Amanda Barp, LMT
I’ve been a partner and co-owner of Watershed Community Wellness in Portland, Oregon since 2009. I’ve given thousands of massages and my skills as a massage therapist continue to amaze and soothe my many loyal clients. After completing my Bachelor’s Degree at Oregon State University I was trained in Massage Therapy in Eugene, Oregon. I moved to Portland in 2005 with my family and started my career as a Massage Therapist. I’ve worked for myself off and on over the years, and found that I enjoy the freedom and creativity that comes with working for myself.
Along with the basic training in Swedish massage that all Massage Therapists are required to have in Oregon, I have expanded my training in the ways I feel will be most beneficial to my clients. I have training in Deep Tissue massage, Hawaiian Lomilomi, Hawaiian Lomi’ili’ili (hot stone massage), Shiatsu, and pregnancy massage. I continue to expand my skills on a monthly basis in learning-focused skill sharing sessions with other Portland Massage Therapists. Check our calendar if you are a bodyworker interested in joining us!
I have worked on all sorts of people, young and old, all with different body types and different goals in mind. I work hard to help my clients feel good in their bodies and to feel better when they walk out the door. My primary aim in bodywork is to increase the integration of mind and body in my clients – helping them to again find a hope in their bodies. Regardless of whether I’m giving a relaxation massage or a more therapeutic focused massage, I emphasize a non-judgmental, safe environment for all of my clients. I enjoy sharing the knowledge of the body that I have learned in my training and hope that you will find your body and the way it works as fascinating as I do.
To contact me directly by email : amanda@watershedcommunitywellness.com
To contact me directly by phone : 503-473-9142
Eric Grey, LAc
As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, I have an intense passion to dig deeply into the traditions of Chinese medicine to find effective, truly holistic solutions for common health problems. I let my passion for traditional knowledge guide me in the pursuit of my passion to see people happy, healthy, and thriving.
I have a particular interest and skill in the kind of chronic internal medicine problems that cause practitioners of all types of medicine to throw up their hands. Digestive problem that just won’t go away? Insomnia with no particular cause? Auto-immune condition with no solid diagnosis? Endless series of colds, flus and allergy attacks that leave you winded and broken? A combination of safe, effective Chinese herbs, acupuncture and strategizing around lifestyle and diet CAN and WILL find you in better place.
I also see it as part of my job to discuss with you what’s going on in your life. Truly holistic medicine embraces all features of a person. I’m not a counselor, of course, and I certainly don’t pry where I’m not wanted. However, often during the therapeutic relationship, issues of life, vision, hope, personal organization and occupation come up. I’m there for you as a non-judgmental ear, ready to connect you with resources, brainstorm strategies, or simply listen. While this is a rarely discussed part of Chinese medicine, I believe it is an important one.
I always seek to understand things from as many angles as possible – from the theoretical to the practical. This means I’m always studying, always testing, always working to increase my understanding of the things I’m interested in. Hopefully, some of the “data” below will help to show you how I’ve done that in the real world. If you ever have any questions about me as a practitioner or any of my qualifications and activities, please feel free to call or email.
Education & Training
- B.S. Philosophy – Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, OR
- B.S. Biology (OSU)
- Completed work in M.A. Applied Ethics (OSU)
- M.S. Oriental Medicine, graduated with Honors – National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR
- Board certified in Acupuncture from National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Licensed by the Oregon Medical Board as LAc
- Chinese herbal medicine discipleship with Heiner Fruehauf
- Canonical Chinese medicine training – Shang Han Lun series – ICEAM
- Clinical observation at Haishan Clinic (Heiner Fruehauf)
Professional Activities
- Founder and writer since 2005 at Chinese medicine website, Deepest Health
- Founder and writer at Chinese Medicine Quarterly
- Co-owner of Watershed Community Wellness
- Overseer of online marketing for Chinese herbal company, Classical Pearls
- Adjunct faculty member, teaching Chinese herbs at NCNM
To reach me directly by email : eric@watershedcommunitywellness.com
To reach me directly by phone : use the regular clinic phone, 503-820-8040
Ann Krueger, LAc
There are three reasons I abandoned life as I knew it to study Chinese Medicine. First, I wanted a career where I could help people improve the quality of their lives. Improving our health is the cornerstone of our ability to live a full life. Secondly, while working at a Holistic Health clinic, I caught a cold. The acupuncturist on staff treated me, and while lying on the table, the swelling in my glands disappeared, my sore throat and fatigue went away, and my runny nose stopped dripping. The cold never fully developed. I was hooked. I had to know how a few needles could accomplish what all the drugs in the Western pharmacy could not: it cured the common cold. Lastly, I had an illness, or conglomerate of symptoms, that my western medical doctor could not diagnose, nor cure, nor palliate. With some research I discovered that a few spiritual tools, naturopathic supplements and regular acupuncture treatments with Chinese herbs could alleviate my symptoms, and in fact, relive the disease. I hope to help guide patients down that same pathway.
My goal as a practitioner is to help patients create the time in their lives to heal, and to coax forth the natural healing powers of the body through acupuncture and through herbal therapy.
I hold a a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine. I am nationally certified through the NCCAOM, and licensed by the Oregon Medical Board as an Acupuncturist. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and a Certificate Degree in Creative writing. I play guitar and write music, enjoy biking and running, and have practiced yoga for fifteen years.
To contact me directly by email : ann@watershedcommunitywellness.com
To contact me directly by phone : 503-481-8094
Brandon Brown, LAc
I came to know Chinese Medicine as an integral part of my own healing journey. I left a successful career in engineering as well as the western model of care to seek out help for my own state of dis-ease by traveling the countries of Asia. It is there that I discovered the efficacy of Thai massage and I witnessed firsthand the massive power and simplicity of the acupuncture needle that almost instantly cured me of an ailment that western medicine had been unable to remedy in over a year of treatment. In addition to obtaining the Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine, I completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine where my continued study of the classical texts and cultural arts informs and deepens my practice of this ancient art form. My story and that of my clients has consistently been one of transformation. I am committed to connecting with you and providing you the safety and healing you need to move through whatever healing challenges you may be facing. Please contact me for a free consultation to see how this amazing medicine may fit your needs.
Education & Training
- Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, Intermediate Intensive, Dr. Leon Hammer Spring 2011
- Master of Science, Oriental Medicine, High Honors, National College of Natural Medicine 2010
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine, NCNM 2010
- Herbal discipleship, Heiner Fruehauf 2009-2010
- Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, Brandt Stickley 2009-2010
- Certificate of Neijing Acupuncture, Edward Neal, MD 2009
- Thai Massage Intensive, Sunshine Network, Thailand 2005
- Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California at Berkeley 2000
- Bachelor of Arts, Cognitive Science, University of California at Santa Cruz 2000
To contact me directly by email : brandon@watershedcommunitywellness.com
To contact me directly by phone : 503-902-1099
Skye Nehs, ND
As a naturopathic doctor trained in primary care medicine, I provide individuals and families with health services that focus on wellness and prevention, drawing heavily on herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutrition. My patients appreciate the time I take to listen and understand their health concerns and goals. We work together to come up with solutions that are effective for them as individuals, and that also support the health of their communities. I enjoy working with patients both young and old.
Growing up in a small Midwestern town, I knew I had a passion for music, medicine and the natural world. When I began my undergraduate studies in Kalamazoo, Michigan, I started exploring nutrition and herbalism as a foundation for health at my local food co-op. After moving to Portland, Oregon, I studied traditional Chinese medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and there I learned about naturopathy and how much it can offer patients looking for preventive primary care.
While studying naturopathic medicine at National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) I completed an apprenticeship with Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies. I graduated from NCNM in 2009 with my naturopathic doctorate and a certificate in homeopathy, and completed two years of general practice residency with NCNM.
My clinical experience comes primarily from working in community clinics in the Portland area treating a wide variety of patients and health problems. I have special experience working with the LGBTQ community and have volunteered with Outside In’s Transgender Clinic since 2009. My practice is aligned with Health at Every Size.
Please email or call me with any questions you may have, or to schedule a free consultation to see if this practice might be a good fit for you or your family.
To contact me directly by email: skye@watershedcommunitywellness.com
To contact me directly by phone: 503-388-5902
