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We are pleased to announce that you can now purchase gift cards online HERE .  You will be able to print the gift card once your transaction is complete and/or email it to the recipient right away!  You will receive an email copy of the gift card so it can be printed at a later time. Advertisement Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Like this: Like Be the first to like this post. Read Full Story

Blossom Clinic of Portland, Oregon Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Like this: Like Be the first to like this post. Read Full Story

Much of fertility is focused around women , however not all infertility is due to the womanʼs body.   Many procedures that women undergo can be costly and invasive , all the more reason to look at the male to make sure he is also healthy.  Being aware of male reproductive capacities is an important part of increasing your chance of conceiving.  There are some simple but effective actions that men can take to increase their chance of success.  Male fertility is measured by sperm number... Read Full Story

Contributed by Dr. Elise Schroeder, Blossom’s wonderful Naturopathic Physician B vitamins are essential nutrients that our bodies use for many processes from head to toe. B 12 in particular is vital in the production of  red blood cells, the function of the nervous system and DNA production.  B 12 and the other b vitamins are usually absorbed in the digestive tract, however in many cases absorption is hindered by digestive system problems.  For this reason B vitamins are often given as... Read Full Story

Dear Clients: We are pleased to announce that you can now schedule online for most services at Blossom (I- Liz Richards- will be set up soon so please email or call to schedule acupuncture for now)! Simply CLICK HERE to the user-friendly page and follow the prompts. Here is to a happy and healthy new year! -Liz Advertisement Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Like this: Like Be the first to like this post. Read Full Story

Indigenous to the Mediterranean countries and Asia, Chaste Tree Berry has been renown as both an aphrodisiac and an anaphodisiac.  It was known in the middle ages as Monk’s pepper because of its reputed ability to suppress sexual desire in celibate monks.  Now in the 20 th century it is being touted as the natural female “Viagra”. Chaste Tree Berry’s effects lie in its ability to stimulate and regulate anterior pituitary functions.  In particular it can normalize the amount of progesterone in... Read Full Story

Step into 2012 with a Personalized Nutrition Plan at Blossom Clinic.  Schedule your January  2012 appointments during the month of December and receive the following: Nutrition Consult with Dr. Elise or Rylen Feeney:  $96 for a 90 minute appointment and a personalized plan (40% discount).  In this session, your practitioner will look at your health history and discuss your goals with you.  If you are interested in beginning a cleanse regime, your practitioner will go over this with you to... Read Full Story

Contributed by Annie Meneakis, LCSW Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the season of winter holidays was truly described with the classic lovely words: joy, light, peace, beauty, and charity of heart, while the other common but not so lovely words: stress, hassle, and hurried were replaced with, “time of serene reflection, making room for joy, slowing down to take in the beauty, connecting with those we cherish?” There are small practices we can utilize in this season to bring the latter more to... Read Full Story

Step into 2012 with a Personalized Nutrition Plan at Blossom Clinic.  Schedule your January  2012 appointments during the month of December and receive the following: Nutrition Consult with Dr. Elise or Rylen Feeney:  $96 for a 90 minute appointment and a personalized plan (40% discount).  In this session, your practitioner will look at your health history and discuss your goals with you.  If you are interested in beginning a cleanse regime, your practitioner will go over this with you to... Read Full Story

We love it when our patient’s feel inspired to write to us and give us positive feedback.  Here are some comments our patients shared with us recently. For more reviews, click here . K.H. Portland, OR I had spoken with several friends that used acupuncture for fertility and thought I would give it a try.  Not remembering the name of the recommendation, I googled acupuncture and fertility and found Blossom Clinic.  I had my initial consultation with Liz and felt completely at ease... Read Full Story