Dr. Cailin O'Hara, DACM, LAc, Dipl OM

Board Certified Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture + Chinese Herbal Medicine
​Intuitive, Coach/Mentor, Speaker

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Hello and welcome!

I'm so glad you're here! If you've landed on this page, that means you're searching for help and answers. 
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​I founded this holistic practice to help you set yourself free from emotional pain, low self-esteem and chronic stress- all from a holistic, mind-body approach. It's my greatest passion, and definitely my calling, as you'll discover when we work together.

I know all too well the up and down journey of healing. I also know the way off of that roller coaster and onto a path of true wellness and the joy of thriving in your life.
 
I specialize in what I deeply understand, through both personal and professional experience. I also bring a unique perspective and my intuitive insight (my superpower) to medicine, which my patients seem to benefit from the most.

My own healing journey has included overcoming past trauma, nurturing my emotional health and defying limiting diagnoses (like IBS, chronic pain/fatigue and hypothyroidism, to name a few) to live a life without "symptoms," medication and pain. I've learned how to set myself free and live a life I love, which I now have the privilege of helping my patients to achieve as well.

I deeply believe in your ability to heal and so look forward to working with you. 

Read The Truth about Why I'm Here (for you)
Scroll down to read Cailin's story from sickness to thriving

Would you like to learn how Dr. Cailin can help you?


Get started by scheduling your initial assessment and intake. During this appointment, Dr. Cailin will learn your history, present struggles, and goals for healing and transformation. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the process we offer, and schedule treatment sessions according to what you need.

the Story of True Healing

Dr. Cailin O’Hara, DACM, LAc, Dipl OM, is a nationally board certified doctor of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbology.  She received her Masters of Chinese medicine and Acupuncture (MAcOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She's a lifelong student, and her extensive studies have also included psychology, spirituality, meditation/mindfulness, advanced treatment of pain and mood disorders, Acutonics Integrative Medicine, Shiatsu, Japanese Meridian Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Reiki and tai chi. ​

Cailin grew up in a family of nurses and was always interested in medicine, particularly veterinary medicine. Life took her in another direction and she pursued music and opera until her early 20s. Ready for a change, she left the East coast, moved to Portland, Oregon, and spent the next 6 years working in veterinary emergency and a general veterinary practice. She thrived in the fast-paced medical environment, particularly in connecting with grieving and overwhelmed pet owners. Realizing veterinary medicine wasn’t her path, she began working toward her master’s in counseling. However, she was soon forced to withdraw and focus on her own healing.

By her mid 20s, Cailin's health (physical, mental + emotional) took a downturn. Despite endless tests, medications and supplements, she wasn’t improving. She refused to believe this was her fate, and dove into healing herself on every level- mind, body and spirit. It was a true awakening, and during this healing quest she decided to try acupuncture. After a few sessions, it was clear she had found a crucial missing piece she was searching for, not just for her own healing, but in her calling to help others.

Within a year, she was enrolled in medical school to study Chinese medicine and Acupuncture. During this 4-year intensive degree program, she experienced profound shifts in her well-being, including working through past trauma, and came out triumphantly on the other side, empowered and inspired to share her gifts, medicine and insights with others. She later received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine. 

Aside from running her practice, Cailin loves reading, hanging out with her dog, working out, writing, hiking in the local mountains, and when she’s feeling inspired, picking up her guitar and crafting a new song or two. 
"The healing is the discovery of self. ​
It is the homecoming, the restoring of all lost parts.
​~Dianne M. Connelly
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