Ben is dedicated to providing holistic, inclusive, and effective healthcare that honors each person’s dignity, lived experience, and individual goals. He Strives to create a space to recharge, reset, and experience long-lasting homeostasis & equanimity. His clinical training has included rotations at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York, where he worked alongside integrative medical teams with long-term and geriatric patients, OnPoint Community Clinic in East Harlem, New York where he provided trauma-informed, harm reduction-based acupuncture to underserved populations, and San Diego Sports Acupuncture, where be focused on sports medicine and orthopedic conditions. He has worked in private and community clinics in which he saw patients from all walks of life, with a variety of concerns. He received his Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, is National Board-Certified, and Licensed in Oregon, Colorado, and New York. He is here to provide bespoke healthcare and a space to recharge, reset, and experience long-lasting homeostasis & equanimity. Though a general practitioner, he particularly focuses on Orthopedics, Pain Management, Gut Health, Women’s Health, Nervous System Regulation, and Emotional Well-Being. T h r o u g h Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine his goal is to facilitate a deeper connection and presence between you, your body and mind, that is self-empowering. His passion lies in supporting individuals through accessible and compassionate care, with a vision to create a sanctuary for healing that blends ancient wisdom with evidence-informed practices—where Chinese Medicine meets radical acceptance and clinical excellence.

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Dr. Aleia Tipton is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and the proud owner of Deschutes Acupuncture. She is passionate about helping people achieve their best quality of life through safe, effective, and personalized care. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, Dr. Tipton integrates nutrition, mindfulness, manual therapy, and movement into her treatments, empowering patients to reach their unique health goals.

Her educational journey began at the University of Oregon and the University of Tarapacá in Northern Chile, where she studied integrative medicine and International Public Health. She went on to complete both her Master’s and Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. She became one of only 7% of acupuncturists in the United States to earn a doctoral degree in the field.

Dr. Tipton is dedicated to the health and well-being of her patients, treating a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, pain management, women’s health, digestive disorders, stress, and sleep concerns. She is committed to creating a compassionate and collaborative healing environment where patients feel supported in their journey toward optimal health.

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