About Mary Jean Brinkman
Mary Jean Brinkman L.A.c., MAcOM believes everyone's path to wellness is unique and their own and she will listen to and work with your individual needs to help set you on your path to whole body wellness.
Mary Jean's specializes in the treatment of any type of pain condition, injuries related to auto or work related accidents, mental/emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression, digestive complaints, insomnia and other sleep disturbances, headaches, women's health related issues, fatigue, allergy elimination and so much more... She also believes in the healing power of food and lifestyle modifications and can work with you around nutrition and lifestyle coaching as well.
After she completed her Master's Degree at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), She traveled to Nanjing, China where she worked with several doctors associated with the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This experience deepened her understanding of the medicine and honed her skills as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She is board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology and also holds a BA in Sociology and Human Relations from St Cloud State University.
Mary Jean is a current board member of her state professional association (Oregon Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) as well as a certified Qigong Instructor through the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School.
Languages Spoken English
School Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
Degree MAcOM
Treatment Techniques
Areas of Expertise
Styles of Acupuncture
Additional Memberships
- OAA - Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
The acupuncture office of Mary Jean Brinkman in Portland, OR is within driving distance from the following cities:
Mary Jean Brinkman
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Q: Will acupuncture work for trigeminal neuralgia pain management?
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