Hello Portland! Welcome to Cascade Mist Acupuncture

Hi! 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 thought, “They let you do that?” Then I saw how well it worked and thought, “That’s magic!” That moment started my interest in this ancient way of healing. Years later, I wanted to learn how these old methods could work with modern medicine, so I started my training. This interest has guided my whole career as both a healer and a researcher.

Traditional Acupuncture Point Statues

I work as an acupuncturist and also as a Senior Investigator at Helfgott Research Institute (and Professor at OHSU). This lets me connect two important worlds. What I see when treating patients gives me research ideas. What I learn from research helps me treat patients better. When you come to Cascade Mist, you benefit from both old wisdom and new science.

What does this mean for you? You’ll get treatments that follow Traditional Chinese Medicine but are also based on what science shows works best for your problem. Whether you need help with pain, sleep problems, stress, or other health issues, I’ll use what I’ve learned from both treating patients and doing research.

Many people feel unsure or doubtful about acupuncture at first—and that’s okay! I welcome all your questions. Part of my job is helping you understand how acupuncture can help you, what to expect during treatment, and what research says about how it might help your specific problem.

Our clinic in Portland is a peaceful, supportive place where healing happens naturally. From the moment you walk in, I want you to feel heard and respected as a whole person—not just someone with symptoms.

I look forward to meeting you and talking about how we can work together to improve your health. Whether you’ve tried acupuncture before or this is your first time, I promise to provide care that’s based on evidence, warm, attentive, and respectful of your personal journey.

Welcome to Cascade Mist Acupuncture!

Warmly,
Dr. Scott Mist, PhD, LAc