Dr. Ralston-Wilson is an NCCAOM board certified licensed acupuncturist and a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine with over 15 years of experience working with patients of all ages. Her journey into acupuncture and Chinese medicine began after a cancer diagnosis in her teens. The experience opened her eyes to the potential of complementary and integrative care.

Dr. Ralston-Wilson 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, she began working at Seattle Children's Hospital where she had the opportunity to contribute to the development one of the first full-time inpatient acupuncture programs in a US pediatric hospital. Dr. Ralston-Wilson spent the next 8 years providing acupuncture and related therapies to children from birth to young adult in all departments of the hospital and contributed to several publications during that time. She also provided outpatient acupuncture to children with complex and chronic pain conditions in the Pain Medicine Clinic. It was during this time that she developed an unique skill set as a pediatric acupuncturist through the teachings of Alex Tiberi, Soma Glick, Brenda Loew, Julian Scott, Stephen Birch, and gained invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge of integrative care working closely with physicians and medical care teams in the hospital environment.

In 2021, she relocated to Oregon and decided to return to private practice where she began teaching at Oregon College for Oriental Medicine (OCOM). Shortly after, she accepted a position as Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies and had the honor to serve in this role and support students through the pursuit of doctoral level education and clinical study for the next two years. In the Fall of 2024, she returned to private practice and accepted a position as adjunct faculty and clinical supervisor at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ralston-Wilson specializes in compassionate, evidence-informed care for patients of all ages, focusing on pediatrics, pain management, integrative oncology, and women’s health. My Healing Homestead is an acupuncture practice where healing is nurtured like a thriving homestead - rooted in the wisdom and tradition of Eastern medicine, cultivated with delicate and personalized care, and designed to support the unique healing journey of each individual towards optimal wellness and lasting vitality. Dr. Ralston-Wilson enjoys working with patients of all ages and a wide variety of conditions and symptoms, however brings unique knowledge and experience in supporting cancer patients through all stages of diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and prevention and guiding families of pediatric patients with complex and chronic conditions. Additionally, she brings a unique perspective in working with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions through her education and background as a ballet dancer and yoga instructor. She enjoys supporting all individuals in their goals of wellness and optimal health maintenance.

Appointments can be scheduled by phone at (773)987-4474. We are always happy to offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss any preliminary questions you might have.