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Dragon Rises Center for Wholeness

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Dragon Rises Center for Wholeness

East Asian Medicine and Mindfulness Counseling Clinic Founded in 2018, we provide personalized, collaborative care.

Dragon Rises Center for Wholeness is an acupuncture and holistic health clinic in Southwest Portland, Oregon. We offer Classical Chinese medicine, Japanese acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Holistic Bodywork and Massage. Our experienced practitioners help clients address pain, stress, chronic conditions, and emotional health while supporting whole-person healing, balance, and resilience. Our Co-founders Stephen Higgins and Melinda Wheeler also offer advanced clinical mentorship and continuing education in Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis and Classical Acupuncture for Chinese medicine students and practitioners.

11/12/2025

Save and share our upcoming Therapy Group for all self-identifying Men. Sessions will be live in-person every Thursday from 9:30-11 AM starting December 4th and running through March 6th. Insurance billing is accepted otherwise there is a $50 cash fee per session, however no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. To inquire, please email Dakota@mindfultherapypnw.com

11/05/2025

Introducing The Process of Connection, Therapy Group for all self-identifying men. Come join us every Thursday morning starting December 4th to explore how we communicate and relate with the world around us. Hosted by Stephen Higgins and Dakota Parmley at Dragon Rises Center for Wholeness, we would be honored to have you!

10/28/2025

Yìng 應 is the concept of resonating with nature’s rhythms. As we approach winter, it’s time to slow down and allow for more rest. If you’re wanting to experience what Chinese Medicine has to offer in seasonal changes, join us on Tuesday, December 9th, from 7-8:30 PM where Dr. Paul Arellano will lead a free class with individual seasonal consultations to help you navigate nature’s terrain. If you’re interested, follow the link in our bio to our website to connect with Paul!

10/03/2025

In January, we will be hosting a 2-Day Pulse Intensive for ALL students! You heard that right. No pre-requisites are required for this workshop. I repeat, come one come all! This workshop will be a hands on intensive where students of previous workshops can come to refine their skills but also a great opportunity for students who have been Shen-Hammer curious and would like a hands-on opportunity to try it out! Please join us, you can register directly through our website today!

08/22/2025

Exciting news! We are bringing our Introductory Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis course to St. Louis, Missouri! We are so looking forward to this workshop and would love for you to join us! You can sign up for the course on our website (link in bio) ✨

07/16/2025

Clinical Observation Cohort Update!

Want to join a small cohort of like-minded EAM practitioners who are dedicated to deepening their clinical presence and diagnostic insights?!

We’ve already heard from a number of qualified applicants… and we’re still accepting applications!

Clinical Observation at Dragon Rises is all about:

🔍 In-person clinical observation, with “real patients” over time

🌀 Shen-Hammer pulse diagnosis in a real clinical setting

💓 Deepening acupuncture skill week by week

📣 **Who can apply?**

✅ Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac)

✅ Current acupuncture students

…as long as you have the requisite foundational experience in **Shen-Hammer pulse diagnosis**.

📬 DM us or tap the link in bio to learn more + apply.

07/13/2025

It's hard to believe our next Intro Seminar is already happening NEXT MONTH!! Join us here at Dragon Rises for five days of Shen Hammer Pulse immersion - all levels are welcome! Visit the link in bio for full details and to sign up. We begin August 2nd! 🌞

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07/02/2025

Healing isn’t linear—and it’s rarely tidy.

In our clinic, we don’t expect you to come in with perfect answers or the “right” language for what’s going on.

We’ll meet you in the real: the fatigue, the tension, the stuck places, the not-sure-why-you’re-here-but-you-just-know-something’s-off.

We believe in a medicine that meets people where they are. A medicine that listens first. That stays curious.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body—or just ready to feel more like yourself again—we’re here.

Paul is now accepting new patients, and you can follow the link in our bio to schedule an appointment with him!

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06/30/2025

BERRY SEASON! ✨🍓🫐

In East Asian medicine, sweet-and-tart fruits like berries are said to "nourish the fluids." When foods nourish the fluids, they support hydration, smooth digestion, and provide reserves for tonifying and strengthening our vitality. This is especially true in the warmer months, when the main “climactic factors” our bodies deal with are heat and dryness.

The following recipe is for a simple, cooling berry tonic that features berries and cucumber to nourish fluids as well as mint to help cool down summer heat! Perfect for the hot Portland days that we are experiencing. 🌞

🍃🍓🥒 Berry, Cucumber, and Mint Summer Cooler

1 cup fresh berries
1 small cucumber
Juice of ½ lime
Small handful of fresh mint
Splash of coconut water (optional)

Blend thoroughly + sip slowly.

Your body (and fluids!) will thank you!

Address

4852 SW Scholls Ferry Road
Portland, OR
97225

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19718087178

Website

http://www.dragonrisesportland.com/, https://dragonrisesportland.janeapp.com/

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