Deschutes Acupuncture

03/23/2026

Happy Spring Equinox from Deschutes Acupuncture! 💫

Even as we keep praying for a few more snow days here in Bend… we honor the subtle shift of the season. Spring is arriving—bringing movement, growth, and new energy into the body and mind.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the season of the Liver and Wood element—associated with flow, vision, and renewal.

A few simple tips to support your Spring Qi:
🌿Get outside + move your body (walk, stretch, twist, breathe)
🌿Eat fresh, green, lightly cooked foods
🌿Release stagnation—physically and emotionally
🌿Rise a little earlier and align with the longer days

This is the season to clear, reset, and grow.
Ready to support your system as we transition into spring? Book your next session and let’s keep your Qi flowing!

03/22/2026

Meet Dakota Stein

Dakota is a licensed acupuncturist with advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in women’s health, emotional well-being, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Her clinical approach is grounded in careful assessment and pattern differentiation, drawing from core TCM principles to support balance and functional healing.

Dakota prioritizes patient advocacy and individualized care. She integrates TCM theory with nutritional guidance and psycho-emotional support to create thoughtful, effective treatments tailored to each patient’s unique health journey.

Link in our bio to book your visit with Dakota! ✨☯️

03/02/2026

Meet Rae!

Rae Kersten is the Office Manager at Deschutes Acupuncture, where she oversees office operations, scheduling, and coordination, keeping the clinic running smoothly and efficiently.

With a natural ability to anticipate needs and navigate challenges with care and creativity, Rae is always happy to help—just give us a call or stop by the front desk!

03/02/2026

Happy March! 🌞

Cupping therapy is one of our favorite ways to help with seasonal transitions. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fire cupping moves Qi and Blood, releases stagnation, and supports circulation. Medically, the gentle suction lifts tissue to improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension.

Fire Cupping can:
• Increase blood flow to tight or injured areas
• Reduce inflammation and muscle tension
• Support waste metabolism, reduce lactic acid build up, and detox
• Stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system for stress relief and relaxation

Encourage the body’s natural healing response
Now booking 30-minute cupping sessions ✨
Link in our bio!

02/24/2026

Meet Rex!

Rex Shepard helps run behind the scenes operations at Deschutes Acupuncture and also acts as a receptionist several days a month. He was born and raised in Bend and is the Head Ski Coach of the Big Mountain Program for Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF). You can find Rex skiing at Mt. Bachelor and the backcountry in the Winter, and biking the local trails regularly during the Summer season.

We are so lucky to have Rex in our Deschutes Acupuncture family!
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02/23/2026

Join us for Complimentary Ear Seeds at Club Pilates Bend!

Friday, March 7 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Dr. Aleia Tipton, owner of Deschutes Acupuncture, for complimentary auricular ear seeds at Club Pilates.

Ear seeds are tiny 24-carat gold pellets placed on acupuncture points in the ear, a microsystem of the whole body. They can be worn for 3–5 days and are commonly used for stress, pain, digestion, sleep, headaches, and overall wellness. We often add them to our treatment sessions at Deschutes Acupuncture to prolong results.

Stop by to learn more and enter a raffle to win a complimentary acupuncture treatment and cupping session! ✨✨✨

02/22/2026

Meet Jaime!

Jaime Shippen is a part-time receptionist at Deschutes Acupuncture, where she brings a warm and calming presence to the clinic. She’s grateful to be part of a team that values connection and care and enjoys contributing to a welcoming experience from the moment patients arrive. An Oregon native, she lives in Bend with her husband, three children, and dog.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading, tackling home projects, traveling, and spending time outdoors while embracing all that Central Oregon has to offer.

We are so lucky to have her on our team!

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!

Today begins the Year of the Fire Horse- a year of transformation, speed, and passion. The combination of the Horse’s spirit and the Fire element creates powerful yang energy for the year ahead, bringing momentum, ambition, and success.

Wishing you a healthy, happy, peaceful, and prosperous new year!

02/17/2026

Join us this Thursday, February 19th, 6:15-7:30PM for an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Two local business owners, Dr. Aleia Tipton, of .acupuncture and Steph Radkay, of .souls are hosting a one of a kind experience, bringing the healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicine together with the soothing embrace of an immersive sound bath.
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This unique experience invites you on a journey of profound restoration, harmony and inner tranquility.
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Relief from chronic pain and tension ☑️
Reduced anxiety and stress ☑️
Improved Sleep Quality ☑️
Enhanced immune function ☑️
Deep meditative state ☑️
Emotional release and renewal ☑️
Energetic rebalancing ☑️
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There are still a few spots left for this rejuvenating experience! Reserve your spot today by QR code or by clicking the link in our bio ⬆️
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02/12/2026

Meet Aleia & Dakota!

Deschutes Acupuncture is an integrative medicine clinic that blends evidence-based Traditional Chinese Medicine + Western medical understanding to create comprehensive integrative treatments in Central Oregon ✨

02/11/2026

💗Wondering what to gift this Valentine’s Day?💗

Our Bee-Loved Gift Box is here — thoughtfully curated for women who do it all and deserve a pause.

Inside each box:
✨Full-sized YINA Essential Mist
🍵 (2) Feel Good Teas
🕯️ Locally crafted natural beeswax candle
💗 Locally made heart-shaped eye pillow

An $118 value for $60✨

Perfect for your best friend, sister, daughter…. Or yourself. (Self-care isn’t selfish!!)

Available now at the clinic + at our booth THIS WEEKEND at Bend Oregon WinterFest !

Limited quantities—once they’re gone, they’re gone. 🐝💝

02/08/2026