First visit
A conversation about your health and your week, a look at your pulse and tongue, a first treatment and a plan for what comes next.
75 minutes
Milwaukie, Oregon
Acupuncture in a quiet house on Harrison Street
One acupuncturist, one treatment room and a first visit that is explained before it starts. We are in downtown Milwaukie, a short drive from Portland's southeast side.
- The same acupuncturist at every visit
- Thin, single-use needles
- Fees explained before you book
Elnora Greene
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and owner
Ginger is a one-person practice, so you meet the same person every time: the same room, the same chair and the time to talk before anything starts.
I set up the clinic in the front rooms of a house because I wanted it to feel like a neighbor's, not a waiting room. I tell you what I am going to do before I do it, and you can change or stop anything at any point.
What I offer
- Acupuncture with thin, single-use needles
- Cupping, as an add-on
- Moxibustion, as an add-on
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) · OR License no. 000000
Visits and add-ons
What a visit is, and what you can add
Every visit starts with a conversation. You choose any add-on with Elnora at the start, and you can say no at any point.
Visits
How long each one takes.
Follow-up visit
A short check-in, then a treatment. We change what we do to how you have been since last time.
45 minutesShort visit
A brief check-in and a lighter treatment, for a visit between visits. Ask whether it suits you.
30 minutes
Add-ons
Added to any visit, with your yes.
Moxibustion
Gentle warmth from smoldering mugwort, held near a point and never touching the skin.
10 minutesCupping
Glass or silicone cups on the back or shoulders with light suction. They can leave faint round marks that fade in a few days.
10 minutes
Coupons
Coupons from the clinic
When the clinic has an offer, it appears here as a coupon you can show when you book.
First visit coupon Show this when you book your first visit. Where the end date goes 
Neighbor coupon Pass this to a neighbor or a friend for their first visit. Where the end date goes
Sample offers.
Coupons apply to visits you pay for yourself.
Your first visit
What happens, step by step
About 75 minutes, most of it resting.
- 01
Step 1: Arrive and settle
Come a few minutes early and sit in the front room. There is a cup of tea if you want one.
- 02
Step 2: We talk
About 20 minutes on your health, your sleep and your week, with Elnora taking notes by hand. Ask anything you like.
- 03
Step 3: Treatment
You lie on the table under a sheet or blanket. A few thin needles go in, and then you rest. Say so at once if anything is too much.
- 04
Step 4: A plan
You agree what comes next, from how often to come to what to do at home. It is a suggestion, never a promise.
The room
A converted house, plainly set up
One treatment room, a bench by the window to wait on and a quiet place to rest.
Sample photos.
Neighbors
What people say about a visit
“She told me what each step was before she did it, so I never had to guess what was happening.”
Patty L.
“It's an actual house, with a bench by the window and a cup of tea. I stopped dreading the appointment.”
Floyd K.
“Clear about what comes next, and about what it would cost before I booked.”
Ilse R.
Sample reviews.
Questions
What people ask first
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel a brief pinch, a dull ache or a warm, heavy feeling, and many feel very little. The needles are much thinner than the ones used for injections. Tell Elnora if anything is too much and she will adjust or stop.
Are the needles clean?
Yes. Every needle is sterile, comes in a sealed pack, is used once and goes straight into a sharps container.
How many visits will I need?
It varies from person to person. At your first visit Elnora suggests a plan as a starting point, never a promise, and you review it together as you go. Some people come once for something specific, and others come now and then.
Do you take insurance?
We don't bill health plans. Some plans reimburse acupuncture from an itemized receipt, called a superbill, which we give you after each visit. Your plan decides what it pays, so it is worth a call to ask.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Often, yes. Ask your plan administrator whether acupuncture qualifies and what paperwork they want.
What should I wear and eat?
Wear something loose that rolls up at the sleeve and the pant leg. Have a light meal beforehand so you are not hungry, and skip a large one.
Book a visit
Pick a time that suits you
Book online, or call and we will find a time together.
Phone(503) 555-0135
Hours
- Tuesday – FridayToday
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Sunday and MondayToday
- Closed