Ivan Cheng, L.Ac., Diplomate Oriental Medicine.

Ivan graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He is nationally board certified by the NCCAOM for Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology) and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the States of Washington and Oregon. He is an active member of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance, the Southwest Washington Acupuncture Group, the Washington Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Association, the Oregon Acupuncture Association, as well as the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. Ivan has also completed training and has certificates in Acupuncture detoxification and Facial Renewal. He also holds a Baccalaureate of Arts Degree in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of Oregon.

Lorna Maughan, LMP

As a graduate with academic honors from Ashmead College, Lorna is licensed through the state of Washington. Her training includes Swedish Massage Techniques, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Focused Treatment work, Relaxation and Sports Massage. She was fortunate to have the opportunity to be selected to participate in the internship program for the Timbers Soccer Team, performing Sports Massage before and after the games. She is also certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETM), and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professional.

Dianne Velasquez, LMP

Dianne is also a Nationally Certified and state licensed massage practitioner.  Dianne specializes in sports and clinical massage.  She incorporates hot stone therapy into her massage techniques to help soften the muscle tissue so that a deeper massage can be performed without as much pain as from a traditional deep tissue massage.  Hot stones can also compliment a Swedish relaxation massage.  Dianne has been in practice for more than 5 years and has worked with the Camas High School wrestling team for the last 6 seasons.  One of her goals is to be able to work in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, BC.

Our Philosophy and Goals

Oriental Medicine is both a science and an art. The theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine that underlie Oriental Medicine comprise the science while the application of these theories to the dynamic entity, that is the constantly changing individual, is the art. Oriental Medicine works at various levels. One can treat purely at a symptomatic level, however, this does not address the root cause of the problem and so symptoms often return. One can also treat at the level of syndromes, which more closely addresses the root of the problem and so has longer lasting effects. But treatment at the level of the individual, however, is the most effective as it addresses constitutional as well as conditional manifestations, lifestyle factors, and dynamic personality types.

Meridian Therapeutics believes that health is a manifestation of balance, both within the body itself and between the body and the external environment. When the body is internally balanced it is in harmony with the external environment, and thus Qi (energy) flows smoothly throughout to nourish all organs and tissues. When the body is imbalanced or in a state of disharmony, there will be discomfort and illness. By adjusting and stimulating the flow of Qi through Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Massage, we stimulate the body's own natural healing ability to maintain health and protect against disease.

Meridian Therapeutics will strive to provide our patients with best professional healthcare as possible. We will treat all patients and the community with dignity, respect, and compassion as if each were a part of our family. We will keep each patient informed and involved during the entire healing process so that they may understand the interrelationship between our treatments and their health. And since all medical concerns have root causes and branch symptoms, we will work to alleviate the branch symptoms, but at the same time work to resolve the root causes so that your health is completely restored. Lastly, we will promote preventative medicine as well as regular enhancing treatments so that patients are able to maintain their health and wellbeing all year long.