Business Details
Trusted Acupuncture Services in Salem, OR
Innerhealth Acupuncture Clinic Acupuncture Clinic has been a trusted provider of acupuncture services in the Salem area for over a decade. As the current owner and lead practitioner, Karen Kaufman, Ph.D., L.Ac., brings a unique blend of Eastern medicine and Western scientific expertise to patient care. With a focus on pain management and holistic wellness, our clinic addresses conditions ranging from chronic inflammation to psychological stress, emphasizing personalized treatment plans and collaborative healthcare approaches. Our team prioritizes patient comfort and long-term well-being, integrating advanced acupuncture techniques with evidence-based practices. We maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and offer flexible scheduling, including same-day appointments when possible.Our facility is wheelchair accessible and designed to create a calming environment for treatment. We work with major insurance providers and handle pre-certifications to streamline patient access to care. Karens 13 years of clinical experience, combined with her background in psychology and Chinese medicine research, ensure a deeply informed approach to treating both physical and emotional health challenges. We specialize in addressing complex cases such as post-accident recovery and chronic pain syndromes, with a proven track record of measurable patient outcomes. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in patient testimonials highlighting significant pain reduction, improved quality of life, and exceptional practitioner professionalism.
Services
Acupuncture
Pain Management
Migraine Relief
Car Accident Injury Treatment
Stress Management
Infertility Support
Menopause Symptom Relief
Anxiety Treatment
Chronic Fatigue Therapy
Arthritis Care
Highlights and features
- We combine 13 years of clinical acupuncture experience with psychology and Western science expertise.
- Our treatments address both physical pain and psychological aspects of chronic conditions.
- We specialize in post-accident recovery and complex chronic pain management cases.
- We accept major insurance plans including MODA, Regence, and Providence.
- Our clinic offers same-day appointments and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
What people say
Migraines are gone
Significantly reduced pain
Very relaxing experience
Professional needle handling
Best acupuncturist seen
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use ultra-fine needles to stimulate energy flow and trigger natural healing responses. This evidence-based practice effectively addresses chronic pain, migraines, and stress-related conditions while promoting overall wellness. Patients experience reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and enhanced emotional balance through personalized treatment plans.
Pain Management
We specialize in comprehensive pain management solutions combining acupuncture with Western medical insights. Our approach targets musculoskeletal pain, nerve-related discomfort, and post-injury recovery through tailored protocols that reduce reliance on medication and improve daily functionality for long-term relief.
Migraine Relief
This targeted program addresses migraine triggers and frequency using acupuncture's neuro-regulatory effects. Patients report significant reduction in headache intensity and duration through consistent treatment sessions that address both immediate symptoms and underlying physiological imbalances.
Car Accident Injury Treatment
Our post-accident rehabilitation combines acupuncture with soft tissue therapy to accelerate healing from whiplash and musculoskeletal trauma. This approach reduces inflammation, restores mobility, and alleviates pain without pharmaceutical dependence, supporting faster return to normal activities.
Stress Management
This program integrates acupuncture with mindfulness techniques to address anxiety and emotional stress. By regulating nervous system activity and promoting relaxation, we help patients manage chronic stress effects while improving sleep quality and emotional resilience.
People
Karen Kaufman
Ph.D., L.Ac.
Dr. Karen Kaufman combines 13 years of acupuncture practice with psychology research expertise. A graduate of the International Institute of Chinese Medicine, she teaches doctoral acupuncture students and specializes in stress-related health conditions, integrating Eastern and Western medical approaches.
Questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles that cause minimal sensation. Most patients experience deep relaxation during treatments with no significant discomfort.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, migraines, anxiety, post-accident injuries, and stress-related conditions using acupuncture's regulatory effects on the nervous system and inflammation.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with MODA, Regence, Providence, Triwest, and handle Personal Injury Protection claims with pre-certification assistance.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment plans typically start with twice-weekly sessions for two weeks, then adjust frequency based on individual progress and response to care.
What happens during first visit?
Initial appointments include health history review, symptom assessment, and personalized acupuncture treatment followed by discussion of ongoing care plans.
Reviews (7)
Beverly Spalding
Nov 18, 2021
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Amanda is an amazing masseuse! She is kind, sweet, and is really good at her job. I really enjoy her as a person and a massage therapist.
Doug Rogers
Oct 30, 2020
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Just awesome!!!!!!! I have been suffering from middle back pain for over 10 years. Been to chiropractors, doctors, pills, stretching, PT drawings, etc... Michael right away saw that I was bound up in the middle area by muscle locking up my spine like a fist gripping it. He explained to me what was going on and how acupuncture would help by creating little injuries so to speak that allows the blood flow to go to those areas and leave the effected area if I am correct. All I can say is that I started to get relief within 2 visits. They are very welcoming and make you feel at home here. I am glad
Annette
Oct 17, 2019
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For months, I have been experiencing pain in my right upper arm near bicep, and it's been traveling from the elbow, back up to the shoulder and the neck. And it's just been getting worse with everything I do. It started out, I think, with stress, dealing with some family issues. Swinging kettle bells, gardening, computer use, cooking, etc. didn't help matters. Well, I just got home from my first visit, and I am so hopeful based on my first appointment results. When I walked in, i couldn't lift my arm above my waist. This picture was taken after my visit, outside of Michael Johnson's parking lot
K. L.
Sep 23, 2019
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Mike is the only acupuncturist I will see in Salem! His and his staff's level of professionalism and care have helped me with multiple sports-related injuries. I've learned that when I start having pain, scheduling with Innerhealth is my best move to get back on track!
Heather Swanson
Sep 09, 2019
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Wonderful warm service, very responsive and accommodating. A lovely professional and soothing office with great staff!
Kathleen Hambrick
Oct 27, 2018
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I really like this place. I came here to seek help for a frozen shoulder. After seeing my family doctor, getting xrays, doing orthopedic manipulation, and an orthopedic surgeon I was fed up with main stream medicine. I started seeing a great trigger point masseuse (Mike Dukart) and coming to Innerhealth for acupuncture. After two months of massage and acupuncture my frozen shoulder cleared right up!
Michael Johnson is great and the sessions are very relaxing. Highly recommended!
Michael Johnson is great and the sessions are very relaxing. Highly recommended!
Nathan Snyder
Jul 07, 2018
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Before seeing Michael, I had been to multiple professionals to seek help. I really didn't get any relief and felt like I was not progressing. Michael and his staff were great! They made me feel very comfortable from day one. I had no idea what to expect from acupuncture, but after I had my first visit, it felt great! I experienced no pain or discomfort and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I would highly recommend Michael and his team at Innerhealth Clinic and Spa. Thank you
