Medicine that listens

Four modalities. One philosophy. Care that is unhurried, individualized, and rooted in the classical traditions of East Asian medicine.

At Malachite Medicine, each service is complete in itself — and a potential thread in a larger care plan. Our team will work with you to understand which combination of modalities, and in what sequence, best supports your constitution, your current condition, and the life you want to live. All services are available in-office in Portland. Herbal medicine and astrology are also available remotely.

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Acupuncture

Transformation begins here.

Your channels are already there — alive, intricate, working in every moment of every day to nourish you and protect your vital organs across the whole arc of your life. We know how the body works. We know the intelligence it brings to every moment of staying alive, even when something is off.

Our life's work as practitioners is discernment: finding the right channel to meet you in this moment — the one that will have the most far-reaching effect on your physiology, and with it, the signs and symptoms that brought you in.

This is a medicine that affirms life. It is for life. Every treatment at Malachite Medicine begins with listening, before anything else, to what your body is asking for that day. From there, the channel finds you.

Classical acupuncture does not act upon your body. It meets it. It gives your body and your mind the chance to change, to remember, to do things differently.

Availability: In-office · Remote consultations available

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Herbal Medicine

Reminding your body how to function optimally.

Classical East Asian herbalism is a complete system of medicine, refined over two thousand years of continuous clinical use. Every formula from our medicinary is compounded specifically for you — drawn from the classical canon and tailored to address the root of your pathology, not only its surface. As your body changes, your formula changes with it. Healing through the wisdom of plants, daily, at home or on the go.

AVAILABILITY In-office · Remote consultations available

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Bodywork

The body responds profoundly when we listen.

You are a complex being with dynamic patterning, and where you feel pain is often not where it originates. Our bodywork honors the body's inherent wisdom, attuning to the exact signature of patterning your body holds and working with it rather than against it. Anchored in living anatomy, osteopathic principles, and the cranial system, this is hands-on care that supports you in living in a freer, more integrated way.

AVAILABILITY In-office · Portland, OR

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Western & Eastern Astrology

Your chart is a map. Let's read it together.

Astrology is one of the oldest languages for understanding human nature — a framework for seeing the patterns that shape your character, your timing, and your unfolding. Offered by Kelsie and Paul. Sessions draw on both Western and Chinese astrology as a lens for self-understanding, life transitions, and deeper alignment with your nature. Not prediction. Illumination.

AVAILABILITY In-office · Remote

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  • "You leave her office not just feeling physically better but somehow more grounded and still."

    When I relocated to Portland, I was nervous about finding someone who could truly understand the complexity of what I was dealing with. Melinda put those fears to rest almost immediately. Within just a few sessions, she had me feeling like myself again. Her needle work is precise and intuitive ... she has a gift for reading the body and knowing exactly what it needs. She is a truly gifted practitioner. Her compassion is extraordinary, and she brings such presence and attentiveness to every session that it inspires you to cultivate that same quality in your own life. You leave her office not just feeling physically better but somehow more grounded and still. I'm so grateful to have found someone equally skilled, if not more so, right here in Portland. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

  • "Emma is a kind and knowledgeable practitioner who takes time to understand and document your whole medical history."

    Emma is a kind and knowledgeable practitioner who takes time to understand and document your whole medical history. Unlike many medical practitioners she works on the whole body. I started with a specific pain in my back and now see Emma for ongoing health maintenance. She’s excellent.

  • "I can't recommend Kelsie and Melinda enough."

    Life changing!! This space is so calming and welcoming. I can't recommend Kelsie and Melinda enough. Both are incredible and intentional practitioners who pour their heart into the work they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking for effective and nurturing acupunture treatments.

  • " I feel very fortunate to have found Malachite Medicine."

    The staff is wonderful! I have been seeing Emma Mezher, and she has helped me recover from an injured knee. She has relieved me of difficulty in breathing deeply, and renewed my digestive system.


    She works with so much care and intention. I feel very fortunate to have found Malachite Medicine.

  • "Kelsie is your cheerleader. I would recommend a reading to anyone."

    Kelsie knows her art and communicates it in a way that is straightforward and inspiring. It’s clear that she is deeply in touch with the roots of this science, beautifully expressing the essence of what a chart can tell us about interacting with our life. Her reading solidified what I was ready to accept about repeating patterns in my life and gave me permission to utilize what I am here to do in this world. Kelsie is your cheerleader. I would recommend a reading to anyone.

Not sure where to begin?

Start with a conversation.

Your first appointment at Malachite Medicine is an unhurried conversation. We'll listen to what you're navigating, take a careful intake and pulse reading, and help you understand which combination of modalities will best support you. Come as you are.

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INSURANCE NOTE

Malachite Medicine is currently in-network with BCBS, Moda, Pacific Source, Aetna, and United Healthcare for acupuncture services. Contact your provider to confirm your benefits.

Superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement. Out of Network billing is also an option we’d be happy to discuss!

Herbal medicine consultations and astrology sessions are not typically covered by insurance. Plans that do not currently cover our services: Cigna, Health Net, Kaiser, Medicare, and Oregon Health Plan.

The best way to confirm coverage is to contact your insurance company directly.