Get to know Heather
Heather Arelliano-Robles journey to study Traditional Chinese Medicine started in her youth growing up around a very diverse population with many facets of life, while also working with her mother in the garden. Heather’s love of plants fostered her undergraduate studies from American College of Healthcare Sciences in Herbal Medicine and Wellness Consulting. Heather decided to pursue and further her education by attended the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), receiving a Diplomat of Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Heather shined at working in Providence hospital’s oncology department with patients having chemotherapy and radiation for numerous cancerous conditions. She has worked with many diversified health conditions ranging from neurological, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, vision, TMD, behavioral health, and seasonal changes.
Heather’s style of practice is to provide pain relief, comfort, compassion, and balance between mind, body, and soul. This is done through what she believes is the best approach for each individual’s treatment experience, by offering a varied modality approach such as traditional Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture, Teishin for needle sensitivity patients, energetic, tuina, shiatsu, cupping, gua sha, and herbal liniments or formulas.
In her free time, she loves working in the garden, harvesting medicinal plants for food consumption or preparing remedies, hiking, kayaking, crafting, dancing, qigong, and spending time with family and friends.
