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Welcome

Welcome to Milwaukie Acupuncture, the practice of Dr. Eliot Sitt, DACM, L.Ac.

If you are in pain, under stress, or otherwise trying to improve your health, I am here to help you in a way that is affordable, professional, and kind.

I practice traditional Chinese medicine, a system of medicine that includes acupuncture, herbs, and massage.

To make an appointment, you can schedule online or call me directly:

Dr. Eliot Sitt, DACM, L.Ac - 541.680.5660

Looking to schedule with Dr. Xiang Ji, L.Ac? His schedule and availability can now be found here.

Services

Intake & chinese medical Diagnosis

As your acupuncturist, I will carefully listen as you describe your current complaints and their history in your own words, then ask questions to guide the intake towards the most useful information. I may also feel your pulse, look at your tongue, feel different points on your body, and ask questions about your general health in order to come up with a diagnosis of a “pattern of disharmony” in Chinese medical terms. This Chinese medical diagnosis will guide me to recommend appropriate treatments to bring your body back into balance.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a safe and surprisingly relaxing therapy. The needles are small and shouldn’t hurt, other than a quick poke upon insertion. Many people report tingling, buzzing, or mild aching sensations. Most people experience a general sense of relaxation.

tuina massage

Tuina massage (“twee-na” ) is rhythmic with smooth, controlled movements. It’s especially beneficial for muscular tension, stress, and pain. It can be combined with acupuncture or used as a primary treatment.

Herbal medicine

Chinese herbs range from food grade spices like cinnamon and ginger to more intense medicinals with strong effects. Single herbs are most often combined into elegant, well-balanced formulas that have been passed down and refined for centuries.

Herbs are available raw (to be cooked into a strong tea on the stovetop at home), as granules (a concentrated powder to be mixed with hot water to drink as a tea), or as herbal pills or tinctures. Eliot is a board-certified herbalist. The herbs that we use are carefully sourced for quality and safety.

Pricing

Insurance

Private Health Insurance

If your insurance covers acupuncture, the cost to you depends on the details of your plan.

Eliot is an in-network provider with many major insurance companies, including Regence, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Providence, Cigna, Aetna, & Healthnet.

Eliot is out-of-network for Moda, Kaiser, and Pacific Source.

Automobile / Worker’s Compensation

If you are recovering from an automobile accident or were injured at work, your insurance may cover the cost of your treatments.

Meet the Acupuncturist: Dr. Eliot Sitt, L.Ac, DACM

Eliot founded Milwaukie Acupuncture in 2015. He is highly trained in treating pain and other conditions with acupuncture, massage, and Chinese herbs. He is passionate about introducing people to the ideas of Chinese medicine and helping them to heal and feel better.

Eliot completed his master’s degree in 2014 and his doctoral degree in 2021, both from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, where he is also a part-time faculty member.

Eliot grew up in Roseburg, Oregon and has lived in the Portland area since 2003. He has a philosophy degree from Reed College, where he currently teaches a PE class in Tai Chi.

Eliot lives nearby in Sellwood with his wife Amanda and his son Arlo, who was born in January 2022.

Testimonials

I highly recommend Eliot for your acupuncture needs. My husband started seeing him after two herniated discs in his neck. Eliot's expertise, practice, knowledge, and calm atmosphere provided the pain management he needed to deal with a painful health issue without the use of medication. My husband went from a skeptic of acupuncture to a full advocate of its medicinal purposes. He also went from being unable to move his head and dress himself to being fully rotational and able to hike. Eliot was kind, professional, and affordable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for acupuncture services.

- P.C.

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