Real Results. In their own words.

​​The reviews are patients' own words, from their verified Google reviews. Individual results vary. The stories shared here are from real patients and reflect their personal experiences. We support an integrative approach and encourage you to continue working with your other healthcare providers.

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Diabetes & Metabolic Health

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"Over the last two-plus years Dr. James has helped me recover from a serious illness, brought me through depression, relieved my lower back aches, and kept my neuropathy from spreading. He has also guided me in bringing my blood sugars below diabetic levels. Dr. James is the epitome of a true healer, dedicated to his craft and his patients' wellbeing."

— Sandy P.

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"I'm only three months into a ten-month program and my blood sugar levels have normalized. My doctor has discontinued my diabetes medications. My heart condition is also improving, and my cardiologist has delayed surgery indefinitely. I feel much younger and more vibrant. James has changed my life."

— Michael M.

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"James knows what he's doing. He lowered my bad cholesterol from 390 to 231 in five months, and I'm not on any medications. He fixed a brain injury and sinus problem my son had, and improved all my husband's major organs and overall health. The care and wellbeing we have received has been unsurpassed."

— Vickie W.

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"Since I started working with James my health has improved tremendously. My quality of life has increased, I am able to bend and stretch and walk better, and my diabetes is in much better control. I am eternally grateful."

— Ginger W.​

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Chronic Pain & Musculoskeletal

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"In three months he did absolute wonders for me when I was facing a fourth back surgery on my lumbar spine. He enabled me to reduce many of the maintenance medications I had been on for 20 years with Western doctors."

— Shelley R.

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"From a back and hip pain level of ten to zero in a very short period of time is hard to believe, but very real. My physical therapist and my orthopedist are both impressed with my improvement."

— Chip E.

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"I had leg pain so bad I had to quit my job as a yoga teacher. James helped me without the prescription drugs my MD wanted to prescribe. Over the last two years he has helped me with numerous other issues."

— Jan L.

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"On a scale of one to ten, I was walking through life tolerating discomfort at an eight to nine. I am now walking around comfortably at a one to two. I am more active because my body no longer hurts like before."

— M.G.R.

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"James helped me with sciatic back pain I had been having for about two and a half years, and I felt much better."

— Christopher R.

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"Every time he gives me a treatment I feel my pain goes away instantly, and I appreciate his thoroughness. I really recommend him. He's the best."

— G.H.

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Neuropathy & Nerve Conditions

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"My bursitis in my hips and shoulders after just four sessions is close to 90% better, with no pain at night. My neuropathy has cleared and I no longer take medication every night for foot pain."

— Rick R.

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"I had all three major nerves in my right hand die and three in my left. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, and brain problems after a coma. He is helping me heal in all of these areas. I am so thankful for him and all he does."

— Dawn M.

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"When I came to see him I was in quite a bit of nerve pain. His holistic approach has helped me so much. I highly recommend making an appointment as soon as possible."

— Martha R.

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"My daughter and I met James at the Astoria farmer's market. I had nerve damage in my shoulder and he briefly told me what I could do at home to get the feeling back, and it worked. In the way he so genuinely cared for us, I felt like we were visiting a healer rather than a specialist."

— A. Green

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Autoimmune & Complex Conditions

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"James Carter is one of the most caring, compassionate individuals I know, and basically, for me, a miracle worker. When I started seeing him I had been in bed for months with fatigue, pain, and exhaustion. With so many autoimmune disorders, and with lupus and asthma, I had given up. After just a few sessions I was functioning as a viable person again, taking care of tasks I had not been able to do for so long. I have hope now, and energy, to live my life."

— Jackie E.

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"I was experiencing very low energy, stamina, and vitality after 30 shots of radiation. In addition to office treatment, James gave me a tea, and I had obvious positive change in under two weeks. I have shingles, considered incurable, but not according to James, and my symptoms have reduced greatly. I've been sick all my life and been through most treatments, most of which only treated symptoms. Go see James. He's the real deal."

— Terry M.

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Digestive Health

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"I am very grateful to have found James. His compassion and knowledge gave me hope when western medicine, other naturopaths, and acupuncturists couldn't help or had given up on me. He is a kind and generous person whose intuitive insights have changed my life. I will be forever grateful."

— Denise T.

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Spine & Respiratory

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"I sought out Dr. Carter for the pain I have from scoliosis, along with muscular constriction around my rib cage that reduces my breathing. My sessions are the most comprehensive and holistic healing experiences I have ever had. My muscular tension completely releases, my breathing returns to normal, and I am able to sleep soundly through the night. When I began the herbal formula he recommended, it was fast acting and I felt relief right away."

— Zak N.

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Migraines & Headaches

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"I used to have basilar migraines and treated them with daily prescription medication. After three sessions I feel terrific. I have not had even the slightest hint of a migraine."

— Linda W.

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Vision & Unexpected Results

"Dr. James has a very unique approach. He is extremely knowledgeable and the service is outstanding. The treatments even addressed my light sensitivity, which had kept me from driving at night. To my surprise, I'm able to drive at night again, and that has had a huge positive impact on my life. I highly recommend Dr. James to anyone seeking help with chronic issues."

— Barbara L.

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Overall Health & Wellbeing

"I originally went in for neck pain after sleeping wrong and was desperate for instant relief. Not only did Dr. Carter help right away, but I've ended up going weekly for almost a year now. It is my ultimate form of self care." — Emma U.

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"James is an amazing Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. I've received treatments for shoulder and back pain, and with acupuncture, bodywork, and herbal medicine he not only helps me release pain but boosts my energy, flexibility, and vitality. I even feel better at work, because I can sit at ease and feel more positive." — Yanan W.

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"As a disabled senior with several chronic problems, including a balance disorder, I celebrate every return of function. Dr. Carter has significantly shifted several stubborn issues, including internal pain that had been growing for forty years. No one else ever lessened that pain so much in a single treatment. My depression has changed into realistic optimism, and I look forward to a more active lifestyle." — Noel W.

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Depth of Care & Character

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"James has a gift for honing in on exactly what your body needs, whether that's acupuncture, cupping, herbs, or other techniques. He never rushes you. He always takes the amount of time needed for the session you need that day. He's foremost a really caring person, highly trained, kind, and he treats his patients with respect. James made a positive difference in our lives."

— Carolyn T.

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"James is incredibly kind, compassionate, and generous, qualities we do not see much in healthcare. I have seen many practitioners and have not met anyone more passionate and devoted to their patients. He made himself available and reachable, and was highly invested in my progress. He has become an asset to our whole family."

— Kate T.

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"James is a gifted TCM doctor. I've seen quite a few over the years, but it's very rare to meet someone with James's creativity, depth of knowledge, and devotion to healing. His treatment opens up my energy and shifts something deep within. I truly feel he is working from a place deep within his nature, and it shows in the results."

— Hardeep K.

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"I met James in 2017 and he helped me address health issues that Western medicine had not, using Chinese pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, herbs, and more. Even though I now live a thousand miles away, I travel twice a year to see him."

— C.H.

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"James is the most amazing, nurturing, integrity-filled individual our family has ever met. He originally helped three of us with health concerns. We have referred so many people to him, and we consider him family."

— Stephen W.

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"James is highly skilled in acupuncture, herbalism, and many other therapies. Driven by his compassion for humanity, he has created a safe place for healing spirit, mind, and body."

— Joseph K.

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"James is highly knowledgeable and skilled in many therapies, surpassed only by his great compassion for his patients. Truly a one-of-a-kind person with a one-of-a-kind practice."

— Mary H.

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Case Studies

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Case 1: Diabetes, Neuropathy, and Chronic Pain

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A man in his early sixties came in for a frozen shoulder that had restricted his movement for months. The intake revealed a far larger picture. His A1c was 8.8, well into diabetic range, alongside high blood pressure, high cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, neuropathy in both feet, chronic back pain, persistent fatigue, brain fog, and a depression that had settled in gradually over the years. He had come to address one problem, unaware of how connected the rest had become.

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Treatment began with what was most pressing and expanded from there. Within six months his A1c had fallen to 6.2, his cholesterol markers had improved, and he had lost 35 pounds. The frozen shoulder had fully resolved, the neuropathy in his feet was roughly 60% improved, and his sleep and energy had returned.

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By the one-year mark his A1c was 5.6, within the normal range, and his physician discontinued his blood pressure medication. The neuropathy had improved by an estimated 90%, and the fatigue and low mood had lifted. He still comes in, now to maintain the health he rebuilt rather than to recover it.

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Outcomes over twelve months: A1c 8.8 to 5.6 · blood pressure medication discontinued · neuropathy ~90% improved · frozen shoulder resolved · 35 lbs lost · fatigue and low mood resolved

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Case 2: Post-COVID Syndrome and POTS

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A 47-year-old mother of four had spent months struggling with the aftermath of COVID-19. The fatigue was profound, and the dizziness came in waves. She had been diagnosed with POTS, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system for which conventional medicine has limited options. Her goal was straightforward: to have the energy and stability to be present for her children.

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Over eight months of consistent treatment the picture changed substantially. The fatigue resolved, and the POTS symptoms improved by roughly 80%. She regained the stamina to take part fully in family life, and the dizziness that had shaped her days now surfaces only occasionally, typically when she is dehydrated.

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Outcomes over eight months: fatigue resolved · POTS symptoms ~80% improved · daily function restored

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Case 3: Burnout and Nervous System Depletion

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A 54-year-old senior professional arrived after decades in a high-pressure corporate environment. He was exhausted in a way sleep no longer corrected, with anxiety, low mood, disrupted sleep, and sexual dysfunction he had discussed with almost no one. His physician had described it as burnout, with little to offer beyond the label.

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What the situation called for was not rest but a rebuilding of the systems that had been depleted: the nervous system, hormonal balance, and underlying vitality. Over six months of consistent treatment those areas improved by more than 90%. The fatigue and anxiety eased, sleep normalized, mood stabilized, and the sexual dysfunction resolved. He had arrived depleted and ground down, and left with his energy, clarity, and sense of himself restored.

 

Outcomes over six months: energy and fatigue resolved · anxiety and low mood ~90% improved · sleep normalized · sexual function restored

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Case 4: Lupus and Autoimmune Disease

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A woman managing lupus and asthma had been worn down by years of the fatigue, pain, and exhaustion that accompany autoimmune disease. By the time she came in, she had spent months largely confined to bed, everyday tasks beyond her reach, and her oxygen saturation had fallen to 90%.

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Within the first several sessions, her oxygen saturation rose from 90% to 98%, and the pain that had dominated her days became nearly absent. She returned to managing daily life, and the energy that had been missing for years gradually came back. She had arrived with little expectation that anything would improve, and was surprised by how much did.

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Outcomes within the first weeks: oxygen saturation 90% to 98% · pain nearly resolved · energy and daily function restored · condition: lupus and asthma

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Case 5: Advanced Heart Disease

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An 81-year-old man drove three hours to his appointment each week, itself a measure of how committed he was to changing course. He was told by his primary care doctor, cardiovascular surgeon, and acupuncturist there was nothing that could be done.

 

He arrived with advancing heart disease: high blood pressure, persistent fatigue, breathlessness, fluid retention in his legs, steady weight gain, and a low mood that had accompanied his decline. He was managing it with the conventional combination of medications for cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart rhythm, along with a blood thinner.

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The work was a genuine partnership. Over fourteen months and forty visits he took up tai chi, followed a tailored walking plan, and reworked his diet with a discipline notable at any age, losing 68 pounds along the way. His laboratory markers changed accordingly. LDL, HDL, and triglycerides returned to normal, his C-reactive protein normalized, and he was no longer prediabetic.

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His physician reduced his blood pressure medication by half, his mood lifted as his health returned, and a follow-up stress test and EKG came back in the normal range. 

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Outcomes over fourteen months: 68 lbs lost · lipid panel normalized · C-reactive protein normalized · no longer prediabetic · blood pressure medication halved · stress test and EKG normal

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If your own situation resembles any of these, you are welcome to call 503-853-2866 to arrange a complimentary 15-minute consultation.

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As with any form of medicine, results vary from person to person, and this is not a substitute for conventional medical care and treatment. We expect our patients to also follow the guidance of their other providers. We support an integrative and complementary approach to care.