About

An Sen means “Peaceful Heart” in Chinese. Since conception, An Sen has come from this very place. We believe that a peaceful heart creates balance in the body and mind, which is why we have created an environment and an opportunity that we hope will reconnect you with your own heart. An Sen’s mortar space is quite simple, yet elegant in design, with an emphasis on traditional and modern Oriental. Our primary focus has, and always will remain the same…to help those in need by providing exceptional customer service and quality treatments.

Alysia Anderson- L.Ac., M.Ac.OM

Alysia Anderson completed her Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2005 at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.There, she was trained not only in Acupuncture, but also in a variety of other healing modalities including Massage techniques, Pediatric Tuina, Herbal Medicine, & Reflexology. She was also educated in Western Science, Pathology and Physiology. Alysia is Nationally and State Certified to practice Acupuncture, and Board Certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her Acupuncture styles focus mainly on Traditional methods, 5 Element, & Intuition. She concentrates on a holistic approach to healing, and enjoys incorporating a variety of therapies in her practice.

Sandy Evans, L.Ac., M.Ac.OM

Sandy received her Bachelors Degree in ‘Herbal Sciences’ from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Sandy studied under many well known herbalists including Susan Weed, Dr. Eric Yarnell, Dr. Robin Dipasquale, Rowan Hamilton, Rebecca Luna and K.P. Khalsa.
Sandy received her Masters Degree in ‘Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine’ from Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Sandy also completed a 3 year clinical mentorship under Dr. Hailing Fu, O.M.D. in Orlando where she received specialized training in custom formulating Chinese Herbal Prescriptions in treating Internal Disease. As well, Sandy has worked with a number of infertility patients during her residency in an Allopathic Infertility Clinic in Orlando.
Specialties include Womens Health, Fertility Care, Menopause, PMS, Digestive Problems, Insomnia, Stress & Emotional Balance, Allergies and Pain Management.
Sandy believes that Chinese Medicine is a heavenly gift that enables the body to heal itself by restoring balance. She feels blessed to be able to offer this medicine to the community as a safe, gentle and natural option for healthcare.

Justin Janicki, L.Ac., M.Ac.OM

Justin Janicki is a graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and brings his Master’s degree knowledge of traditional East Asian medicine and a personalized approach to health care to An Sen. In his clinical practice, he utilizes various acupuncture styles and techniques, Chinese herbal medicine, Tuina massage, and patient education on nutritional and lifestyle choices to treat physical, emotional and mental health related conditions. Justin has a particular interest in the treatment of athletic injury and various musculoskeletal related pain, as well as digestive complaints and disorders involving male and female reproductive health. With an approach that focuses on each patient’s individual needs, he looks to balance quick noticeable improvements with complete medical resolution. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Justin now calls North Portland home. When not at the clinic he explores the beautiful NW outdoors with his partner Tanya and loyal dog Iris. He also enjoys DIY home improvement projects, gardening and playing ice hockey.

Amelia DeBois, LMT

Amelia is a massage therapy graduate of East West College of the Healing Arts. Amelia first experienced massage as a small child. This is something that her father introduced to her at a very young age. It is because of this early introduction, that Amelia has always believed in a holistic approach to treating a person. She tries to treat the mind, body and spirit, helping her clients to become more in tune with their own bodies while accomplishing functional and structural goals. Amelia moved here two years ago with her husband and beautiful son from Chicago. Their decision to move was based on a desire to be surrounded by the beautiful North West. Due to its natural beauty and health conscious inhabitants, Portland has quickly become their home.

Ashley Gutchess, Clinic Manager

From the scheduling of patients, administration, as well as, the day to day of daily operations-Ashley keeps the clinic running smoothly! A pisces, a writer, and a beautiful mother, Ashley makes An Sen complete.

Testimonials

“…the Acupuncture treatment yesterday was very powerful.no allergic reactions today so far, and my backache is gone.I’ve been sitting at the computer most of the day with no problem.thanks!”

“Thanks for the great massage. I’m totally mellowed out. I think I’d like to start every day like that!”

“Thank you for the acupuncture and massage work you did for my shoulder yesterday. I actually feel 100% better-though I still can feel some discomfort down in my elbow area.Met with my physician. She did not agree with the emergency physicians either that it was bursitis. I mentioned to her you had been working on that area and she said you made a good diagnosis!”

“Thank you for your herbal/nutritional phone consultation. I want you to know that your recommendations were beyond helpful. I am following the alkaline diet and take an acidophilus capsule and aloe juice every morning. I sip the licorice tea daily. I started feeling a difference in my stomach IMMEDIATELY and I hav’nt had any problems with it since. I cannot thank you enough. My mother thanks you as well (as she was quite worried about me). I have an appointment to get a complete physical next week but I hope that I can contact you in the future if I need to.”

A Message from Alysia Anderson

From an early age, I envisioned myself getting into a profession of helping people and the world we live in.  I came across Acupuncture when I landed a job in Research at the Center for Complimentary Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. There, I got the opportunity to see Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in practice and on paper.  I also had the chance to experience Acupuncture sessions for stress reduction and neck pain from a motor vehicle accident. I was amazed how beneficial it was!  It was then that I decided to move on to obtain my Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

I spent a lot of my life in athletic training, knowing that I needed appropriate rest, relaxation and proper nutrition to fuel my body.  I wish I knew back then what I know now about this wonderful medicine because it certainly would have given me the extra edge!  For instance, how it aids in reducing stress and fatigue, enhances quicker healing and recovery time from injury, sickness or trauma, and how it works deep within the body for many chronic complaints.  Studying, and using this powerful medicine, as well as evaluating modern scientific research, has given me the confidence to say that western medicine is not your only option or last resort!

I see myself as a facilitator in a persons healing process. I enjoy empowering patients on their healing journey because when they leave my office it is them that will ultimately be doing the hardest work.  I send patients home with the tools necessary to help them stay focused and attuned to making the right choices in achieving their healthcare goals.  I also believe strongly that a healthy body needs a health mind, so I strive to listen to what every patient is telling me so that I can work on the deeper, emotional levels.”

-Alysia M. Anderson, L.Ac, M.Ac.OM