About
Brandon Benjamin, MAcOM, LAc, LMT
Brandon (he/him) is a licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist, and herbalist providing holistic health care in Portland, Oregon. His intention is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space to support natural health and well-being with gentle acupuncture, bodywork, herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance. Everybody is welcome to receive care, especially LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals.
An acupuncture treatment involves a combination of acupuncture and bodywork, including shiatsu, moxibustion, cupping or gua sha. As a massage therapist for over ten years, his bodywork experience includes shiatsu, deep tissue massage, myofascial techniques, assisted stretching, and reiki. Herbal medicine is available to help relieve acute symptoms or manage long term conditions.
Acupuncture and East Asian medicine can help relieve symptoms and address underlying causes of a wide variety of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, headaches, migraines, digestive issues, seasonal allergies, insomnia, stress, mental/emotional imbalance, anxiety and depression.
Brandon is a Licensed Acupuncturist by the Oregon Medical Board and nationally certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by NCCAOM. He received his Master in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He also graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts and has been an Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist since 2010.
In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, finding mushrooms, fermenting, sprouting, making herbal medicine, drinking tea, reading, doing yoga, meditating, and playing the piano.
You are welcome to contact Brandon if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
- Oregon Medical Board Licensed Acupuncturist - AC203200
- Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist - LMT17812
- Diplomate of Oriental Medicine - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Professional Member of Oregon Association of Acupuncturists & American Society of Acupuncturists
- Professional Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
An acupuncture treatment involves a combination of acupuncture and bodywork, including shiatsu, moxibustion, cupping or gua sha. As a massage therapist for over ten years, his bodywork experience includes shiatsu, deep tissue massage, myofascial techniques, assisted stretching, and reiki. Herbal medicine is available to help relieve acute symptoms or manage long term conditions.
Acupuncture and East Asian medicine can help relieve symptoms and address underlying causes of a wide variety of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, headaches, migraines, digestive issues, seasonal allergies, insomnia, stress, mental/emotional imbalance, anxiety and depression.
Brandon is a Licensed Acupuncturist by the Oregon Medical Board and nationally certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by NCCAOM. He received his Master in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He also graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts and has been an Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist since 2010.
In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, finding mushrooms, fermenting, sprouting, making herbal medicine, drinking tea, reading, doing yoga, meditating, and playing the piano.
You are welcome to contact Brandon if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
- Oregon Medical Board Licensed Acupuncturist - AC203200
- Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist - LMT17812
- Diplomate of Oriental Medicine - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Professional Member of Oregon Association of Acupuncturists & American Society of Acupuncturists
- Professional Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Education
Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine - 2020
Herbalist Training Program, The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine - 2015
Massage Therapy Program, East West College of the Healing Arts - 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies, The Evergreen State College - 2005
Herbalist Training Program, The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine - 2015
Massage Therapy Program, East West College of the Healing Arts - 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies, The Evergreen State College - 2005
Continuing Education
Teishin for Pain Management - 2019
Advanced Shiatsu - 2018-2019
Facial Cupping Therapy - 2018
Shiatsu - 2017-2018
Tuina - 2017-2018
Cupping & Gua Sha Therapy - 2017
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for Whiplash - 2016
Zen Shiatsu - 2015
Five Element Shiatsu - 2014
Aromatherapy Foundations - 2014
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for Headaches - 2014
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Spine, Ribs & Low Back - 2013 & 2014
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Leg, Knee & Foot - 2012
Breathwork for Self Care & Client Support - 2012
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Arm, Wrist & Shoulder - 2012
Hot Stone Massage - 2012
Reiki, Level I & II - 2011
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Head, Neck & Jaw - 2011 & 2014
Myofascial Mastery - 2011
Thai Massage for the Table - 2011
Introduction to Event/Chair Massage - 2010
Myofascial Techniques - 2010
Spa Therapies - 2010
Advanced Shiatsu - 2018-2019
Facial Cupping Therapy - 2018
Shiatsu - 2017-2018
Tuina - 2017-2018
Cupping & Gua Sha Therapy - 2017
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for Whiplash - 2016
Zen Shiatsu - 2015
Five Element Shiatsu - 2014
Aromatherapy Foundations - 2014
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for Headaches - 2014
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Spine, Ribs & Low Back - 2013 & 2014
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Leg, Knee & Foot - 2012
Breathwork for Self Care & Client Support - 2012
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Arm, Wrist & Shoulder - 2012
Hot Stone Massage - 2012
Reiki, Level I & II - 2011
Advanced Myofascial Techniques for the Head, Neck & Jaw - 2011 & 2014
Myofascial Mastery - 2011
Thai Massage for the Table - 2011
Introduction to Event/Chair Massage - 2010
Myofascial Techniques - 2010
Spa Therapies - 2010