Through gentle listening, observation and analysis, Heather is committed to building a partnership with you by compiling a thorough understanding of your physical and emotional needs. Chinese medicine focuses on the universal foundations of good health such as breathing, nutrition, sleep, pain management and cleansing of the body and mind, all of which are necessary no matter what the disease process is. Umpqua Acupunctures cooperative approach to health care places a great emphasis on improved self care by patients so they heal and maintain the benefits of this partnership.