
Dr. Jennifer Savage is in-network with the following insurance carriers: Pacific Source, Aetna, MODA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon (and many other states), and Providence.
Dr. Jennifer Savage, DACM, MS, Dipl OM, LAc, MT (ASCP)
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Owner of Wú Wéi Wellness, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
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Languages: English
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Education: DACM, MAcOM, MS, BS
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Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Educational Foundation
Jennifer Savage completed her doctorate from the Pacific College of Health & Science, earning the Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine degree in 2023. The program incorporated advanced studies of evidence-informed practice, biomedical diagnosis, preventative medicine, public health, collaborative case management, and practice-based learning. She received her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2021 after completing a four-year graduate program at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon. OCOM’s clinical education included a strong foundation in the theories and practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which included Shiatsu, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, accessory techniques such as cupping, Gua Sha, moxibustion, and medical Qigong, all balanced with relevant education in Western medicine.
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Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM): Pacific College of Health & Science, 2023
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Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc): State of Oregon, 2022
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Certified in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (Dipl OM): National Commission for Certificate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 2021
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Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM): Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 2021
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Certified in Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture, 2020
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Certified in Chinese Medicine Dermatology: International Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology, 2019
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Certified Yoga Instructor: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate through Core Power Yoga, recognized by Yoga Alliance, 2019
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Certified Teacher of One Thousand Hands Buddha Qigong: Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School, 2019
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Master of Science – Environmental Education (MS): Concordia University of Wisconsin, 2011
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Licensed in Secondary Education – Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2002-2019
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Certified in Medical Technology [MT (ASCP)]: American Society for Clinical Pathology, 1997
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Bachelor of Science – Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry: University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, 1997
Advanced Training
A good practitioner continuously learns, and Jennifer clearly cannot get enough. In 2019, while at OCOM, Jennifer completed the prestigious Chinese Medicine Dermatology Diploma Course taught by the world-renowned herbalist Mazin Al-Kafaji. Jennifer selected this specialized course of study because skin diseases are among the most common diseases suffered, accounting for more than 20% of all visits to outpatient clinics. The program incorporated not only the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases but also included auto-immune, allergic, and inflammatory diseases such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Jennifer has also taken continuing education courses in herbal medicine, studying with a world-renowned herbalist, Heiner Fruehauf, Master Tung & Dr. Tan, distal acupuncture, visceral massage, cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, and facial Gua Sha.
Wellness Philosophy
She believes in the body's innate capacity to heal when balanced and in harmony with nature. Drawing from the principles of East Asian medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach, addressing the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental factors that shape each individual’s health experience.
She empowers patients to take an active role in their own healing journey. By understanding their body's unique needs in relation to food, activities, and self-care practices aligned with the seasons, patients can learn to cultivate balance and optimize their health naturally.
She practices Wú Wéi Wellness, guiding individuals to align with the natural flow of life and develop sustainable habits that promote long-term well-being. The goal is to help each person tap into their body’s wisdom and make informed choices that lead to lasting wellness, self-healing, and a deeper connection to themselves.
Personal Background
Jennifer was raised in Wisconsin, where she practiced clinical laboratory science in various hospital and clinic settings for 20 years, more recently in lab education and supervisory roles for multiple Oncology labs. Somewhere in there, she received her Master’s degree. At the same time, she taught high school biology and anatomy & physiology for four years – “Teaching teenagers was the hardest and most rewarding experience to date.” In 2008, she started getting chronic migraines, then joint pain and dysfunction, along with GI and heart issues and extreme fatigue. After years of continual decline without a diagnosis and being told it was all in her head, she found the right doctor at the right time that diagnosed Chronic Lyme disease (CLD). Even with this diagnosis, Western medicine was only able to make minor improvements to this now chronic condition, and this led her to explore and discover the benefits of alternative medicine approaches. “After years in the lab, performing tests to diagnose and monitor disease, I started to see the weaknesses in what Western medicine could do for chronic disease especially and that the approach was disease-centered and not health-centered. Yoga, bodywork, and East Asian medicine made the most improvements and sustained changes to my overall health and well-being, and for the first time, I felt seen.” The rest is history. In 2017, she moved to Oregon to study Chinese medicine at the best TCM school in the country.
In addition to her dedication to helping others on their healing journeys, Jennifer finds happiness with her partner, David. Together, they enjoy all things food, outdoors, and travel. Additionally, Jennifer continually practices yoga and Qigong for her health and enjoys the peaceful nature of hiking, gardening, and photography.
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