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Balance
Health and Injury Clinic
More than an organization, Balance is a collection of hearts and minds, each
with their own unique perspective on the human body, and each with a passion to
heal. Our goal is to help where we can in a safe, nurturing environment. We also
pride ourselves on keeping our patients' best interests at heart, going to great
lengths in working with mainstream medical providers.
Established as a concept in January 2006, Eric and Daniel combined the
oriental arts of acupuncture and herbal medicine with chiropractic care. The
resulting effect was immediately felt by our patients and we quickly outgrew the
600 square foot, three-room office.
By the summer the office was becoming overcrowded and we gladly expanded
another 1,000 feet. Once complete we boasted six private treatment rooms and a spacious lobby
and reception area. Finally flush with space we started the search for a massage
therapist to balance out our practice. By chance we were introduced to
Amber, and she has been with us ever since.
Since then we have grown to include several other practitioners, all of whom
have the same philosophy, heart and compassion that our patient population
appreciates so much. We welcome you all to our clinic, and a new healthcare
experience.
Our mission: To serve our patient population with highly skilled,
compassionate practitioners in a multidisciplined healthcare environment, with
an emphasis on natural medicine, but an open understanding of mainstream
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Eric Strand, LAc, MAcOM, Clinic Director
Eric is a 2001 graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and an
eight-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Although his medicine
allows him to benefit people with all disease patterns, his main focus is on
women’s health, pediatric medicine and musculoskeletal disorders including
sports and motor vehicle related injuries.
Eric speaks, reads and writes Korean. This has been useful to him in his
practice, and when purchasing herbs that most outsiders cannot buy. His unique
experiences prior to becoming a practitioner allow him to communicate easily
with people from all walks of life and culture. He personally believes that
regardless of the form of medicine you seek for healing, the ultimate commitment
comes from within; you must have the desire to heal, otherwise no medicine can
improve the quality of your life.
Eric is also a published poet and author, and enjoys the arts with his wife of
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Daniel DesJardins, DC Daniel is a graduate of Western States Chiropractic College and
has been serving the Gresham/Troutdale community since 2001. Daniel's
strengths include his ability to perform gentle yet effective manipulation
coupled with a desire to educate patients regarding all aspects of their care.
Outside of the clinic Daniel is an avid pilot and holds a strong commitment to the
Boy Scouts of America. He has a long history of music, growing up with the piano
and in later years the trumpet. Prior to becoming a health practitioner, Daniel
worked as a software engineer, a skill which has been put to use for our
clinic's practice management software. |
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Amber Buxton, LMT Amber Buxton is a
2004 graduate of East West School of Massage and a member of the American
Massage Therapy Association. After working on her own for two years, she joined
the Balance group in 2006. Amber's treatment style focuses on the neck and
shoulders with a combination of deep tissue and muscle re-education; however,
she also has extra training in spa, Swedish and relaxation massage.
When not working with her clients Amber enjoys boating, camping and dirt bike
riding with her family. | |
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Martin Kidwell, LAc, MSOM Martin
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from the University of
California and attended Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco,
where he received a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in 1997. He taught at
the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Minnesota and was
the Vice President of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association of
Minnesota. He is currently on the faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental
Medicine, where he is also pursuing a post-graduate doctorate in gynecology and
geriatrics. His areas of clinical interest include the treatment of menstrual
disorders, menopausal symptoms, stress/anxiety/depression, digestive disorders
and musculoskeletal complaints. |
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Paul Quiding, LMT Paul is a
graduate of Ashmead College, and is certified with the National Board of
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Licensed in Oregon, and Washington, his
primary focus is therapeutic, and deep tissue massage, but he is also well
versed in Swedish, and relaxation techniques. In his spare time Paul provides
outcall service to senior living facilities in Portland. Away from the clinic,
Paul’s interests include riding his motorcycle and traveling (when time permits)
with his wife of six years.
Paul’s passion in life is music. Although he cannot play, he loves to listen to
everything ranging from classical to hard rock, and everything in between.
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