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Medicine in service of life.

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At Malachite Medicine, we trust your body.

The body speaks openly to those who have learned to listen through the pulse, through observation, through the kind of attention a tradition refined over centuries teaches us to bring.

We have the privilege of witnessing this medicine at work each day, and we are humbled, again and again, by its power and by the unyielding kindness with which it meets each person who comes to us. Our role within it is simple: to recognize what your body is already doing, to translate it, and to help it.

What you receive is unhurried care shaped to who you actually are: your constitution, your history, the particular way your body is asking to be met in this season of your life. To witness this medicine, and to be entrusted with your care, is one of the great blessings of our practice.

Welcoming new patients in-office in Portland, Oregon, and remotely across the World.
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Care tailored to your body

No two people present the same way. Every treatment is responsive, precise, and built around you.

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Practitioners trained in lineage-based medicine

Decades of study, mentorship, and clinical experience shape the care you receive here.

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Care that meets you where you are

In person or remotely, your treatment remains continuous, considered, and real.

Welcoming new patients in-office in Portland, Oregon, and remotely across the World.

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Symptoms are not problems to be silenced.

They are messages. Your body's way of asking for what it needs. Our work is to listen, and to help you do the same.

Services

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    Acupuncture

    Channels activated.

    Acupuncture is the careful placement of fine needles along the body's own channel system, supporting the intelligent work your body is already doing to keep you well.

    In-office · Portland, OR

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    Herbal Medicine

    Reminding your body how to function optimally.

    Every formula from our medicinary is compounded specifically for you — drawn from the deep tradition of Classical Chinese herbalism and tailored to address the root of your pathology, not only its surface. Healing through the wisdom of plants, daily, at home.

    In-office · Remote

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    Western & Eastern Astrology

    Your chart is a map. Let’s read it together.

    At Malachite, we understand that we are in constant relationship with the world around us, which includes the planets and the stars. We offer Western & Eastern Astrology as an opportunity to engage in healing, self-understanding, to support us in life transitions, and deepen alignment with our very own nature. These readings are Offered by Kelsie and Paul.

    In-office · Remote

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    Bodywork

    The body responds profoundly when we listen.

    You are a complex being with dynamic patterning. Where you feel pain is often not where it originates. The practitioners at Malachite Medicine work with the exact signature your body holds, supporting you in living in a freer, more integrated way.

    In-office · Portland, OR

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Testimonials

  • "Every treatment feels thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in genuine care."

    I can't recommend Malachite Medicine highly enough. Melinda has been an incredible source of support through so many stages of my life, from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to injuries and ongoing health concerns. Her treatments have made such a positive difference in my physical and emotional well-being.

    Melinda is exceptionally knowledgeable about Chinese medicine and takes the time to truly understand what your body needs. Every treatment feels thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in genuine care.

    Beyond her expertise, she's simply a wonderful human being, kind, compassionate, and deeply invested in her patients' health. I always leave feeling better than when I arrived, both physically and mentally. I'm so grateful to have found her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Melinda and Malachite Medicine to anyone looking for an outstanding acupuncturist.

  • "Paul is so kind and attentive, and his care has made a tremendous difference in my chronic pain and migraines. Highly recommend!!"

    The vibes here are immaculate in general. All the staff are great and also so helpful when dealing with insurance.


    Paul is so kind and attentive, and his care has made a tremendous difference in my chronic pain and migraines. Highly recommend!!

  • "I finally found relief..."

    I’ve been seeing Melinda for nearly 5 years After struggling with chronic Lyme disease and bouncing from MD to ND to acupuncturist searching for help — finally found relief with her. The changes in my health since are monumental, and I am forever grateful for her care.

  • "I reached out to Kelsie asking a simple question, and she went above and beyond with her answer."

    I reached out to Kelsie asking a simple question, and she went above and beyond with her answer. I knew absolutely nothing about astrology and after 30 minutes with her I walked away understanding so much more than I thought I would. She took the time to fully explain every question I had, and elaborated on everything without me asking her to. I sent her information to friends immediately after our call — I truly cannot recommend her enough.

  • "You leave her office not just feeling physically better but somehow more grounded and still."

    When I relocated to Portland, I was nervous about finding someone who could truly understand the complexity of what I was dealing with. Melinda put those fears to rest almost immediately. Within just a few sessions, she had me feeling like myself again. Her needle work is precise and intuitive ... she has a gift for reading the body and knowing exactly what it needs. She is a truly gifted practitioner. Her compassion is extraordinary, and she brings such presence and attentiveness to every session that it inspires you to cultivate that same quality in your own life. You leave her office not just feeling physically better but somehow more grounded and still. I'm so grateful to have found someone equally skilled, if not more so, right here in Portland. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

  • "Emma is a kind and knowledgeable practitioner who takes time to understand and document your whole medical history."

    Emma is a kind and knowledgeable practitioner who takes time to understand and document your whole medical history. Unlike many medical practitioners she works on the whole body. I started with a specific pain in my back and now see Emma for ongoing health maintenance. She’s excellent.

  • "I can't recommend Kelsie and Melinda enough."

    Life changing!! This space is so calming and welcoming. I can't recommend Kelsie and Melinda enough. Both are incredible and intentional practitioners who pour their heart into the work they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking for effective and nurturing acupunture treatments.

  • " I feel very fortunate to have found Malachite Medicine."

    The staff is wonderful! I have been seeing Emma Mezher, and she has helped me recover from an injured knee. She has relieved me of difficulty in breathing deeply, and renewed my digestive system.


    She works with so much care and intention. I feel very fortunate to have found Malachite Medicine.

  • "Kelsie is your cheerleader. I would recommend a reading to anyone."

    Kelsie knows her art and communicates it in a way that is straightforward and inspiring. It’s clear that she is deeply in touch with the roots of this science, beautifully expressing the essence of what a chart can tell us about interacting with our life. Her reading solidified what I was ready to accept about repeating patterns in my life and gave me permission to utilize what I am here to do in this world. Kelsie is your cheerleader. I would recommend a reading to anyone.

Meet Our Team

A team that brings its whole self to the work.

Malachite Medicine is a group practice rooted in East Asian medicine, bodywork, and astrology. Our practitioners are trained in lineage-based traditions and bring deep expertise, genuine warmth, and an unhurried quality to every patient encounter. We work together, across modalities to support you in living more fully.

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    Foundational Reads

    • Symptoms Are Messages

    • A Different Way of Understanding the Body

    • What Makes This Medicine Different

    • Why Treatment Is Individualized

    • What We Mean by “Listening”

    read here
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    Conditions & Patterns

    • Understanding Pain Beyond the Site

    • Why Digestion Reflects the Whole System

    • Anxiety as a Nervous System Pattern

    • Fatigue That Doesn’t Resolve

    • Hormonal Imbalance as a System, Not a Symptom

    read here
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    Before Your Visit

    • What to Expect at Your First Appointment

    • You will receive a Welcome Packet (pdf download)

    • How to Prepare for Treatment

    • What to Wear / Eat / Know Before You Come

    • After Your Session: What’s Normal

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    Herbal Medicine Education

    • Why Herbal Medicine Is Individualized

    • What It Means to Take a Formula Daily

    • Granules vs Tinctures vs Raw Herbs

    • How Formulas Change Over Time

    • Is Herbal Medicine Safe?

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    Nervous System & Lifestyle

    • Understanding Your Stress Pattern

    • Why Rest Is Often Missing

    • Rhythm, Not Perfection

    • How the Body Recovers Over Time

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    Seasonal Transitions

    • Through Winter: Rest + the Nervous System

    • Spring: Movement + Renewal

    • Summer: Energy + Expansion

    • Autumn: Letting Go + Transition

    read here
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You are welcomed here. Ready to find your way back to yourself?

Whether you’re navigating complex pathology, seeking support in disease, or simply feeling that something is off and wanting to understand it — Malachite Medicine is a place that holds you. Your first appointment is an unhurried conversation. Come as you are.

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Late summer is its own season in East Asian medicine — a time of ripening, gathering, and returning to center. If you’ve been feeling heavy, foggy, tired, or caught in loops of worry, your body may be responding to this seasonal shift. Here’s what the Earth element can teach us about nourishment, digestion, boundaries, and finding steadier ground.

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Waking at 3 AM can feel random, frustrating, even unsettling. In classical East Asian medicine, though, timing matters. Nighttime waking may offer clues about what the body is carrying — from heat and unexpressed emotion to depletion and a nervous system that has not fully softened into rest. This is an invitation to listen more closely to what your body may be asking for.

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The Wonderful One Year Old, The Wonderful Chong Mai

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INSURANCE NOTE

Malachite Medicine is currently in-network with BCBS, Moda, Pacific Source, Aetna, and United Healthcare for acupuncture services. Contact your provider to confirm your benefits.

Superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement. Out of Network billing is also an option we’d be happy to discuss!

Herbal medicine consultations and astrology sessions are not typically covered by insurance. Plans that do not currently cover our services: Cigna, Health Net, Kaiser, Medicare, and Oregon Health Plan.

The best way to confirm coverage is to contact your insurance company directly.

Malachite Medicine is a practice rooted in the classical traditions of East Asian medicine. Offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, and astrology.
Attentive, individualized care for the life you want to live.

Malachite Medicine is a practice rooted in the classical traditions of East Asian medicine. Offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, and astrology.
Attentive, individualized care for the life you want to live.