About Dr. Whitney Green Bautista
Whitney specializes in musculoskeletal pain, injury recovery, and women’s health including fertility support, pregnancy care, postpartum care, menstrual pain, and menopause. Dr. Whitney is passionate about helping you reach your best health through Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Whitney is a Licensed Acupuncturist and is Nationally Board Certified by the NCCAOM as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine to practice acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Whitney earned her Master Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in 2012 and her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Pacific College of Health Sciences (formerly Pacific College of Oriental Medicine) in 2020. Her most recent studies focused on evidence-informed practice, integrative diagnostics, research, and inter-professional communication.
Whitney has extensive training in sports injuries and pain management with her certificate in Whitfield Reaves Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program (2016). She is certified through National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) in the NADA protocol, an acupuncture protocol used for addiction, mental health, and emotional trauma. She is also certified to teach 1000 Hands Buddha Qigong through Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School.
Whitney enjoys combining Traditional Chinese Medicine Nutrition with Nutrition Science. She has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition Science from Oregon State University (OSU) with minors in Chemistry and Spanish. In addition, she studied and received extensive clinical training in both Advanced Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology through the prestigious Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China. This specialized hospital-based training gives her a unique perspective and knowledge base from skilled Chinese doctors with which she can help patients achieve their best health.
Whitney is a native Oregonian and she loves spending time with her husband and son in the beautiful green outdoors. She enjoys combining her knowledge of Nutrition Science and Chinese Medical Nutrition in the kitchen. She has studied abroad and spent significant time in Central and South America. This has helped her develop her Spanish language proficiency as well as a great appreciation for diverse cultures and backgrounds. Whitney values giving back to the community she grew up in. One of the ways Whitney helps others is through the Tigard Rotary Club.
About Dr. Alvin Bautista DC, MS
Dr. Bautista was born and raised in Manila, Phillippines. When he was twelve years old, he and his family moved to Beaverton, Oregon and has since called Oregon his home. He graduated from Beaverton High School in 2005 and pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon.
While studying at U of O, a class in Complementary and Alternative Medicine opened the door to the field of Chiropractic. His interest in the field’s focus on hands on adjustments and movement as a therapeutic approach to health care and wellness solidified his career direction. He chose to attend the Western States University in Portland, Oregon to study and be a chiropractic physician.
Growing up in an active home, he was always involved in sports. In high school he swam, paddled, and played football and rugby. This interest in sports grew to focus his education in sports medicine, neurology and functional movement. He graduated UWS with his chiropractic doctorate along with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science in 2014.
Dr. Bautista has attended numerous treatment-based continuing education courses and specializes on the efficacy of chiropractic in treating whiplash injuries, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, soft tissue therapies, temporomandibular (TMJ) joint dysfunction, musculoskeletal disorders and wellness care.
While he is not active at the clinic, Dr. Bautista likes to spend time with his lovely wife, Whitney, relatives and friends. Dr. Bautista is also involved in the local Filipino-American Friendship club.
His hobbies include: passionately cheering for the Oregon Ducks and Portland Trail Blazers, working out, exploring Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, travelling with his wife, paddling, rafting, playing the Ukulele, and taking care of his house plants.
Dr. Bautista’s primary focus is providing the best quality care in an ethical and affordable way while assisting his patients resume the activities they love. He works closely with acupuncturists, naturopaths, physical therapists, personal trainers in the area as well as other medical facilities to provide the best care for his patients.
About Nina Yonezawa
Nina Yonezawa, L.Ac. is a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist in the state of Oregon and holds board certification nationally (NCCAOM). She graduated from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM), and holds a dual B.A. in International Studies and Chinese language from the University of Oregon.
Nina first became fascinated by acupuncture and Chinese medicine as a high schooler, studying abroad in Beijing. She witnessed firsthand the effectiveness of integrated medicine, where acupuncture and Chinese medicine were being used alongside allopathic medicine in most hospitals in China. She hopes that these integrative practices continue to grow in our local community as well.
Nina enjoys treating patients of all different backgrounds and health histories. Her areas of special interest include women’s reproductive health, insomnia, digestive disorders, stress and anxiety, and pain management. She is particularly passionate about fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care.
As a practitioner, Nina tailors each treatment to the specific and unique needs of the individual and her goal is to help empower her patients to recognize and optimize their innate healing abilities. She strives to identify the root cause of her patient’s condition and works to address both the root cause and any associated symptoms while working with her patients.
When she’s not in the clinic, you can find her exploring the outdoors with her husband and daughter, trail running, cycling, backpacking, camping, or cooking for her friends and family.
About Laura Goff, LAc, MSOM, RYT-200
Laura is in her 15th year of practicing acupuncture. She’s a graduate of OCOM with an MSOM and an NCCAOM board certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbologist. She completed her undergraduate degree from Ivy League school, University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Fine Arts and Urban Studies with an Anthropology minor.
She has an adaptive approach to acupuncture. Her Sports Medicine Acupuncture training with Matt Callison and her super anatomy heavy yoga training with Julie Gudmestad have enriched her orthopedic assessment and pain treatment skills. It’s not all orthopedics though. Laura treats the whole person and is adept at working with emotional pain and myriad internal conditions including women’s and men’s health, digestive concerns, sleep, immune imbalances, neurological concerns and more.
She integrates various acupuncture styles depending on what works for the patient including foundational Traditional Chinese Medicine, gentle Japanese Meridian Therapy, spirit focused Five Element and all the amazing modalities that go with these: cupping, moxibustion, gua sha and Japanese bodywork (Zen Shiatsu and So Tai). One of the reasons Laura’s treatments feel so amazing is because she has a rich practice and training in various kinds of energy medicine including Qi Gong, Yoga and Andean spiritual medicine. She is also a big fan of essential oils and integrates Aroma Point Therapy (applying essential oils to acupoints) into most of her sessions.
Outside of the clinic, Laura teaches weekly Alignment Based Yoga classes for Paxson Yoga Center, offers One Thousand Hands Buddha Qi Gong and Self Care Tool classes and makes a product line of essential oil blends. She is a lifelong learner and teacher. Currently, she is studying Korean and Portugese with plans to visit these countries, and she plans to brush up on her Spanish and Quechuan when she visits her teacher, Puma Fredy Quispe Singona in Peru. She is training to certify to teach the Wang Family’s Turtle Longevity Qi Gong forms.
When not at the clinic or classroom, Laura is hanging out with her kids, husband, dog and friends, traveling, dancing, hiking, eating delicious food her husband makes, and skiing.
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Massage Therapists
There are many advantages to receiving a Massage! Some of the benefits of massage therapy include relief of pain, muscle tension, and stress reduction. For your convenience, our clinic has massage therapists on-site and we work collaboratively for a team approach.