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Acupuncture for Pain Relief Portland OR Back Pain, Headaches & Chronic Pain

Acupuncture for Pain Relief

At Willow Tree Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon, our team offers gentle, evidence-informed acupuncture for pain relief including back pain, neck pain, headaches, joint pain, chronic pain, sports injuries, and car accident recovery. We create personalized treatment plans to reduce inflammation, ease muscle tension, and support your body’s natural healing response — so you can get back to living without pain. 

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  • Holistic Integrative Approach
  • Personalized Medicine
  • Evidence-based Care

An Integrative Approach to Pain

Acupuncture is known for its ability to loosen muscles, stop pain from accidents or injuries, shorten surgery recovery time and treat chronic pain conditions. Pain is the body’s alarm system indicating that you need to stop to take care of it. With acupuncture, we are telling your body to keep focusing on reducing inflammation, and increasing blood flow to repair damaged tissues. 

When the body is in a healthy, balanced state, it is able to recover from pain quickly. But as we all know, the body can sometimes be stuck in a pattern of pain. Acupuncture for pain relief supports the body to return to its natural balanced state of proper function with no pain in a short time.

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Studies show that acupuncture for pain relief can help relieve chronic low back pain, dental pain, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia and symptoms of osteoarthritis. It has also been shown to help the treatment of emotional pain syndromes such as post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Did you know that in Oregon, acupuncture treatments are covered under Personal Injury Protection coverage. The sooner we see you after a car accident for acupuncture for pain relief, the sooner you will recover from the trauma and painful injuries.

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How We Can Help

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FAQ

Q: Can acupuncture help with chronic back pain?

A: Yes. Acupuncture is one of the most well-researched treatments for chronic back pain. It works by reducing inflammation, releasing muscle tension, improving circulation, and stimulating the body’s natural pain-relief response. Studies show acupuncture can provide meaningful relief for chronic low back pain, often with results that last well beyond the treatment period. At Willow Tree, we create personalized treatment plans based on your specific pain pattern and history.

Q: How many acupuncture sessions do I need for pain relief? 

A: The number of sessions depends on the type and duration of your pain. Many patients experience noticeable relief after their first session. For acute injuries, 4–6 sessions are often sufficient. For chronic pain conditions that have been present for months or years, a course of 8–12 sessions is typically recommended to achieve lasting results. Your practitioner will outline a personalized plan at your initial consultation.

Q: Is acupuncture covered by insurance for car accident injuries in Oregon? 

A: Yes. In Oregon, acupuncture treatments for car accident injuries are covered under Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which is required on all auto insurance policies in the state. This means your acupuncture care for whiplash, soft tissue injuries, and chronic pain following a car accident is typically covered at no out-of-pocket cost to you. We recommend coming in as soon as possible after an accident — the sooner treatment begins, the faster and more complete the recovery.

Q: Is acupuncture painful? 

A: Most patients find acupuncture to be comfortable and deeply relaxing. The needles used are extremely fine — much thinner than a medical needle — and insertion is typically painless. Some patients feel a mild sensation of warmth, tingling, or gentle pressure at the needle site, which is a sign the treatment is working. Many patients fall asleep during their sessions. At Willow Tree, we use a gentle approach and always adjust based on your comfort level.

What our patients say

Rated 5 out of 5

90+ five star reviews

“I am grateful for her because she was the first doctor to actually listen to me and help me advocate for my own health”

Originally went to Dr. Fischler for knee pain. I also have had abnormal Pap smears for two years and noticed that she had helped a lot of women seeking health care so thought she might have some advice for me. During our consultation I told her about having abnormal Pap smears and having multiple doctors dismiss me when I thought something was wrong. Dr. Fischler recommended a OBGYN for to see. After meeting that OBGYN they determined I needed a colposcopy, which results came back that I have an early stage of cervical cancer that I am able to get taken care of. I wouldn’t have found this out if I hadn’t gone to Dr. Fischler.

“Thank you Kine and Willow Tree!”

I have been working with Kine for close to 9 months. When I first met Kine, I had experienced an early miscarriage several months earlier that left me with ongoing pelvic/abdominal pain and hormonal changes that my primary care team was unable to treat. Kine helped regulate my cycles and really served as a listening, kind ear when I was experiencing stressors outside of our wishes to start a family. Kine also helped me prep for my first round of IVF and I am continuing to see her as we await next steps. I found it extremely helpful that she encouraged me to ask my fertility doctors the right questions. I am a bit older than all of my girlfriends here in Portland and at a different life stage - so I don't know anyone personally in town who has been through IVF. It has been wonderful to have Kine help normalize everything that I am experiencing and her support has made me feel less alone in this.

“I highly recommend her!”

Dr. Kiné Fischler helped me through a time of extreme pain and stress caused by women's health issues (fibroids, cramps, etc.). After surgery in 2014, pain returned in 2018, 2019 and into 2020. My OBGYN was out of ideas so I turned to acupuncture and I am so glad I did. While I feel mostly healed now, I still want to go back because my overall wellbeing is enhanced by going. Acupuncture works wonders for stress and anxiety in addition to physical ailments. Dr. Kiné Fischler is extremely knowledgeable and talented.

“A wonderful development.”

Kine introduced me to acupuncture. We have been working on reducing chronic pain exacerbated by several operations. The pain began to diminish after several acupuncture sessions and I now go for nearly a week with little or no pain. Kine is very present, clear and calm. She has helped me to set health goals that are realistic and make intuitive sense. After a revolving door of hospital visits I'm now participating in my own recovery. ]
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