Short version: I have nothing but good things to say for Inner Gate and its employees. \r
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Long: I'd never tried acupuncture, though my mother said it helped her with the pain of her sciatica. When I finally got to my wits' end I was in constant back and shoulder pain, all out of balance, distressed and miserable. \r
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I came on Citysearch to look for Portland's best acupuncturists, having heard a range of stories and deciding to choose for myself and I have to say without exaggeration that's what happened. Polly, their receptionist, is wonderful, and I have never felt as if I received anything less than their full attention. The office is calm, classy but informal and soothing, and each of the treatment rooms is relaxing without seeming artificially 'designed' to be so. \r
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Oliver is my acupuncturist and he is truly a great guy. I've never really been embarrassed or hesitant to talk to him about my most personal health concerns. His demeanor encourages an atmosphere of trust, friendliness, and health. I must say I've received better care from him than a significant proportion of 'Western' medicine practitioners I've seen (and I've seen many). He never discourages me from seeking traditional Western care and is professional while still being one of the friendliest and most genuinely caring people I've met. I once ran into him out somewhere and he was just as glad to see me without a treatment or a billing to my insurance. Helping people heal is clearly Inner Gate's top priority.\r
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The array of services Inner Gate offers is thorough and (from my experience) expertly practiced. I have not used Erik's services or those of their relatively new massage therapist, but I think any medical practice that presents such a unified atmosphere merits my trust. Try their hand-blended herbal medicines if necessary- they work.\r
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Even if or when I leave Portland, I will always come back to Inner Gate whenever the opportunity presents itself. Thank you!
Pros: Practitioners, Effectiveness, Atmosphere.
Cons: None yet.
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