Dr. Cailin O'Hara, DACM, LAc, Dipl OM

Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, ​Board Certified Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist
Emotional Health Specialist
Intuitive Healer
​ Certified Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncturist

Hello and welcome to Sun Tree!

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 guide you to your best health- mind, body and spirit. 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 appreciate most.

My own healing journey has included overcoming past trauma, nurturing my emotional health and defying limiting diagnoses (like endometriosis, 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)" by Cailin
Scroll down to read Cailin's story from sickness to thriving

Would you like to see if Dr. O'Hara can help you?

Get started by scheduling your free, in-office initial consultation. Once you’ve talked with her, if she truly feels confident she can help you, you’ll have the opportunity to move forward and work with her on your healing journey.

​If you’re ready to explore your possibilities for healing, request your consultation now.

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 for her, and it was on this healing quest that 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 for 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 program, she experience 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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