Jaime Ralston-Wilson, DAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, LAc
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, National Board Certification in Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist
Hi. I’m Jaime.
I'm a NCCAOM board certified licensed acupuncturist and a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. I've been in practice now for over 15 years. I decided to pursue a career in acupuncture and Chinese medicine after a cancer diagnosis in my teens. It was a moment that opened my eyes to the world of complementary and true integrative care.
In 2021, I relocated to Oregon and decided to return to private practice. I began teaching at Oregon College for Oriental Medicine (OCOM) and shortly after, accepted a position as Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies. It has been an honor to serve in this role and support students through the pursuit of doctoral level education and clinical study. In the Fall of 2024, I will be returning fully to private practice and look forward to welcoming both adult and pediatric patients back to the studio. I enjoy working with patients with a wide variety of conditions and symptoms, however find my areas expertise to be in the area of oncology as I work with cancer patients through all stages of diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and prevention. I also bring a unique knowledge and experience to pediatric care as I enjoy working with children with acute and chronic conditions, as well supporting goals of general wellness and optimal health maintenance. I also bring a unique perspective in working with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions through my education and background as a ballet dancer and yoga instructor.
I look forward to partnering with you to achieve your wellness goals. Appointments can be scheduled by phone at (773)987-4474. I am always happy to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss any preliminary questions you might have.
I received a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) in 2009 from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (Chicago, IL) and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) in 2013 from Bastyr University (Kenmore, WA) with a focus in integrative oncology, pain management, and research. Shortly after graduating, I began working at Seattle Children's Hospital where I had the opportunity to contribute to the development one of the first full-time inpatient acupuncture programs in a US pediatric hospital. I spent the next 8 years providing acupuncture and related therapies to children from birth to young adult in all departments of the hospital. I also provided outpatient acupuncture to children with complex and chronic pain conditions in the Pain Medicine Clinic. It was during this time that I developed an unique skill set as a pediatric acupuncturist through the teachings of Alex Tiberi, Soma Glick, Brenda Loew, Julian Scott, and Stephen Birch, and gained invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge of integrative care working closely with physicians and medical care teams.
research
Snow, A, Ralston-Wilson, J, Milley, R. Acupuncture in Pediatrics: A Scoping Review. J Integr Complement Med. 2024, (under review).
the studio
The treatment space is located in a private detached studio. The space is located down a short gravel path surrounded by a tranquil garden and our developing urban homestead. The studio is filled with natural light, calm colors, several plants, mosaic art and gemstones. The treatment table has a far-infrared amethyst crystal Biomat which is often left on for added warmth and additional healing benefits, however may also be left off if preferred by patients. The doors and windows are periodically opened to the fresh air when the weather allows, otherwise a medical-grade air filter is run during busy treatment days. My intention is to create a welcoming, healing and safe space for all.
