Dr. Aubrey Kelly DAOM, LAc., Warm Water Therapist
Dr Aubrey offers an extensive set of skills developed over many years of experience. She has been fortunate to work with many amazing teachers along her health care journey which began in 2003 in Hawaii. She has been in private Acupuncture practice since 2013 and continues to hone in on her intuitive style. She utilizes gentle Japanese Meridian/Channel theory and eight extraordinary theories as a framework to work with your internal systems.
Within the last 10 years she has been working with the vagal system, specifically with regards to moving through trauma. Along with acupuncture, she may incorporate sound therapies, breathwork, herbs, supplements, and gua sha in a session. She is also experienced and comfortable utilizing functional diagnostic labs and tends to use the Chinese herbal formulas within this framework. She enjoys collaborating with other doctors in order to get you the support you need for your unique health situation. She loves to learn new things, research issues and new to her products. Her particular focus is in women’s health and LGTBQ+ health. She is passionate about offering accessible quality healthcare for all of Portlands communities!
Dr Aubrey is proficient with working with anxieties, depression, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, hormone imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and stubborn chronic inflammatory conditions. In November of 2022, Aubrey became board certified in Functional Hyperbaric Medicine. She enjoys working with patients in this capacity and will be writing case studies to add to the research base for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Lastly, before becoming an Acupuncturist, Aubrey was a bodyworker for many years. Her favorite medium to work in is warm water. She studied WATSU (water shiatsu) Waterdance, Healing Dance, and Aquatic Integration from amazing teachers all around the world. These water sessions can be quite profound, and offer a safe space to unravel, journey, and rejuvenate. As part of a non profit project, Dr Aubrey will be fundraising to build a warm water therapy pool in the NE Portland OR area! For more information on water therapy, please see the warm water therapy page.
With her combined efforts in and out of the water, she has seen truly remarkable results. Including; less pain, better sleep, a sense of being seen, a deeper self-awareness and an increase in being more present and engaged with everyday life!
Educational Background
DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine; focused study in: Trauma Recovery, Oncology, Cardiology, Reproductive Health, Immunology and Sports Therapy. Capstone Research: Acupuncture and PTSD: A Review of the Neuroscience
L.Ac., MSTOM (Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
BA Anthropology, University of Hawaii Hilo
BS Environmental Science/Ecology, University of Southern Maine
Aquatic Integration Practitioner Program, Aquatic Integration Institute
WATSU and Waterdance Practitioner Program, School of Shiatsu and Massage
CMT, Ki Mana Academy Hilo HI
Post Graduate Trainings
Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Practitioner
8 Extraordinary Channels and the Emotions
Qi Gong and Kundalini yoga Breathwork
Functional Medicine Practitioner Program (FMU)
Korean and Japanese Acupuncture
Master Tsung Acupuncture
Healing Community Trauma (AWB)
Acupuncture for PTS (AWB)
Balance Method
Constitutional Medicine
Testimonials
“Aubrey is a fantastic practitioner. She helps you get to the root of the problem from a holistic approach that includes nutrition, herbs and acupuncture. She's helped me have a better understanding and appreciation for my body. And for that, I am eternally grateful.” Alek B.
“Aubrey is an amazingly gifted practitioner and a truly insightful and caring human being. I've been to many acupuncturists and I can say without reservation that she is one of the best. Aubrey is a modern day medicine woman and I feel blessed to have found her.” Jill M.
“I have been seeing Aubrey for about a year; I have worked with many acupuncturists over the course of my 20 year health career. I am a retired Holistic Health Practitioner, so I am very versed in many modalities of alternative health care and Aubrey’s passion and skill for her practice is most noticeable. She is not only aware of her clients’ needs but also very proactive in giving them the information and guidance they need to make the best choices for their health needs. I respect and appreciate Aubrey as a person and health care provider.” Monica Lucas, H.H.P, RYI, CPCC, CHT
"Aubrey is a very caring practitioner. She listens well and asks the right questions to understand how she needs to treat your issues. I completely trust Aubrey. She has helped me greatly with many physical concerns. If you have any issues that require attention, I highly recommend Aubrey. You won’t be disappointed." Carole Bloom, cookbook author and yoga teacher
"I am one of the oh-so-blessed-ones that gets to experience Aubrey's healing gifts at the community acupuncture! Her listening and intuition skills are very sharp as she offers compassionate care for people who have a wide range of healing challenges. My health (everything from circulation and clarity to knee, elbow, ankle pain) has improved by leaps and bounds with acupuncture from Aubrey!" Kelly Be
Dr. Aubrey Kelly DAOM, LAc., Warm Water Therapist
Dr Aubrey offers an extensive set of skills developed over many years of experience. She has been fortunate to work with many amazing teachers along her health care journey which began in 2003 in Hawaii. She has been in private Acupuncture practice since 2013 and continues to hone in on her intuitive style. She utilizes gentle Japanese Meridian/Channel theory and eight extraordinary theories as a framework to work with your internal systems.
Within the last 10 years she has been working with the vagal system, specifically with regards to moving through trauma. Along with acupuncture, she may incorporate sound therapies, breathwork, herbs, supplements, and gua sha in a session. She is also experienced and comfortable utilizing functional diagnostic labs and tends to use the Chinese herbal formulas within this framework. She enjoys collaborating with other doctors in order to get you the support you need for your unique health situation. She loves to learn new things, research issues and new to her products. Her particular focus is in women’s health and LGTBQ+ health. She is passionate about offering accessible quality healthcare for all of Portlands communities!
Dr Aubrey is proficient with working with anxieties, depression, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, hormone imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and stubborn chronic inflammatory conditions. In November of 2022, Aubrey became board certified in Functional Hyperbaric Medicine. She enjoys working with patients in this capacity and will be writing case studies to add to the research base for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Lastly, before becoming an Acupuncturist, Aubrey was a bodyworker for many years. Her favorite medium to work in is warm water. She studied WATSU (water shiatsu) Waterdance, Healing Dance, and Aquatic Integration from amazing teachers all around the world. These water sessions can be quite profound, and offer a safe space to unravel, journey, and rejuvenate. As part of a non profit project, Dr Aubrey will be fundraising to build a warm water therapy pool in the NE Portland OR area! For more information on water therapy, please see the warm water therapy page.
With her combined efforts in and out of the water, she has seen truly remarkable results. Including; less pain, better sleep, a sense of being seen, a deeper self-awareness and an increase in being more present and engaged with everyday life!
Educational Background
DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine; focused study in: Trauma Recovery, Oncology, Cardiology, Reproductive Health, Immunology and Sports Therapy. Capstone Research: Acupuncture and PTSD: A Review of the Neuroscience
L.Ac., MSTOM (Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
BA Anthropology, University of Hawaii Hilo
BS Environmental Science/Ecology, University of Southern Maine
Aquatic Integration Practitioner Program, Aquatic Integration Institute
WATSU and Waterdance Practitioner Program, School of Shiatsu and Massage
CMT, Ki Mana Academy Hilo HI
Post Graduate Trainings
Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Practitioner
8 Extraordinary Channels and the Emotions
Qi Gong and Kundalini yoga Breathwork
Functional Medicine Practitioner Program (FMU)
Korean and Japanese Acupuncture
Master Tsung Acupuncture
Healing Community Trauma (AWB)
Acupuncture for PTS (AWB)
Balance Method
Constitutional Medicine
Testimonials
“Aubrey is a fantastic practitioner. She helps you get to the root of the problem from a holistic approach that includes nutrition, herbs and acupuncture. She's helped me have a better understanding and appreciation for my body. And for that, I am eternally grateful.” Alek B.
“Aubrey is an amazingly gifted practitioner and a truly insightful and caring human being. I've been to many acupuncturists and I can say without reservation that she is one of the best. Aubrey is a modern day medicine woman and I feel blessed to have found her.” Jill M.
“I have been seeing Aubrey for about a year; I have worked with many acupuncturists over the course of my 20 year health career. I am a retired Holistic Health Practitioner, so I am very versed in many modalities of alternative health care and Aubrey’s passion and skill for her practice is most noticeable. She is not only aware of her clients’ needs but also very proactive in giving them the information and guidance they need to make the best choices for their health needs. I respect and appreciate Aubrey as a person and health care provider.” Monica Lucas, H.H.P, RYI, CPCC, CHT
"Aubrey is a very caring practitioner. She listens well and asks the right questions to understand how she needs to treat your issues. I completely trust Aubrey. She has helped me greatly with many physical concerns. If you have any issues that require attention, I highly recommend Aubrey. You won’t be disappointed." Carole Bloom, cookbook author and yoga teacher
"I am one of the oh-so-blessed-ones that gets to experience Aubrey's healing gifts at the community acupuncture! Her listening and intuition skills are very sharp as she offers compassionate care for people who have a wide range of healing challenges. My health (everything from circulation and clarity to knee, elbow, ankle pain) has improved by leaps and bounds with acupuncture from Aubrey!" Kelly Be
