Jaime Ralston-Wilson, DAOM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, LAc
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, National Board Certification in Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist
Dr. Ralston-Wilson is a 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. She decided to pursue a career in acupuncture and Chinese medicine after a cancer diagnosis in her teens. It was a moment that opened her eyes to the world of complementary and true integrative care.
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 at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). She enjoys working with patients of all ages with a wide variety of conditions and symptoms, however brings a unique skillset in the area of oncology working with cancer patients throughout all stages of diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and prevention. She 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. 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.
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.
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 8 years providing acupuncture and related therapies to children from birth to young adult in all departments of the hospital. 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, 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. Easy street parking is available in front of the residence. After a short walk on a gravel path, patients enter the back garden through a side gate. The studio is surrounded by a tranquil garden and our developing urban homestead. There are native plants, vegetable beds, a wildflower garden, four ducks, and occasionally our dog. The studio is filled with natural light, calm colors, 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. Occasionally essential oils diffuse in the space and birdsongs waft into the room. 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.
