Prime Acupuncture and Herbology
Welcome to Prime Acupuncture and Herbology in beautiful Milwaukie, Oregon.
My name is Xiang Ji (pronounced "shawn g") and I'm an acupuncturist and herbalist trained in traditional Chinese Medicine, which has been in use for millennia to treat a wide-range of physical and emotional infirmities, and to promote health and longevity.
If you seek freedom from your afflictions, or if you simply want to tap into the yangsheng 养生 ("nourishing life") art of Chinese Medicine to attain deeper rest, better digestion, and more abundant vitality, I am here to help.
News and updates:
May 23, 2023 : New clinic opening special - new patients receive 30% off their first order of herbs through the end of August.
姬祥 Xiang Ji, DAOM, LAc
Our clinic is located in beautiful historic Milwaukie, nestled in downtown Milwaukie and just a few blocks away from the Willamette River:
2305 SE Washington Street, Suite 110
Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Hours
Monday: PM only, 3:40pm - 6pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday: PM only, 3:40pm - 6pm
Thursday: PM only, 3:40pm - 6pm
Friday: 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Click the scheduling button below to see holiday hours and to make an appointment online.
Alternatively, you can call/text my clinic to make an appointment at (559) 745-5030
If you have any questions or concerns prior to booking your appointment, feel free to send me a message at xiang@primeacupdx.com
Pricing
Cash Prices:
Acupuncture full service (also incl cupping, guasha, moxa, and herbal consult as needed)
New patient, 75-minute initial visit: $125
Established patient, 55-minute follow-up visit: $75
Cupping only: 30-minute, $45
Herbal consultation only: 30-minute, $55
Plus the cost of herbs which is usually $15-45
Students and veterans receive 15% off when a valid ID is presented at the time of service.
Multi-visits discounts are available at 10% off when 5 pre-paid visits are purchased and 20% off when 10 pre-paid visits are purchased.
Insurance:
I am in-network with Providence, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, and Health Net. Your cost will depend on your specific plan.
If you do not see your plan listed above, please contact me for the latest information as I'm always in the process of joining additional insurance networks.
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture 针灸 is an ancient Chinese Medicine therapeutic method that utilizes fine needles to regulate the body and reduce pain by accessing the jingluo 经络 "channels and collaterals" of the body.
Needle insertions should not hurt, but individuals may experience sensations that may feel odd at first, especially for newcomers, such as distension, heaviness, soreness, and/or tingling, which are usually followed by a deep sense of relaxation.
Cupping
Cupping 拔罐 is an ancient Chinese Medicine therapeutic method that uses glass or plastic cups to create a local suction to promote the flow of Qi and blood, encourage detoxification, and facilitate recovery.
For these reasons it's favored both by past martial artists, modern athletes, as well as by those seeking to reduce tension and achieve rest and relaxation.
Guasha
Guasha 刮痧 is an ancient Chinese Medicine therapeutic method that uses a smooth scraping tool (traditionally made from animal horns or jade) to stimulate the flow of Qi and blood in order to facilitate detoxification, regeneration, repair, and healing.
For these reason it's favored both by those experiencing chronic tension & pain, as well as by those utilizing cosmetic acupuncture to keep the skin supple and healthy.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion 艾灸, aka moxa, is an ancient Chinese Medicine therapeutic method that uses the heat from burning dried mugwort plant to strengthen immunity, dispel cold, warm the body, and promote circulation.
There are many ways to administer this heat, from indirect moxa stick (popular in China) to direct moxa on the skin (commonly used in Japan). In recent times it has been increasingly valued in the West for gynecological disorders and chronic fatigue.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine 中药 is an ancient herbal practice that has been in use for thousands of years, and has been fine-tuned through successive generations for its therapeutic effects upon a wide range of ailments.
Some of the herbs used are familiar to Western consumers such as cinnamon, ginger, and star anise, while other herbs may be in the process of becoming more familiar in the West, such as ginseng, goji berries, and astragalus root. One of the defining characteristic of Chinese herbal medicine is that it's rarely administered as a single-herb, but as a time-tested and sophisticatedly constructed herbal formula.
About Me
My name is Xiang Ji (pronounced "shawn g"), 姬祥 in Chinese. I'm a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Oregon. I was born and raised in Zhengzhou 郑州, Henan, in China, an area situated on the bank of the Yellow River, often referred to as the “cradle of Chinese civilization.”
Though my love of Chinese Medicine started from a young age, when I was brought to herbalists and acupuncturists that helped me to heal many of my childhood ailments, I did not at first consider it as a profession.
Fast forward many years later, through a circuitous journey of self-discovery, I answered my calling and returned to my roots and completed both my master's degree and doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, where I am also a part-time faculty and herbal medicinary supervisor.
I reside in beautiful Milwaukie with my wife and two kids. During our spare time we like to explore the breathtakingly picturesque northwest and to visit our family and friends across the majestic continental US, and overseas in China and in Japan.
Contact Us
You're welcome to send a message to my confidential and HIPAA-compliant clinic email at xiang@primeacupdx.com or to call/text my clinic at (559) 745-5030.
For email messages, you can expect a reply from me within 2 business days.
Health is a great treasure. It is the richest possession that mortals can have.
The harmonious, healthy action of all the powers of body and mind results in happiness;
the more elevated and refined the powers, the more pure and unalloyed the happiness.
~ Ellen G White
Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
~ B.K.S. Iyengar
It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
The greatest wealth is health.
~ Virgil
There is one consolation in being sick;
and that is the possibility that you may recover to a better state than you were ever in before.
~ Henry David Thoreau
It is my wish that you be filled with abundant health and abiding peace;
thank you for making me a part of your healing journey.
- Xiang
Prime Acupuncture and Herbology
2305 SE Washington Street, Suite 110
Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
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