About Dr. Sarah Allen

About Dr. Sarah Allen

Dr. Sarah Allen is a nationally licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, clinical nutritionist, massage therapist and clinical hypnotherapist. She holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Health from Pacific College of Health in addition to a Master of Oriental Medicine and a Master of Education and Professional Development.

My Story

Deciding to end my 15-year career as an English as a Second Language teacher in Wisconsin and around the world to become a natural health practitioner was a long, interesting journey. The idea first came to mind when I was 28-years old, battling Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Upon diagnosis, I was told I would never run again and that the disease could leave me permanently disabled. I was prescribed methotrexate, a type of chemotherapy medication, indefinitely. Rather than continuing down this toxic path, I chose a different route. After much research and experimentation, I was able to put my disease into permanent remission under the direction of the world-renowned Dr. Joseph Mercola using food as medicine.

Not only did I beat the disease, I became healthier than ever before and a better athlete. After two months of beginning my diet, my pain began to diminish. Within one year, I returned to training and won my first triathlon. In two years, all traces of the disease were gone and never returned.

Beating RA was one of the most empowering accomplishments of my life and inspired me to help others. My passion for natural health continued to grow. A decade later, I was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine while teaching in Brazil for treatment of a sports injury. I was amazed to discover that as well as alleviating my pain, acupuncture had a great effect on my entire body. I slept better, felt better, and had more energy. Even my immune system grew stronger. I found acupuncture so effective, I began recommending it to friends and colleagues, two who proclaim it changed their lives.

At this pivotal point, I decided to sacrifice my teaching career and pursue a Master of Oriental Medicine with certifications in acupuncture and herbology from Miami, Florida. My passion in this field led me to further my education and I later achieved a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Health from Pacific College of Health Science.

Throughout my career, I have dedicated my time to expanding my skills and education. I also hold certifications in clinical nutrition, massage therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and am currently enrolled in a functional medicine certification program. Combining my skills, education and experience, I have developed a unique multi-modality approach to address the physical, emotional and psychological needs of my patients. I work to help my patients uncover and treat the root of illness and ultimately obtain optimal health. Utilizing food as medicine continues to be my greatest passion and my personal belief in the foundation of health. Autoimmune conditions and musculoskeletal pain are my primary specialties, but I also treat a wide range of conditions.

It is my mission to inspire, educate, and empower and help others heal naturally as I have healed myself. I am honored to serve my patients and will forever learn and grow to be the best practitioner I can be.

Dr. Sarah Allen has a physical practice in Bend, Oregon and also consults with patients virtually.

Credentials & Education

Education

• Doctoral Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, specialization in Integrative Health, Pacific College of Health and Science
• Master of Science of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture
• Master of Education and Professional Development
• Bachelor of Natural Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Arts – Spanish, English, and English as a Second Language

Certifications

• Post-graduate certificate, Board-certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN)
• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with advanced coursework addressing autoimmune issues, chronic pain, anxiety and fears, and weight loss
• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with advanced coursework addressing autoimmune issues, chronic pain, anxiety and fears, and weight loss
• Functional Medicine certification program (in-training)
• Certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) specialist
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
• Sports Medicine Acupuncture certification
• Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture certification with advanced coursework addressing neurological facial conditions
• Intensive seminar in Neurological Scalp Acupuncture with Master Zhu
• Advanced coursework in Myofascial Release Therapy

Achievements

• U.S. Fulbright Recipient, Colombia, 2007-2008
• Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award, 2004
• Presenter at the Wisconsin TESOL Annual Conference, September, 2005
• Scholarship Recipient for Hmong language studies, Southeast Asian Studies Institute, UW-Madison,  2005
• Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award, 2004

Languages

• Fluent in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
• Beginning Hmong