ZEN SHEN ACUPUNCTURE
& WELLNESS
acupuncture / herbal medicine / shiatsu
in Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon
kelly a. ilseman, MAcOM, LAc, MS, MEd
CONDITIONS TREATED
Chronic/Acute Pain
neck pain, low back pain, workers' comp, motor vehicle accident, sports injuries, hip/sacrum pain, sciatica, arthritis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions, neuropathy, shoulder pain, arm pain, hand pain, thigh/leg pain, knee pain, foot pain, bone spurs, plantar fasciitis
Mental-Emotional Well-Being
depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, anger, mental anguish, overthinking, grief, fear, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder symptoms, substance use
Complex Biomedical Conditions
cardiovascular disease symptoms (high blood pressure, chest pain/palpitations, high cholesterol, angina), metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high blood sugar/diabetes, high triglycerides), cancer symptoms, urinary incontinence, hot flashes/night sweats, post-surgical care, hemorrhoids, symptoms of fibromyalgia,
symptoms of autoimmune conditions, symptoms of genetic conditions
Dermatology
eczema, hives, rash, acne, burns, shingles, rashes, dryness, scar tissue, cracked skin
GastroIntestinal Issues
general GI symptoms, gastrointestinal pain, indigestion/post-prandial distress, GERD/dyspepsia, nausea/vomiting, leaky gut, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Crohn's, celiac, over/under-eating, constipation, diarrhea, GI symptoms during pregnancy,
GI symptoms during cancer and cancer treatment
Women's Health/Gynecology
PMS, irregular cycles, endometriosis, fibroids/cysts, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), infertility, pregnancy symptoms, labor induction, peri-menopause symptoms, menopause symptoms,
sexually transmitted diseases (STI's), urinary incontinence, hot flashes, night sweats, nausea/vomiting
Men's Health
prostate issues, sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases (STI's), urinary incontinence
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Acupuncture Styles Practiced
TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine Zang Fu
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Japanese Channel and Abdominal Palpation
Dr. Zhu's and Dr. Jiao's Scalp Acupuncture
Master Tung Acupuncture
Jeffrey Yuen Style
5-Element Acupuncture
Biomedical and Eastern Nutrition/Lifestyle
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Zen Shen Acupuncture w/ Kelly
home visits/travel-to-you
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Please give at least 24-hours notice for cancellation.
17040 Pilkington Road, Lake Oswego, OR
Mondays + Wednesdays 10 - 7
Sub occasional Thursdays
Call 503.908.0157 to schedule
Quest Center for Integrative Health
3231 SE 50th Ave, SE Portland, OR 97206
503-238-5203 or info@quest-center.org
Sub occasional Thursdays
by program application and acceptance only
low-income, chronic pain, substance use qualifications
Oregon Change Clinic (Quest Center Off-Site)
1312 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
503.719.7985
Fridays 10AM-3PM
by program application and acceptance only
substance use qualifications
Welcome! I attended the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) from 2017-2020, where I studied acupuncture, herbal medicine, and shiatsu under the instruction and leadership of some incredible practitioners and mentors. I am a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM diplomate and hold active licenses in Oregon and Maine. I am a 500-hour certified yoga and meditation instructor with eight+ years of teaching experience. I practice acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, moxa, herbal medicine, shiatsu and reflexology bodywork, as well as mindful movement, breath work, meditation, and nutrition.
I treat a variety of medical conditions, including chronic and acute pain, internal medicine, complex biomedical conditions, mental-emotional health (depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, trauma), and substance use recovery. I provide treatments that help to cultivate an internal space for stillness and regeneration, allowing the body to move deeply into the parasympathetic rest, renew, and restore response for transformative healing and nervous system regulation. I envision a world where acupuncture, bodywork, herbs, and mindful movement are integrated into the mainstream medical system and accessible to everyone.
I serve as Research Committee Chair for the Oregon Association of Acupuncturists (OAA) and have compiled several large-scale written documents on acupuncture for pain management. I have been a Teaching Assistant for graduate-level research and writing courses at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM). I am always available for writing consultation, whether technical or creative.
You can find me giving and receiving acupuncture, doing yoga, hiking, biking, running, cooking, gardening, watching movies, hanging out with my cat, and listening to music.
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Training & Professional Memberships
MAcOM Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, OCOM, 2020
Licensed to practice acupuncture in Oregon AC206169 and Maine AC727
MS Human Nutrition, University of Maine, 2009
M.Ed. Science & Environmental Education, University of Maine, 2003
500-Hour Yoga Instructor: vinyasa, yin, restorative, and nidra
Thousand Hands Buddha Certified Instructor
Oregon Acupuncturist Association Board Member (OAA)
Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) Member
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) Professional Certification
Thesis: Maine Farmers' Perspectives: Optimism and Barriers to Producing Food to Feed Maine People
Permaculture Certification: Cangemi, Sicily (2012)
Horoscope: sun in Pisces, moon in Leo, Sagittarius rising
DISC Leadership Assessment: D (Director)
Born in the year of the Fire Dragon
Pronouns: she/her
Energy follows thought;
We move toward, but not beyond, what we can imagine.
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we change our experience of life.
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