Receptive Medicine LLC

This clinic came highly recommended by my favorite aesthetician. When you call to make your first appointment at Receptive Medicine, you get a free, 10-​minute consultation. When I first called Dr. Rachel Meredith, she listened to my list of health concerns. And I was so happy to hear her response to my complaint about chronic fatigue: «Fatigue? Oh, Im not worried about that, I can fix that!» No doctor had ever had an answer for me before. She also gave me some great advice over the phone for how to ease the acute ear pain/​inflammation I was experiencing until I could get in to see her.
Dr. Meredith has a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a Masters in Oriental Medicine, and a degree in Honours Psychology. When you visit her, you get it all: 1. Naturopathic/​Chinese medicine life coaching that teaches you how to live in the most healthy, natural way. 2. Acupuncture (every visit) that gets to the source of your physical and emotional aches and pains (I can physically feel the energy shifting, which is a new, exciting acupuncture experience for me). 3. Deep listening and compassionate counseling that is healing for your mental well-​being. 4. High-​quality vitamins, supplements, and Chinese herbs.
The name Receptive Medicine is truly appropriate. Ive been to many other doctors who didnt listen to any of my concerns, and acupuncturists who just did the same points every time, with mixed results. Dr. Meredith changes the points based on my ongoing needs, and Ive had both instant and steady results.
She has addressed every one of my concerns, even some Ive had for a very long time. For example, Ive had a lump in my breast for over 10 years, and after many tests in a Western clinic and no real clear answer, I now know its a clogged lymph node. I know more about the purpose of the lymphatic system, and how to stimulate and detoxify the lymphatic system, which makes me feel like I can actually do something to take care of myself. Its very empowering.
This is the best care Ive ever received. Im really bummed to leave Portland and go back to my home in Alaska, but lucky for me she will continue to do phone consults, and send me the supplements I have come to know and love. I will come back and see her every time I visit Portland.