Why I do what I do
Brodie Welch, L.Ac.
Health isn’t just about the “absence of disease or illness,” although that’s certainly nice.
True health is about being present for your life, expressing yourself authentically, and giving your unique gifts to the world.
It’s tough to do that if you’re in pain — or running on empty.
I want to help you be present for your life without pain and stress getting in the way.
Why work with me, in particular?
As a Licensed Acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist, I’m compassionate, strategic, and results-oriented with over two decades experience. My hands are smart, having worked with thousands of people.
I’ll teach you the stretches, exercises, breathing, lifestyle and diet changes you may need to accelerate your healing process so you can feel better fast.
A lifelong learner, I still geek out over the latest research, and spend arguably too much time continuing my education and evolving how I treat.
I will help you understand the connections between your symptoms and your life, between your mind and body, so that you can take better care of yourself.
I know how hard it is to live with chronic stress, chronic pain, hormone imbalance, anxiety, depression, weight gain, digestive issues, insomnia, skin issues, autoimmune disease, menopausal symptoms, and “mystery conditions” that Western Medicine failed to diagnose.
I’ve also been a lifelong athlete with plenty of experience working through injuries.
My own struggles have provided me with a solid base to empathize with what you might be going through, and helping people feel better is one of my life’s greatest joys.
Since 2003, I’ve worked with thousands of people, been interviewed as an expert for TV, radio, and hundreds of podcasts and online summits on the topics of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, qi gong, stress and anxiety, hormone balance, better sleep, emotional eating, aging optimally, habit change, and the body-mind connection.
Because empowering people to take care of themselves is preventative medicine, I’ve facilitated Chinese Medicine classes, workshops, coaching groups, and retreats for both lay people and other health professionals, here in Oregon as well as in other states and internationally.
I’ve created and hosted a top-rated podcast, A Healthy Curiosity: on being well in a busy world, conversing with leading experts over 240 free episodes to share what works.
But perhaps most importantly, I see what’s possible for people even when they can’t see it for themselves. I can hold this vision for you and help you walk the path to get there.
As a paradigm-blender keenly interested in the
Fundamental Interconnectedness of All Things,
I’ve studied deeply, as well as broadly, in the following areas:
As a paradigm-blender keenly interested in the Fundamental Interconnectedness of All Things, I’ve studied deeply, as well as broadly, in the following areas:
- Classical Chinese Medicine and Traditional Chinese herbal Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Acupuncture
- Bodywork, massage therapy, cupping, gua sha, myofascial release
- Energetics of food and Integrative Nutrition
- Meditation, Qi gong, and Yoga
- Neuroplasticity and habit change science
- Health Coaching
- Functional Medicine principles
- Basics of Ayurveda
- The practice of self-compassion
- Daoist and Buddhist philosophy
I do my best work with people who are willing to be partners in their healing, and understand that it’s a process.
Acupuncture works by helping the body heal itself.
While acupuncture can get astounding results, it’s not magic. Like physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, or even a course of antibiotics, one or two “doses” is unlikely to undo something that’s been going on for awhile, though it may well provide some temporary relief. Treatments build on one another, as your body releases natural feel-good and anti-inflammatory chemistry that helps you heal. A typical course of treatment is often 6-12 visits close together to get you to a new baseline. (Of course, every case is different.)
My schedule fills up months in advance, so to ensure you get the follow-through you may need, we schedule your first handful of visits when you make your first appointment. If you don’t need them all, great — we only need one business day’s notice to cancel, but we can’t create time in an already-fully-booked schedule.
Ready to get started?
For pain treatments, I recommend starting with two appointments a week for three weeks, then re-evaluating to determine whether to keep our momentum going at this rate for another few weeks, or whether we can stretch out the time between visits.
For internal medicine, where herbal medicine, lifestyle/ diet changes will likely be part of the plan of care, generally once a week for 4 weeks, then every 2 weeks for another 2.
My fantastic office manager, Shannon, will help get you on the books when you call 541-757-4868 to schedule.
Wondering what a course of treatment would be like?
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Listen to my free podcast, A Healthy Curiosity, on being well in a busy world.