Holistic Pelvic Care™ is a gentle form of internal pelvic floor bodywork and intra-vaginal massage that was pioneered by Tami Kent, a Portland-based women’s health physical therapist. HPC™ is similar to traditional physical therapy in that it addresses the physical aspects of pelvic floor imbalance, but it brings with it a deeper understanding of health and balance at the root of a woman's equilibrium: her pelvis.
Developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ (ATMAT) is a gentle but targeted massage treatment that works on the abdomen, pelvis, lumbar spine, sacrum, and coccyx. The techniques help to reposition pelvic organs (especially the uterus) that may have shifted due to injury, trauma, emotional holding patterns, pregnancy and childbirth, running on concrete, gravity, and many other life experiences. It facilitates the restoration of normal hemodynamics (blood flow) and lymphatic circulation, as well as stimulating the flow of Qi.
Biotherapeutic Drainage began in France in the early 1900's with the work of Dr. Anthione Nebel. It was further codified into a system Georege Discri and Dr. Louis Reuter in the 1920's and 30's. The approach involves a process of detoxifying the body through opening the emunctories (organs of elimination) and excreting toxic accumulations. It differs from “detoxing” in that it works intra-cellularly as well as extra-cellularly, thereby restoring optimal cellular function. UNDA numbers, the primary remedies used in the process, not only remove toxins from the inside of cells as well as the inter-cellular spaces, but they also restore enzymatic and biochemical pathways to their optimal functioning, so as to increase physiologic function into the future.
When you work with an naturopathic physician, a variety of therapies may be employed, depending on a physician’s area of specialty. These include, but are not limited to nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, bodywork and lifestyle counseling. Specific treatment plans are designed to meet the evolving needs of each individual patient. As the patient begins to heal, his or her needs change, which necessitates an ongoing conversation and relationship between physician and patient.
Dr. Jeannie is a healthcare coach and consultant, or more appropriately, she is a "care coordinator for the soul." Dr. Achuff works with patients who feel like their humanity is getting lost in their efforts to understand and manage their disease, their fertility struggles, or even just the process of going through deep personal transformation. Dr. Jeannie Achuff, ND is a coach/ physician/healer/energy worker and is at your service.
Working with you on your fertility is one of Dr. Achuff’s greatest pleasures in practice. Treatment plans are uniquely created with an understanding of who you are, where the challenges to conception and pregnancy lie, and how you are visioning your future family. Our work together can be a stand-alone approach, or we can work in coordination with the fertility clinic, your acupuncturist, and any other people you have trusted with your healthcare needs.