Simon Sharkey, Lac., MAcOM is a nationally board certified and licensed acupuncturist in the state of Oregon. Simon’s interest in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine stems from a passion to understand and nurture the body’s innate ability to find balance and heal.
Simon’s curiosity in traditional medicine peaked at a young age; his mother told stories of how acupuncture and herbal medicine helped her overcome infertility, ultimately resulting in two sets of twins—his older sisters, then him and his brother almost 3 years later. He grew up with a strong connection to the natural world, and herbal medicines were a staple at home.
Simon studied various modalities of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, gua sha, shiatsu massage, manual cupping therapy, as well as nutrition and lifestyle structure while earning his master’s in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine at OCOM. Graduating in 2017, he went on to open a private practice in Portland, Oregon, running that until moving to Ashland, Oregon in 2020.
Since graduating, Simon has had success as an acupuncturist treating cases from sports/lifetstyle injuries, stress, anxiety, PTSD, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches/migraines, menstrual disorders, symptoms of chronic disease, issues with fertility in both men and women, skin diseases, to side effects of prescription drugs and medical procedures.
Mandy Woeltje, L.Ac., DAcCHM is a nationally board certified and licensed acupuncturist in the state of Oregon. Mandy received her Master’s in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR, and her Doctorate from Pacific College of Health & Sciences in San Diego, CA. During the last year of her masters program, Mandy specialized in oncology and completed a six month clinical internship at the Providence Bradley J. Stuvland Integrative Medicine Clinic in Portland, OR. Upon graduation, Mandy moved to Ashland, published her first medical research paper in the Journal of Global Health Reports, and volunteered in Nepal with Acupuncture Relief Project.
Mandy has a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a double minor in Global Health and Epidemiology from Portland State University. Upon graduation, Mandy worked as a medical assistant for a naturopathic physician & acupuncturist in Portland, and cared for a diverse patient population, many of whom suffered from chronic illness. It was this experience that left an indelible mark and influenced her decision to become an acupuncturist.
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Mandy has also lived in Hanoi, Vietnam. She spent that time teaching English and science to grade school children at both international and public schools. After one year of teaching, Mandy traveled throughout Southeast Asia before returning home to Oregon.
Mandy is interested in community health, chronic disease management, pain disorders, sports medicine, women’s health, fertility, oncology, digestive disorders, and autoimmune disorders. Additionally, Mandy is passionate about mental health, especially in teens and young adults. Furthermore, Mandy is competent in various modalities of Chinese medicine, including cupping therapy, gua sha, moxibustion, Japanese acupuncture, shiatsu, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching.
