Practitioners

Maria Portnaya L.Ac., EAMP, MAcOM

Over the years in clinical practice, Maria’s passion has become rooted in the process of healing. She explores with patients what is health and balance, and how together we can facilitate a change towards greater state of well-being. Maria feels grateful for the entry into patients’ health through the eastern classical route. Within this medical approach there is ancient wisdom that is relevant to our well-being today. Maria uses Acupuncture and Chinese medicine modalities to facilitate a resolution of ailments while providing education and knowledge for patients to maintain their own optimal health.

Maria received her Master’s education at Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (SIEAM), where during a period of three years, she studied Classical Chinese Medicine. Maria is trained in traditional Chinese acupuncture, Japanese acupuncture and Sotai, Chinese herbal medicine, Auricular therapy (ear acupuncture), scalp acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese medical massage), ZangFu Tuina, cupping and gua sha therapy, moxibustion therapy, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Qi Gong (exercise), and Chinese medical language.

Maria utilizes her training in treating a variety of health complaints. One of her greatest strengths is in palpation and listening to the body. Her passion is empowering patients to support their own wellness through embodied experience and education. She has extensive experience treating digestive complaints, women’s health, sports injuries, and allergies/dermatology cases.

Maria serves as an adjunct faculty at SIEAM and enjoys teaching clinical skills, working with students in the clinic treating patients and being part of the growing community of East Asian Medicine practitioners.

In her free time, she loves outdoors, nature and cooking! You can find her walking outside in-between patient care or shopping for produce with local venders at the Market. On her days off, she is hiking, kayaking, skiing, or playing tennis.

Credentials and Certifications:

  • Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM)
  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.,) and East Asian Medicine practitioner (EAMP) in Washington State
  • Board Certified Chinese Herbalist with a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • National Association for Detox Acupuncture (NADA) certification
  • Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal certification

Colette Marien L.Ac., EAMP, MAcEAM 

Coco’s passion for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine is centered around its incredible ability to promote healing and transformation in all bodies. Acupuncture is part of an ancient medical system which views the body as a unified whole, encouraging health by balancing and regulating the yin (fluids) and yang (movement) through all systems. Coco utilizes acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other therapeutic approaches to support individuals on their path to inner connection and whole health. Coco has experience treating a wide range of conditions including digestive issues, fertility concerns, menstrual disorders, pain management, sports injuries, psycho-emotional imbalances, and sleep disorders.

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Coco obtained her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (SIEAM). Her comprehensive training involved three years of intensive study and clinical practice in various styles of acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tuina (Chinese medical massage), cupping and gua sha therapy, Qi Gong, and biomedicine. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree at SIEAM.

When Coco isn’t working with patients or otherwise geeking out on acupuncture theory, you can find her snuggling with her cat, doing crafts (jewelry, pottery, crocheting – you name it!), exploring new restaurants with her husband, diving into a great fiction book, and of course, catching up on the latest TV.

Credentials and Certifications: 

  • Master’s degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine (MAcEAM), Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine
  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.,) and East Asian Medicine practitioner (EAMP) in Washington State
  • Board Certified Chinese Herbalist with a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • Doctoral Candidate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM, expected 2024), Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine
  • Bachelor of Art & Sciences in Sociology, Colorado College