Stress and Pain Relief with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Portland, OR

We provide holistic healthcare grounded in compassion and collaboration, empowering you with the tools and support to soothe your nervous system and alleviate pain.

Medicine for the times

If your body has been exposed to ongoing stress—demanding jobs, difficult relationships, or overwhelming life events—rest may not come naturally anymore. Over time, repeated activation of the fight-or-flight response can leave your nervous system chronically dysregulated. In this state, pain may feel amplified, or you may feel completely disconnected from your body. You may have difficulty sleeping and digestive issues may be so persistent, they start to feel like your new normal. These aren’t just symptoms, they’re signals. Your system is stuck in protection mode. But here's the good news: you don’t have to stay there.

You may remember a time when you felt like yourself—calm, clear, energized, and connected. That state is still possible. It’s not about forcing relaxation. It’s about giving your body and nervous system the safety they need to recalibrate.

Let’s change your baseline together.

Providing holistic care for

Nervous System Regulation

Nurturing balance and resiliency for those experiencing:

  • Chronic illness

  • Chronic pain

  • Burnout and overwhelm

  • Stress and anxiety

Chronic Pain & Injury Care

Personalized treatment to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support recovery from:

  • Neck, back, shoulder and other work-related pain from desk or computer work

  • Overuse injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis

  • Sports injuries

Post-Surgical Recovery & Scar Therapy

Gentle treatment to improve scar mobility and cosmetic appearance, reduce adhesions, and support healing after:

  • Laparoscopic surgery; endometriosis, cysts

  • Cesarean birth (C-section)

  • Orthopedic surgery

What we treat
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Portrait of acupuncturist Kecia Fox sitting and leaning against treatment table

Hi! I’m Kecia Fox, LAc

Portland Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner

When your body doesn't feel like itself, it can be exhausting to navigate the uncertainty alone. Whether you've been searching for answers, managing a chronic condition, or simply know something isn't quite right, you deserve to feel heard and supported. My role as your Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner is to listen deeply, understand the whole picture, and partner with you on your path toward feeling more at home in your body. Together, we'll create a plan that supports your health today while building a foundation for long term well-being.

About Kecia

How Chinese Medicine Can Help

  • Feet with two acupuncture needles in them

    Acupuncture

    Acupuncture has been proven to: reduce inflammation, increase circulation, regulate serotonin, decrease heart rate, lower cortisol, reduce anxiety and panic attacks and so much more! Acupuncture has been used in East Asia for thousands of years and is recommended by the CDC and WHO.

  • Patient with multiple glass cups suctioned to their back and practitioner using fire to add another cup

    Fire Cupping + Gua Sha

    Commonly seen on athletes, fire cupping and gua sha loosens adhesions and restrictions in the tissue, increases blood flow to areas of tension or pain and stimulates the immune system to repair injury.

  • Table with an array of Chinese herbs including ginger and turmeric

    Herbal Medicine

    Complex and targeted herbal formulas are used to address hormonal imbalances, provide opioid-free pain relief, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, address underlying deficiencies and calm the nervous system without side effects.

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Testimonials

  • “I started seeing Kecia 8 months ago to explore other options to remedy years of digestive issues, anxiety, muscle pain, back/neck pain, headaches, and daily fatigue. I had tried everything from elimination diets to prescription medications with little to no improvement. She helped me to understand the interconnections of everything that I was experiencing within my body and ultimately that my nervous system was in desperate need of a reboot. Within the first month, my digestive issues had almost completely vanished and I have experienced phenomenal improvements all other areas. Kecia's approach is from a place of incredible compassion, support, thoughtfulness, kindness, and deep rooted care. Her knowledge, wisdom, and expert techniques have changed my life! Highly recommended!

    HK, Portland OR

  • "I've had acupuncture and cupping before, but never at this quality. Kecia is so in tune with my needs, and so receptive to feedback, that it makes every appointment really enjoyable. She's really down to earth and easy to talk to also and incredibly knowledgeable. I've never felt like I couldn't ask her what she was doing, or request something from her if the pressure from cupping was too much or too little. She always walks me through what points she's going to be doing during treatment and why and makes sure I'm comfortable throughout my entire appointment. She has greatly helped me with my migraines and digestive issues through acupuncture and my shoulder issue from an old injury with cupping. I have recommended her to multiple friends and family members and will be bringing my daughter to her in the near future. I can't recommend her enough!"

    MC, Portland OR

  • "Well Forest Acupuncture, and specifically Kecia, provided my introduction into the healing world of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. I have only good things to say about my experience as a patient here. I originally booked a visit to address knee pain, but realized within minutes of talking with Kecia the many health benefits of acupuncture. My nerves and fears were gone after the first gentle needle and I've been returning for over a year. My knee pain is gone. There have been other areas that have needed attention that have improved with Kecia's thoughtful and intentional treatments. I always look forward to my acupuncture appointments and I am 100% sold on combining Western and Eastern medicine to treat my health concerns. If you are looking for a warm welcome into the world of acupuncture, Kecia will provide a listening ear, a genuine interest in your health and well-being, and a smart and gentle treatment plan".

    MB, Portland OR

  • "I sought out Kecia when I was really struggling during my first trimester of pregnancy. Between the nausea, digestive issues, water and food aversions, migraines and anxiety I was looking for solutions. Kecia helped with it all. Being pregnant I wanted to stay away from heavy medications and anything super invasive, and acupuncture became just that for me. She is now helping me with less severe pregnancy ailments, and helping my body function and do what it's supposed to do better. Along with physical support in helping me feel better, Kecia is just all around extremely kind and wonderful. I enjoy every session with her, and look forward to my future ones. I 10/10 would recommend her services!"

    KK, Portland OR

  • "I was having serious issues with my hip and a friend recommended I try acupuncture with Kecia at Well Forest. I have heard a lot about the treatments but wasn't sure how it was going to help. I went for a series of treatments and the results have been great. Months later I had some repeating pain in my shoulder so I figured I would give her a go for that too. More helpful sessions are working on that pain and has done some maintenance on the hip as well. Highly recommend her work. She really listens and is extremely informative which I certainly appreciate as I like to understand what all is going on."

    PD, Portland OR

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🌀Cosmetic Acupuncture🌀 This sweet client came to me wanting support for developing “11’s” and fine lines on the ridge of her nose. By placing super small needles into and around these lines, we stimulate the body’s natural