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 Abby Drinkard – A true Pacific Northwest girl grew up in Spokane, Washington. She then spent 12 years in Boise, ID where she enjoyed a career as a ballet dancer and received her B.S. in athletic training. While working as a physical therapy assistant and a personal-fitness trainer, she completed her first level of Reiki, a Japanese hands-on healing art. It quickly became obvious that her future pursuit of medicine needed to embody the whole person treating emotional and spiritual as well as the physical. This decision brought her to Portland where she completed her master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Abby artfully blends her understanding of body mechanics with that of Chinese medicine providing healing techniques that address body, mind and spirit. In addition to acupuncture, Abby also teaches ballet at Westside Dance Academy in Tigard.Abby’s patients have benefited from acupuncture treatments for many common disorders including: ● Male and Female Infertility ● Stress-related issues-P.M.S. and I.B.S. ● Migraine Headaches ● Skin Disorders ● Musculoskeletal pain  Marianna Dubova - was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. She received her nursing degree in 1987 and continued her medical studies at St. Petersburg Medical School for 3 years prior to moving to the United States in 1992. She became a U.S. citizen in 1998. Marianna received her master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. She combines her Western medical background with her knowledge of Eastern medicine to provide a better and more balanced healthcare, encouraging the best of both medical worlds.Marianna’s clinical experience has lead her to develop a passion for treating many conditions including: ● Pain management and sports injuries. ● Women’s Health Issues ● Mental emotional conditions ● Allergies  Daniel Min Carlson - was born in Daegu, S.Korea, moved to the U.S. in 1975, and was raised in Wisconsin. A passion for the practical application of science, and a strong desire to help others led Daniel to the study of medicine. He has 9 years experience as a registered-nurse, and has worked in the fields of residential long-term care, and pharmaceutical clinical research where he coordinated phase-II and III clinical trials of pre-FDA approved drugs. Leaving a promising career in Western medicine, Daniel pursued his graduate studies at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine receiving his master’s of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2001. He combines his experience in both Eastern and Western medicine to provide balanced holistic healthcare.Daniel’s general practice involves treatment of many common disorders with emphasis on: ● Repetitive Motion disorders and work related injuries ● Stress/Depression/Anxiety ● Facial Rejuvenation ● Sports Injuries Christine Packett - Namaste! My name is Christine Packett and I am the new Licensed Massage Therapist at P.N.W. Acupuncture. I earned my B.Sc. in Biological Sciences at the University Alaska Fairbanks, and attended Synergy Healing Arts Center and Massage School in Pennslyvania. I am both nationally certified in massage and bodywork. My training incorporates a number of techniques used to increase health and range of motion, while decreasing pain and recovery time from injury. I believe I am blessed to offer my clients an expansive knowledge in anatomy and physiology paired with an intuitive heart-centered approach. Christine’s broad training includes the practice of a variety of techniques including: ● Deep Tissue/Myofascial Release ● Neuromuscular technique/Trigger point therapy ● Trigger point therapy ● Swedish, and Prenatal massage, and CranioSacral Therapy |
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