Gresham Health and Fitness

Parkrose goes wonderfully overboard with comforts. Every patient gets a soft pillow and blanket, a bottle of spring water, a warm steam towel for your face, a mint-and-chocolate truffle, and a hand dip in warm paraffin wax; best of all, noise-canceling headphones and futuristic personal movie glasses spare you from trying to engage in the art of conversation when your mouth is full of dental hands.

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Dr. Inna Shimanovsky and her professional staff have the experience and credentials to intimidate plaque and oral antagonists from the crevices of canines and incisors. Every patient's exam and x-rays provide a thorough investigation into the state of their mouth and illuminate what basic steps can be taken to keep their chewers and gums in a fit state of opulent well-being. AAdvanced Dental uses top-of-the-line digital x-ray technology that exposes patients to less radiation than a normal x-ray device, greatly decreasing the likelihood of patients obtaining unsettling superpowers during their visit.

The staff members at The Qi Spot share a philosophy centered around creating a gentle environment to help patients to forget everyday stressors and focus on bringing their bodies into balance. The practitioners specialize in traditional Chinese medicine therapies, including acupuncture, herbal remedies, and naturopathic counseling, to relieve pain and aid in healing after auto accidents. Cupping, cosmetic acupuncture, and moxa also help to inspire a healthy flow of chi. Improving energy circulation, like rotating the skeleton's tires, helps to prevent pain and illness by encouraging the body to function smoothly.

The Oregonian has written about the holistic hub, and co-owner Wade McCulloch performed facial acupuncture on television in front of a live studio audience for AM Northwest. The practice also shows a commitment to helping others by providing community acupuncture to clients without health insurance and by contributing to the Harambee Center, a Portland-based organization that supports Kenyan communities.

Post-consultation, the personalized acupuncture treatment will relieve ailments by pinpointing specific bodily points called meridians, where life forces known as qi reside. By balancing the body's energy properly, acupuncture can alleviate back pain, headaches, sports injuries, asthma, and post-space-travel depression. A complimentary bodywork treatment is also included, such as cupping, tui na, or moxibustion. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.