About Linden Lyon

All Aspects of a Person Contribute to Health and Vibrancy

Iam an East Asian Medicine clinician, specializing in classical Chinese and Japanese acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbalism, gentle structural bodywork, and nutritional guidance. I am board certified by the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed through the Oregon Medical Board.

All aspects of a person contribute to health and vibrancy. I chose to study classical East Asian medicine because it assumes all dimensions of a person are crucial to overall health. As much as we are led to believe the physical and emotional are unrelated to one another, within our bodies they are not. The physical nature of health is the basis of conventional medicine, but the emotional and somatic components are often overlooked or disregarded.  In 2010, I delved more deeply into the emotional roots of disease in China with a renowned and remarkably effective peasant doctor, learning to treat all manner of illnesses, from mild to severe, by examining the emotional roots and causes of physical disease.

I organized and participated in the Healing Food Is Medicine series in 2011-12, a year-long course on seasonal health, nutrition and cooking, as I believe nutrition is an essential component for vibrant health. 

I practice the ancient art of medical facial diagnosis. This highly specific diagnostic tool is one I continuously make use of, as it can greatly assist in diagnosing what is happening inside the body without the need for invasive or damaging procedures. I will be publishing my research in an effort to make this invaluable skill accessible to all.

East Asian medicine is very broad and deep, and entails a lifelong commitment to study. Basic schooling and credentials, as in western medicine, are the first steps, but continued study and learning are essential for any serious practitioner. As such, I am constantly integrating and refining new training, modalities, and ideas into my practice and life.

The ancients believed that a well rounded life informs a good practice of medicine. Outside of my practice, I find joy in long hikes, keeping up with the gardening, cooking and preserving food, translating classical Chinese medical texts, practicing yoga and qi gong, knitting, and writing haiku.

Linden Lyon,
MSOM, LAc, Dipl Ac

Education & Training

The field of medicine in ancient China and Japan is a vast and complete system of healthcare.  Rather than utilizing expensive technological devices and invasive procedures, the practitioner must be highly skilled and make a lifelong commitment to honing sophisticated diagnostic and treatment skills.  I continually augment my knowledge in the service of affordable and effective health care, bringing the depth of ancient insights and brilliance to our modern health issues. 

I have had the privilege and honor to work with some of the finest Chinese and Japanese medicine scholars and physicians in the world, including Arnaud Versluys, PhD, LAc; Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc; Bob Quinn, DAOM, LAc; Jeffrey Dann PhD, LAc; Louisa Silva, MD; and Dan Bensky, DO.

Full Resume

  • National University of of Natural Medicine, College of Classical Chinese Medicine
    Portland, OR
    2005 – 2010Master of Science in Oriental MedicineAward: Highest HonorsThesis: Classical Medical Facial Diagnosis according to Huangdi neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine)

    Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
    Portland, OR
    2004 – 2005Chinese Medicine Studies, shiatsu, qigong

    East Carolina University
    Greenville, NC
    1992 – 1994Graduate Studies in Education

    Seljord FolkehøgskuleSeljord, Norway
    1989 – 1990Environmental Studies, Permaculture, Traditional Art and Handicrafts, Norwegian Language Studies 

    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, MI
    1985 – 1991Bachelor of Science in Natural ResourcesGraduate Studies in Environmental Policy and Law

  • Linden Healing ArtsOwner, Chinese and Japanese Medicine practitionerHood River, OR2010 – present

    Brooklyn Community Acupuncture and Wellness
    Acupuncturist
    Portland, OR
    2011 – 2013

    National University of Natural Medicine, College of Classical Chinese Medicine
    Teaching Assistant for Needling Techniques and Japanese Acupuncture courses
    Portland, OR
    2010 – 2013

    Outside In
    AcupuncturistPortland, OR
    2008 – 2010

  • MYO-FASCIAL THERAPY AND CRANIAL FLUID DYNAMICS
    Gentle structural bodywork to relieve pain and attain physical alignment
    Sheila Murphy, DC
    2014 – present

    NEIJING MEDICINE: 27 TECHNIQUES OF THE GUANZHEN
    Needling techniques of the Huangdi neijing
    David White, LAc
    2015

    CARDIAC ACUPUNCTURE
    Treating cardiac disease with acupuncture
    Fokke Jonkman, MD, LAc; Marie-Lore Jonkman, LAc
    2014

    ENGAGING VITALITY
    Osteopathic palpatory methods in the practice of acupuncture
    Dan Bensky, DO, Marguerite Dinkins, LAc; Chip Chase, LAc
    2013

    LYME DISEASE TREATMENT WITH CHINESE MEDICINE AND GERMAN BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE
    Robert Quinn, LAc; David Berkshire, LAc; Chris Metro, ND, LAc
    2013

    KOSHI BALANCING
    Diagnosis and treatment of musculo-skeletal pain through Japanese meridian therapy needle techniques, moxabustion and sotai bodywork
    Jeffrey Dann, PhD, LAc
    2012 – 2014

    INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE
    Clinical application of classical diagnosis and needle techniques
    Louisa Silva, MD
    2011 – 2013

    JAPANESE MERIDIAN THERAPY
    Robert Quinn, LAc; Daniel Silver, LAc; Dr. Anryu “Bear”
    2010 – 2014

    SHONISHIN PEDIATRIC ACUPUNCTURE
    Robert Quinn, LAc; Brenda Loew, LAc
    2010-2014

    SOTAI TRAINING
    Robert Quinn, LAc
    2010-2012

    CHINESE DIETETICS AND NUTRITION FOR HEALING
    Dr. Benson Huang
    2010-2012

    SHAN REN DAO
    PATH OF THE GOOD PERSON TRAINING
    Healing physical disease through addressing emotional trauma and cultivating the five virtues
    Dr. Liu Lihong; Liu Shanren; Master Wang Qingyu; Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc
    China, 2010

    TAIJI CHUAN TRAINING
    Master Pikshan Ko
    2009 – 2014

    CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE THEORY AND NEEDLING TECHNIQUES OF THE HUANGDI NEIJING
    International Society for the Study of Classical Acupuncture
    Certificate of Neijing Acupuncture
    Edward Neal, MD
    2009 – 2012

    CLASSICAL CHINESE HERBAL MENTORSHIP
    Herbal formula archetypes and clinical applications of classic Chinese herbal formulas
    Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc
    2009 – 2010

    CONTEMPORARY CHINESE PULSE DIAGNOSIS
    Classical pulse diagnosis as interpreted by Dr. John HF Shen and Dr. Leon Hammer, MD
    Brandt Stickley, LAc
    2009 – 2010

    DIPLOMATE IN CANONICAL CHINESE MEDICINE
    Classical Chinese herbal formula studies from Shanghan lun and Jingui yaolüe classical texts
    Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine
    Arnaud Versluys, PhD, LAc
    2008 – 2012

    JAPANESE MOXIBUSTION
    Japanese moxibustion treatment techniques as taught by eminent moxibustion scholar and clinical expert
    Junji Mizutani
    2008 – 2009

    CLASSICAL CHINESE TEXT TRANSLATION
    National College of Natural Medicine
    Sabine Wilms, PhD
    2005 – present

    YOGA INSTRUCTION
    Julie Lawrence Yoga Center
    Ann Arbor School of Yoga
    2000 – present

  • MEDICAL FACIAL DIAGNOSIS ACCORDING TO HUANGDI NEIJING
    National College of Natural Medicine
    Internal Medicine Course
    Portland, OR
    2013-2015

    MEDICAL FACIAL DIAGNOSIS ACCORDING TO HUANGDI NEIJING
    International Society for the Study of Classical Acupuncture
    Annual Scholar’s Conference
    Trout Lake, WA
    August 2011

    CLASSICAL MEDICAL FACIAL DIAGNOSIS
    National College of Natural Medicine
    Internal Medicine Course
    Portland, OR
    April 2010

WITH MASTER WANG QINGYU, MY PRIMARY QIGONG AND DAOIST MEDICINE MENTOR AND TEACHER

Diplomate of Acupuncture
(Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM)
National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
awarded in 2010

Licensed Acupuncturist
Oregon Medical Board
#AC152693
current, since 2010

Basic Life Support
for Health Care Providers (CPR/AED)
American Heart Association
current

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