emily is truly a miracle worker! She is so kind and compassionate and truly cares about her clients. Adults and children alike feel so relaxed and peaceful in her presence.
I have suffered from severe eczema my entire life. In the last 12 years, I have been treated by 10 different dermatologist, with little success. At times the rash was so painful and itchy, I would wake up crying in the middle of the night. After only 2 visits with Emily, my rash went away and I felt amazing. I have been going weekly now for 7 months and the rash has not come back. She has also treated me periodically for asthma, stress, back pain, and menstrual cramps with the same amazing results!
In addition, Emily has been treating my 3 year old daughter for allergies and chronic bronchitis. The results are so phenomenal, that my daughter never has to take cough syrup anymore and rarely has to take any allergy medications. She really looks forward to her acupuncture visits and can't wait to go show "Dr. Emily" her latest dance moves, draw her pictures, or sing her the songs that she has learned in pre-school. She even role-plays being Emily with her friends and pretends to poke them with "prickers and thorns", and "magic stickers." She really LOVES Emily and I believe Emily loves her too!
Even Julia at the front desk is amazing. She is so accommodating in making quick appointments when you need one and is always friendly and welcoming when you get there. She is very sweet and patient with my daughter and has even watched her for me a few times so that I could really relax during my treatment. I am so appreciative of these two great ladies and can't say enough good things about them.
I highly recommend Acupuncture Northwest to anyone suffering from any type of stress, pain, or other or chronic problems. You will feel immediately welcomed, comfortable and cared for, and will leave your first visit feeling much better than you did before you arrived.

Posted 01/24/09

If you have been thinking about getting acupuncture you should really give it a try. I have seen both Emily and Sarah for various types of issues. They both made me feel very comfortable and I could tell they really care about helping me. I was treated for back pain, anxiety and poor digestion. I love getting such quick and lasting results without using prescription medication. It's nice to get treatment without having to go to a "doctor's office." I always keep them in mind when I feel just a bit out of balance. I always feel so much better after my acupuncture treatments.

Give it a try! Good luck! Cheers!

Pros: They are open Monday-Saturday, on the Yellow MAX line and always on time. They always find time to fit you into their busy schedules!

Cons: Can be difficult to park in the middle of the day. There is a parking lot around the corner though!

Posted 01/22/09

Never have I come across anyone in the health care world that is as caring, compassionate and so willing to go the extra mile. From the moment I walked through the door, Sarah made me feel at ease and was confident she could help me work through my stress. She never wavers in her resolve and her ability to listen is refreshing. There is no doubt in my mind that she has helped me manage my daily stresses and put me back on the right track.

Posted 01/21/09

I approached acupuncture with skepticism and apprehension, but I had no choice; I was desperate. I had been in great hip pain for three days (unable to sleep and needed crutches to get around), and my doctor couldn't see me for another day. Pain medication was ineffective. I called Sarah; she had no appointments available, but made time because she could tell the pain I was experiencing. After one session, my pain was relieved by 80%, and I didn't need my crutches. After another session the next day, I was 95% better. She is the finest healthcare provider I have encountered in my 61 years. Great listener, exudes competence, compassion and confidence and provides results, all at a fraction of the cost I would have incurred otherwise. My wife calls her a miracle worker, and I agree.

Posted 01/18/09

Sarah is the best. I came to see her barely able to walk and after 1 treatment was off my crutches!! After 2 treatments was 150% better. It was almost like magic. I cant even imagine if I had not gone into see her the process I would have gone through. She knew exactly what was wrong with me. She is so kind and patient. We are now continuing to work on the underlying problem with my muscles to get me into tip top shape so that I don't hurt myself again.

Posted 12/14/08

Sarah and Emily are the BEST!!! If you are looking to try acupuncture go see them!! You will not be disappointed!

Pros: caring, easy scheduling, great results

Posted 12/09/08

I feel so good now it is hard to remember how awful I felt only 2 months ago. I went to Sarah as a last resort before turning to anti-depressants. At my first appointment Sarah made me feel relaxed and cared for, and gave me hope that this would make me feel much better. I was feeling depressed, low-energy and as I explained to her, felt anxiety like something was scraping on the inside of my skin. The treatment did not hurt at all and was very very relaxing.

Now after 2 months of progressively feeling better I feel SO grateful to Sarah for helping me reset my body and get back to a normal balanced state. I had an annoying eye-twitch which vanished immediately, my need to drink alcohol has lessened dramatically, I have quit smoking, quit biting my lip, and I have a lot more energy. My body just feels relaxed and the anxiety is all but gone. She is a wonderful healer and I would recommend her highly to anyone!! Thanks Sarah!

Posted 11/06/08

Going to Acupuncture Northwest and working with Sarah has truly changed me. I have had decades of back pain due to lower back surgeries and my job now includes tremendous stress. Sarah has dramatically helped both conditions with a special touch. I was a bit of a skeptic of Eastern medicine at first, but the results have proven to be overwhelming. I would recommend Acupuncture Northwest to anyone needing help to heal themselves.

Posted 10/16/08

I went for my first accupuncture appointment in my life and did not know what to expect. The ambiance and practitioners made me feel so comfortable, relaxed and at ease with the process. I have had chronic back pains and felt more relief than I had in years after just two appointments.

I was concerned about finding a top-notch acupuncturist in the Portland metro because we are new to the area. Honestly, I need to look no more! You really feel cared about by the practitioners at Accupuncture NW, and you really are. They are really genuine people and value their work and patients. Seriously, they are a duo of healing power and energy, wisdom and kindness. Whatever ails you I am sure they will help you a great deal! DMV

Pros: Great pokes by kind, knowledgable practitioners AND the ambiance sets the tone for a great time-out.

Cons: none

Posted 09/22/08

I started seeing Emily at Acupuncture Northwest for a variety of issues - among them too much worrying, insomnia, and hip pain. I have found that acupuncture has reduced all of these symptons without any side effects. If you take pain pills or sleeping pills, it seems like there's always some "blowback" to worry about. I guess that doesn't happen with acupuncture because it's all about restoring balance.

Emily is also really knowledgeable and it's interesting to learn about Chinese medicine from her.

Also, toward the end of the school year, my 7-year-old son started pulling his hair out - so much so he was developing a bald spot and getting teased about it at school. Emily said, "Hey, I can help with that," and so I brought my son in.

He wasn't so into the idea of needles, so Emily used acupressure and gave us a routine at home to do every night too. We saw her for several weeks in a row and the effect was amazing. Did he stop pulling out his hair the first week? Yes? Did he backslide? Hardly at all. And now, five or six months later, his hair looks almost normal and he sees Emily a couple times a month.

My son looks forward to his acupressure sessions with Emily and when he leaves, he's always laughing and relaxed - back to himself. The hair pulling is over, at least for now, and if it were to recur, I would bump our appointments back up to once a week....but so far, he's doing really well and I am eternally grateful to Emily and Acupuncture Northwest.

Posted 09/19/08

I have suffered chronic lower back and hip pain for the past 5 years. I had
to stop doing the activities I loved such as jogging, hiking and playing
tennis. Sleeping and walking became difficult and painful.
Over the past five years I have been examined and treated by many
health care practitioners. On advice from a chiropractor, and in
desperation, I tried acupuncture.
I am very grateful to have found Acupuncture Northwest and Emily. Emily is
a gifted healer. With each session my condition improved. This therapy far
exceeded my expectations. I can now jog and play tennis pain free, when all
I dared to hope for was to be able to sleep and walk pain free again.
Emily's listening skills, her professionalism, and caring manner, along with
her obvious knowledge and talent, make her the perfect health care
practitioner. She has helped me understand the process of healing from
chronic pain and injury and gave me hope for continued improvement all along
the way.

Posted 09/08/08

Emily at Acu NW is the best healer that I have seen. I have been recovering from a traumatic accident for the last 3 1/2 years and have seen at least 20 specialist including many acupuncturists. In the 2 months that I have been seeing Emily at Acupuncture NW, I have healed more than in the total 3 1/2 years. I highly recommend her to anyone with chronic pain or just in need of an acupuncturist. She is nice, caring and completely focused on doing everything that she can to help you heal!

Pros: Effective treatment, value, attention to detail

Posted 08/28/08

I was skeptical about acupuncture, but went to Sarah when I developed several medical conditions that seemed to be pushing me towards the more and more medication scenario, which I dreaded. Sarah immediately put me at ease, and I was impressed by the extensive history she took before our session. I felt that she listened intently to everything I said, and the care she felt was very evident. She helped me through the first needles, and was very careful that I be comfortable. It was painless, and very relaxing. The great news is that after 4 sessions, when I went back to my MD for bloodwork, my pre diabetic numbers had dropped way down into the normal range, and my anemia was gone! I had been working on both issues for months with diet and iron, to no avail. Besides that, my acid reflux is gone, and I had taken Prilosec for that for 5 years! I can't say enough about how pleased I am with Sarah's treatment! My MD was happy, too!

Pros: prompt, professional, friendly service, effective treatment, relaxing atmosphere,

Cons: none

Posted 07/28/08

Sarah is an amazing person who is very caring, passionate and so understanding. She makes sure she gets to know you and understands your need and will treat you very adequately. I went to see her for my hip pain (bone necrosis) and ever since, I can walk again without my walking can. I then was hoping to have another child (I have a toddler) before I get to do this inevitable hip replacement and Sarah gave me that hope: I am now expecting and am carrying the baby wonderfully ?til after giving birth, it?ll be time for my surgery? I highly recommend her to everyone. You won?t regret it. She?s simply the best!

Pros: her personality, her email reliability, availability, office hours, calming and relaxing environment.

Cons: None.

Posted 05/07/08

I started seeing Sarah at the beginning of the year when I could not get out of bed because of intense back pain. In less than a year I am participating in my second triathlon. I would never have been able to do this without Sarah's fabulous gift. She knows where the pain is and gets results. I highly recommend her to people who have a sports injury. Also worked wonders on my seasonal allergies.

Posted 08/24/07

Sarah is awesome! She is kind, compassionate and very skilled. Her rooms are very calming and her technique is so gentle and so effective. I've been seeing her for anxiety and joint pain both of which are gone or nearly gone. I would recommend her to anyone.

Pros: Sarah, Calming Environment, Sarah, Office Hours, Sarah

Cons: None

Posted 05/30/07

Sarah is an angel. The thing I admire and appreciate the most about her is that she truly listens to you AND cares. I've had pretty severe digestive issues for years now and was led from one MD to another, each of them eventually giving up on me and prescribing more pills. When I finally tried acupuncture with Sarah, I realized what a healer should be. Not only has my digestion calmed down, but also the stress and anxiety that comes with not knowing why you're sick. I look forward to each visit with her and the atmosphere couldn't be anymore welcoming!

Pros: ambience, excellent treatment, scheduling flexibility, friendly

Cons: none

Posted 01/10/07

Absolutely a great experience. I was a first timer, and I felt totally comfortable and taken care of. Sarah helped incredibly with back problems and headaches. She works hard to work with you, and cares about each of her patients. I have recommended Sarah to many of my friends, and they have all been impressed. It is a no pressure atmosphere with exemplary personal attention. If you are thinking about acupuncture, you should go here!

Pros: Comfortable, effective, great atmosphere, wonderful staff!

Posted 12/05/06

I have been to many alternative health care practitioners--acupuncturists, naturopaths, homeopaths, herbalists--and Sarah is one of the best I've ever been treated by. Because you describe all your symptoms, not just one specific ache or pain, I imagine the amount of information can be overwhelming for the practitioner. Sarah has a gift for sorting out what to focus on. She helped me a lot and even followed up with a phone call to check on my progress. I recommend her highly, especially for the kinds of chronic ailments that make M.D.s throw in the towel. She is very patient and dedicated.

Pros: Free, easy parking; quiet, calming treatment rooms

Posted 09/16/06

I have suffered from chronic hip pain for the last 10 years and have gone through every modality available (rolfing, PT, cortisone) except for acupuncture or surgery. Three days ago my pain went from a standard 5-6 to an 8-9 and I was desparate for help. When I called Sarah she was able to get me in with one day's notice. She has a very soft disposition that eases your mind if you have never experienced acupuncture. With one treatment my pain was reduced by 25%, it was the coolest thing to actually feel the muscle reengage again. I never thought I would fall asleep with needles in me - but miracles do happen. Without hesitation I recommend Sarah. If you are in pain - don't just go and see her - RUN and see her. Run Forrest Run! ....

Pros: Ambiance, warm, excellent treatement

Cons: none

Posted 09/13/06

I'm 8 months pregnant and have been seeing Sarah twice a month for most of my pregnancy. She's a wonderful contrast to my more traditional careproviders at OHSU who simply accept that discomfort and pain are an inextricable part of being pregnant. I go to my doctor appointments with tales of aches + pains and they mostly shrug and say: just make sure to get plenty of rest and eat right. When I have appointments with Sarah, she seems to preempt whatever problems I may be having at the specific stage of pregnancy I'm in and she works them out: fatigue, nausea, headaches, back pain, high bloodpressure, crankiness, stress. And somehow she makes getting stuck with needles fun and relaxing. I always look forward to my time with her. She is highly intuitive and treats you in a subtle, yet extremely effective manner. Sarah's acupuncture has been well worth the time and money for the relaxation and relief from symptoms during my pregnancy!

Pros: convenience, flexibility with scheduling, kindness

Cons: none

Posted 08/14/06

Sarah came highly recommended to me and just after spending an hour with her, I couldn't schedule my next appointment fast enough. She listens with an open and caring heart, she is gentle and fun-spirited with children and her passion for healing and working with others shines through.

Sarah has a gift and we are fortunate she has decided to share this gift
with us. Whether you have a specific ailment, are low in energy or want
to open yourself and your children to a wonderful experience, I highly
recommend you spend some time with her.

Pros: flexible schedule, puts the care back in healthcare

Posted 07/16/06

Sarah is unbelievable! I had only gone to an acupunturist once and had great success.
I have never seen anyone so committed to helping others and have such a passion for seeing success. I cannot recomend her highly enough. If you have any issue that the medical community isn't addressing to your satisfaction, you must give Sarah a try. Miracle worker might be over the top, but she's as close as I have found. I will continue to see her for any issues I might incur or simply for stress management.

Pros: Atmosphere is great, Sarah so compassionate

Cons: zero

Posted 06/26/06

Sarah is amazing. Making that first appointment, I was tentative at best. Now I 'm a total advocate. She has successfully treated me for physical symptoms from shoulder pain to a digestive disrorder that my doctor had given up on. In addition, my energy level is higher than it's been in a long time. The treatments themselves are relaxing and peaceful, the results more than I had thought were possible. I've been back a lot.

Pros: Sarah is insightful, friendly, and compassionate

Cons: None

Posted 06/12/06

Sarah took such good care of me. She asked all the right questions and really took the time to listen to me. She was very thorough, extrememly professional, and knowledgeable. I felt so relaxed walking out of her office. I highly recommend her services.

Pros: good parking, evening appointments

Posted 05/08/06