ROBIN WIESNER, LAc

Bio

When Robin was 25 years old, they suffered a lower back injury. After spinal surgery they spent 2 years in severe chronic pain, believing this was their new normal. Acupuncture was eventually recommended and with it, over just a few months, they regained all mobility and lost all traces of pain. Some years later, when faced with a new health crisis and very low income they discovered a community acupuncture clinic.  While in treatment at this clinic Robin was relieved and inspired by the accessibility of the group treatment style and also deeply sensed that the effectiveness of the healing was magnified by sharing space with other patients. Within weeks of starting treatment there, they applied to a school here in Portland specifically focused on training for Community Style Acupuncture.

Since graduating Robin has practiced in Arizona, California, Washington, and Oregon, and extended their studies into Secondary Channel Theory, Korean Acupuncture, and Five Element Acupuncture.

Robin has been a patient, receptionist, and practitioner and is enthusiastic about each perspective in the clinic. Originally from the Northeast (Maine and New York), with extensive travels throughout life, they have found a long-term home here among the forest, peaks, rains, and rivers of the Pacific Northwest and in the integrative care setting of Quest.

Robin is passionate about social justice and feels that one of their major roles in this cause is as a support in all levels of healing. They find that there is often as much healing in holding safe space as in finding the ‘right’ technique or points. “I am inspired by the power of holistic medicine and committed to providing affordable, trauma-informed care. My intention for patients beyond supporting their healing process is for them to feel empowered and comfortable on a deep level, to feel welcome, held and heard, and valued as an integral person in their/our community.”