Family Care Acupuncture's Mission Statement:
At Family Care Acupuncture and Health Center, it's our mission to provide accessible, high quality, patient centered healthcare in a safe healing environment that is welcoming to all people.
About Natalie Mich
Clinic Founder & Acupuncturist
Natalie Mich MAcOM, LAc
About Me
Chinese Medicine is one of the great loves of my life. I truly cherish the opportunity to care for my patients and feel grateful every day to step into the clinic and do this meaningful work. While my training allows me to treat a wide range of medical conditions, I specialize in addressing pain, especially back and neck pain, peripheral neuropathy, shoulder and hip pain, headaches and migraines. I also love treating allergies, digestive health, and women’s health concerns.
My Journey
I grew up in a small country town in Wisconsin with my younger brother and sister. In 2004, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine with a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science. For six years, I worked as a Medical Technologist in hospital laboratories across Wisconsin, specializing in hematology and advanced blood transfusion services. I loved the work, but deep down, I felt a calling to connect with patients in a more hands-on, holistic way.
In 2010, I followed that calling and began studying at the top-ranked Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, OR. My time at OCOM taught me how to practice medicine that is holistic, compassionate, and rooted in education, safety, and effectiveness. It was a life-changing experience that shaped the way I approach patient care.
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Professional Affiliations
I am a member of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Alumni Association, OAA, NCBAHM, NADA Acudetox, and the Univeristy of Wisconsin Alumni Association.
Professional Writing Contributions
About Chu-Fong "Gordon" Huang, DAOM, LAC
Chu Fong ''Gordon'' Huang, D.A.O.M., LAc
About Me
Chinese Medicine is my passion, as I studied both in Beijing and here in California at Five Branches University. I specialize in treating pain conditions, and when treating patients, I focus on restoring the balance between people and nature, rather than just addressing symptoms. I love treating neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, knee pain, and headaches. Helping my patients improve their health has deepened my passion for Chinese medicine and gives me a tremendous sense of fulfillment.
My Journey
I was born and raised in Taiwan, where I studied pharmacy. During my time as a pharmacist, I worked in a hospital within the Western medical system but also had exposure to Chinese medicine, which sparked my curiosity to learn more. My most profound experience with Chinese medicine occurred when I sought treatment for a sports injury as a child. The effectiveness of the treatment left a lasting impression on me.
This experience eventually led me to Beijing, where I completed 8 years of medical training at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Dongzhimen Hospital—some of the top institutions for both Chinese and Western medicine in China. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Medicine and a Master's in Clinical Medicine, specializing in Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Tuina. After becoming a doctor in China, I helped many patients manage acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, allergies, fatigue, and more for about 5 years until 2019.
Later, I moved to the United States and obtained a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree. In 2021, I became a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, which covers acupuncture and Chinese herbology. I also became a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Oregon.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring the extensive hiking trails around Portland and Oregon's natural beauty, woodworking, and spending quality time with my family.
Professional Affiliations
I am a member of the Five Branches University Alumni Association, NCCAOM, and Young Acupuncturist Association of America.
About Scot Morley, Office Manager
Scot Morley
I have called the PDX area home for 30+ years now, and I have been working in the healthcare field for over 25 years. I really enjoy working at Family Care Acupuncture because of the holistic healing approaches used here, and because this office really cares about our patients.