Treatment of Chronic Illness in NW Portland Oregon
Chronic illness often leaves people frustrated and at wits’ end. Even the the best of conventional treatments may not address the suffering of these conditions. The symptoms of persons with chronic illnesses may cause them to feel tired, irritable and unwell. Though they may know that lifestyle changes may help them, they feel stuck and unable to make those changes.
Through combining my knowledge of naturopathic, Chinese, and mind-body medicine, I support people in their path to health. Energetic medicines such as acupuncture and homeopathy often aid people in removing the blocks impeding better self-care choices. Counseling and lifestyle changes help to address the multi-faceted dimensions of illnesses.
Many chronic illnesses and symptoms, such as chronic fatigue and migraines are multifactorial and require addressing those contributing factors at different levels including diagnostic testing, energetic treatments, nutritional interventions and emotional balancing.
I collaborate with primary care physicians, physicians of various specialties, and practitioners of other healing modalities to provide comprehensive care that addresses the needs of the patient as a whole person.
In my practice of combining naturopathic, Chinese, and mind-body medicine, I have seen patients with the following conditions respond favorably:
Mental/Emotional
- PTSD
- Grief, anger, stuck emotions
- Depression and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Foggy headedness and inability to concentrate
- ADD and ADHD
Neurological
- Headaches, migraines, tension headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Post-polio syndrome
- Tremors
- Conversion disorder
- Multiple sclerosis
- Epilepsy
Urinary
- Chronic urinary tract infections
- Chronic kidney infections
- Eating/weight disorders
- Anorexia and body image issues
- Obesity
Endocrine
- Hypothyroid
- Adrenal exhaustion
- Type 2 Diabetes
(See Women’s Health) - Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Musculoskeletal
- Injuries and pain including motor vehicle accidents
- Sprains/Strains
- Arthritis
- Frozen shoulder
- Tendonitis
- TMJ
General/ Other/ ImmuneAnemia
- Chronic fatigue, including Epstein-Barr Virus
- Fibromyalgia
- Lupus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Night sweats, hot flashes
- Seasonal allergies, hayfever
Digestive
- IBS / SIBO
- Crohn’s disease
- Food allergies
- Gas and Bloating
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Nausea
Cancer
- Mental/emotional aspects
- Nutritional support
- Side effects of chemo and radiation
- Pain relief
Women’s health
- PMS, Menopausal symptoms, Dysmenorrhea
- Chronic vaginal yeast infections
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
- Uterine fibroids
- PCOS
Pre- and Post-surgery
- Promoting healing and pain reduction
- Pregnancy
- Labor induction with acupuncture (incorporating healthy childbirth imagery)
- Post-partum depression and anxiety
- Nausea
- Anemia
Chest/Respiratory
- Chronic ear infections
- Chronic URI’s
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Sinusitis/Sinus infections
- Asthma
When we first came to see Dr. Rubiales, my daughter Liz really felt there was little hope to feel better and nothing she could do to control her life and headaches. Jump ahead to the present and with no small thanks to Dr. Rubiales, she lives much more pain free, she is empowered to control her reaction to pain, and she is much more positive! Thank you does seem inadequate! We are thankful for Dr. Rubiales being such a blessing and role model in our lives.
Cindy V.
If you are seeking a Medical Professional that is caring and truly desires to find the answers for what ails you, you will find that with Dr. Rubiales. She is a true healer and I’m grateful that she followed her path as a medicine woman. We need more doctors like her in this world.
Jillian D.