Jessica Watson, DAcCHM, L.Ac
As a result of her sensitive disposition, lifelong relationship with nature, and early struggles with depression and social anxiety, Jessica had an innate draw to pursue the healing arts in some capacity without knowing exactly what that would look like. Toward the end of her undergraduate studies, Jessica discovered Ancient Chinese Medicine and immediately fell in love with its sophisticated holistic theoretical framework. She found resonance in the way it connects the patterns of nature with living expressions in human beings. It was important for Jessica to learn it in a way that remained loyal to its thousand-year old roots, rather than one that sought to conform it to reductionist modern medicine. She found this at the National University of National Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she studied with skilled and passionate mentors for 5 years.
Ancient Chinese Medicine allows Jessica to integrate three things she loves: applying her mind to a system of holistic science, sensitizing herself to subtle energetic shifts, and supporting others along their healing journey. Her work remains rooted in the ancient knowledge that has been passed down to her, and in listening and tending to what arises in the present moment. This way, her work is both grounded and intuitive.
As a doctor of Ancient Chinese Medicine, Jessica is a vessel for nurturing homeostasis at the root of one's being. No one is too complicated, nor anyone's list of diagnoses too complex to be seen and nourished through the lens of Chinese medicine. Whether it be utilizing acupuncture, prescribing herbal medicine, or offering holistically-informed recommendations, Jessica's intention is to nurture the innate healing power and resilience that already lives inside of you.