Medical Disclaimer

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Last updated: August 2026

Please read this information carefully before using this website or scheduling care.

Educational Information Only

The information shared on this website — including information about acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, astrology, the nervous system, East Asian medicine, lifestyle, and related topics — is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

It is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or advice from a licensed medical provider.

Nothing on this website should be relied upon as individualized medical advice.

No Practitioner-Patient Relationship Through the Website

Reading this website, subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us through a general inquiry form, or following Malachite Medicine on social media does not create a practitioner-patient relationship.

A practitioner-patient relationship is established through appropriate intake, evaluation, and care with a Malachite Medicine practitioner.

Scope of Practice

Malachite Medicine practitioners are Licensed Acupuncturists in the State of Oregon and are trained in classical East Asian medicine, herbal medicine, bodywork, and related modalities.

We work within the diagnostic and therapeutic framework of East Asian medicine and within the applicable scope of practice for licensed practitioners in Oregon.

Individual Results Vary

East Asian medicine is individualized.

Responses to care vary from person to person.

Testimonials, reviews, stories, and examples appearing on this website reflect individual experiences and should not be interpreted as promises, guarantees, or predictions of results.

Astrology

Astrology consultations offered through Malachite Medicine are intended for self-reflection, perspective, and personal insight.

They are not:

  • Medical advice

  • Psychological or psychiatric advice

  • Financial advice

  • Legal advice

  • A guarantee or prediction of future events

Speak With Your Healthcare Provider

Always seek the advice of a qualified physician or licensed healthcare provider with questions about a medical condition.

Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before:

  • Beginning a new treatment

  • Stopping a medication

  • Changing a medication

  • Making significant changes to an existing treatment plan

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information you have read on this website.

Emergencies

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.