Holistic Pain Management
Acute and Chronic pain is the mainstay of acupuncture. With over 3000 years of refinement and over 50 years of research, acupuncture has been shown to reduce both acute and chronic pain in nearly all areas of the body. Acupuncture is particularly helpful for pain in all of the main joints of the body including neck and low back as well as migraines, chronic tension headaches, fibromyalgia and hypermobility conditions.



The Earth Element and the Fall – A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
/in Seasonal Health, Uncategorized/by Scott MistSupporting Your Earth Element This Fall: An Acupuncture Perspective As autumn leaves begin their descent and the air carries a crisp new edge, Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds us that seasonal transitions affect more than just our wardrobes. According to Five Elements theory, each season corresponds to specific organ systems and emotional states in our bodies, […]
Acupuncture in the Summer
/in General, Seasonal Health/by Scott MistEmbracing Summer’s Fire Energy: Acupuncture and Seasonal Eating for Optimal Health Summer has arrived with its vibrant energy, longer days, and abundant warmth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season is intimately connected to the Fire element, a time when our bodies and spirits naturally align with expansion, joy, and heightened activity. Understanding how to […]
Hello Portland! Welcome to Cascade Mist Acupuncture
/in General/by Scott MistHi! I’m Dr. Scott Mist, and welcome to Cascade Mist Acupuncture. I want to tell you about myself and how I help people feel better with acupuncture. I first saw acupuncture almost 50 years ago during my martial arts training. Another student got hurt, and our teacher brought out some needles to help him. I […]