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Voted Portland TOP DOCTORS 2021
20 years of experience
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aja-ngo-0a815a8/
http://www.portlandtraditionalacupuncture.com
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Heather J.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1/ phone call first - to find if we are a good fit.
2/ 2 hr. app. fisrt time including a traditional dignosis and fisrt needle treatment.
3/ An hour app. to follow with custom treatment plan for 6 weeks to adress your issues and concertns.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Sweadish massage- Pittsburgh School of massage theraphy, 1996
Japanesse massage/ Shiatsu/- Ohashi Institute , New York - 1997
Chinese massage- Academy of traditional Chinese medicine, Bejin , China, 1997
MA in Acupuncture, TAI - Sophia Institute, Columbia, MD 2001
Electrical acupuncture training- Catholic monastery- Bien Hoa, Vietnam , 2000, 2003
Japanesse needeling and moxubastion traning- Portland, OR 2009
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Discount fee paid at the time of the treatment/ cash and or checks only/
Fisrt app. -120 min $170
acupuncture- 60 min. $90
shiatsu 60 min$120
combination acupuncture and shiatsu 90 min $170
Effective from 1/1/2020
How did you get started in this business?
My father was a phycian and acupuncturist in Czechoslaovakia, when he tragicly died, I have decided to follow in his footsteps.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Issues: recovery, addiction, chronic pain, acute pain / MVA/ grief and loss, paliative care
Age groups: 17-92
Gender: All
Socio- economic groups: Baltimore, MD - inner city , inmates
Portland, OR- profesionals mostly in Multnomah county
homeless youth
Peru, China, Vietnam - community acupuncture adressing chronic pain to local population
Majority of my clientel now are professionals with chronic and acute pain and or people looking for a support in recovery.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I have been at the same location in Portland , OR for last 10 years. I still have people from many years ago who would call and say : I am so and so , I used to come to you. And they will come back and I will remember theirs stories. I appreciate the loyality and my clients know that my office is a place where they can feel taking care off.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
1/Call first and find out if you practicioner can LISTEN.
2/ Ask questions
3/ If you are afraid of needles , always request Japanese needeling technique !!!
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
1/ Ask about experience in the area of your concern
2/ Ask about the process the practicioner does to avaluate the treatment.