Our Team


As Founder and Director of The Portland Wellness Center, Dr. Gillaspie serves the community as a long established health care provider. She is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland Oregon, and licensed since 1981. Dr. Gillaspie has been in private practice since graduation, which has grown to become The Portland Wellness Center.

In addition to the medical and business aspects of her practice, Dr. Gillaspie has membership, and served as President, of the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is currently a member of the Governor Appointed Board of Naturopathic Examiners and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Gillaspie is now offering Aesthetic medicine services as well.
www.drelainegillaspie.com
First visit? Download Dr. Gillaspie’s New Patient Paperwork (PDF)


For over 20 years, Nancy has worked as a mental health Nurse Practitioner, helping adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder and other mental health issues. Depending on client’s needs and desires, treatment includes learning cognitive-behavioral skills, energy psychology, exploring emotions using a existential-humanistic approach, mindfulness and if needed, medication management. This integrative approach promotes healing, growth and stability empowering a confidant walk forward into life.


“I became a physical therapist because I thought is would be personally and professionally rewarding to aid in reducing or eliminating people’s pain. Today, over 17 years later, this still holds true. I do this by offering effective therapies to help manage your pain or to help you heal from injury or surgery. I believe in the value of movement, flexibility and strength as part of a healthy life, so I’ll educate and empower you to gain these benefits as well.”
www.centrepointpt.biz/


Dr. Stone graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1990 and obtained 2 years of residency training in primary podiatric medicine, orthopedics and surgery, and she is Board Certified in Primary Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics. Dr. Stone has also been educated in natural medicine and a holistic approach to podiatry. The Portland Foot Wellness Center is a provider for BlueCross/Blue Shield, MHN, Aetna, Medicare, ODS, and Evercare. She can also bill other insurances. Dr. Stone’s philosophy of practice is to provide personalized attention to each patient and to look at the whole picture of the patients foot pain and lifestyle, diet, and other medical issues which may be affecting the body’s ability to heal.
www.portlandfootwellnesscenter.com/


Astrid Green, MS, LPC, CSAT is a Master’s Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Since 1993, she has treated individuals, couples, and families experiencing mental health and addiction problems.

Her primary focus is helping sex addicts and their partners heal from sexual betrayal and work towards healthy sexuality. She provides EMI (Eye Movement Integration) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to help realign the body’s energy system and reintegrate traumatic events. She trained with Dr. Patrick Carnes who is the pioneer in the treatment of sexual addiction and became certified in 2005. In addition to providing treatment, she has trained other professionals on the topic of sexual addiction and co-addiction and written articles for the “Wellness Report”.

She belongs to the International Institute For Trauma and Addiction Professionals and is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. Please click on the link to her website for further information.
www.respectfulrecovery.com/


Jeanne Bjorklund is a professional counselor with over 20 years experience in a variety of settings in the Los Angeles area and in the mountain communities of the Sierras. Most recently, she moved to Portland and has added Hospice training and experience to assist clients with grief and transition issues. She has also completed level I Gottman training to provide more practical tools for couples. She has 5 years experience as a children’s therapist in a residential setting. Other of her specialties include working with individuals and their childhood issues (adult children of alcoholics, survivors of abuse, etc.) and helping people with patterns of thinking and behaving that interfere with developing and maintaining satisfying relationships. Jeanne has a masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and is licensed through the state of CA.
You can reach her at or by email jeanne@myportlandcounselor.com. For more information check her web at www.myportlandcounselor.com.


I am on my 9th year as a Massage Therapist and really enjoy my clients and my work with them. I truly believe that it is a mind/body therapy and people absolutely need to take time and connect with the body before things become so out of balance that serious health problems occur. Massage is preventative maintenance and can help with stress related ailments like headaches, tension, regular sleep patterns, sense of well being, work related, muscle holding patterns.

I have been working here at Portland Wellness for 4 years and really like this friendly community. My training includes Hot Stone therapy, Shiatsu acupressure, and prenatal massage. Come see what a difference massage can make.


Developed by a medical doctor in 1875, electrolysis has stood the test of time for both safety and efficacy. Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA. Unlike other hair removal options, professionally performed electrolysis eliminates unwanted hair permanently, with unsurpassed results. Moreover, it does so for the largest variety of skin and hair types.

Electrolysis works on most areas of the body to give you smooth, sleek, healthy looking skin. No other solution claims such universal acceptability and success.

Waxing, threading, and tweezing remove hairs in exactly the same way: by pulling the hair out by its root. These temporary methods require a lifetime of maintenance, and are inconvenient. They may appear inexpensive, but end up costing more due to long term use. Electrolysis offers a permanent solution to the common problem of unwanted hair.

Call for a complimentary consultation, during which you are encouraged to ask any questions you might have and learn more about the process of permanent hair removal. You will also receive $10 off your first treatment!
www.hillsdaleelectrolysis.com/


Carolyn Fidan Esthetics providing the most caring and beneficial aesthetics services. Oregon State Board licensed, working in the field since 1977 receiving extensive training with European skin care and makeup lines. Specific areas of treatment include; acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, dehydration, and sun damaged skin. Deep cleansing facials and micro exfoliations, dermaglide advanced microdermabrasion. A natural way to evenly and safely exfoliate the skin strictly using healthier baking soda crystals.

How does it work?

Our unique procedure uses specifically formulated baking soda crystals that are propelled at high speed across the skin’s surface to efficiently abrade the skin. Micro exfoliation also applies a mild suction to the surface of the skin. The result is a dramatic increase in blood flow and circulation throughout the treated area. This stimulates cell renewal and collagen production. In addition the increased blood flow helps the body carry away toxins and impurities that are stored near the surface of the skin. The combination of exfoliation and increase blood flow leaves you with healthier, clearer, and more youthful looking skin.

What are the benefits?

• Decrease the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age/sun spots
• Improves acne related scarring.
• Increases production of collagen and elastin
• Repairs sun damaged skin
• Stimulates the production of new cells.
• Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone.
• Reduces pore sizes
• Leaves skin silky and smooth
• Over time the result is firmer, and more youthful looking skin.

Does micro exfoliation treatment hurt, and will I have any downtime?

Micro exfoliation is a relatively painless procedure. Immediately following the treatment your skin will have a vibrant, healthy appearance as well as a smooth texture. Our unique baking soda treatment will allow you to resume your day without downtime.

How often do I need treatment?

Treatments are usually performed in a series of six with the first three treatments scheduled once per week and the next three treatments at two week intervals. Once the desired results are achieved maintenance treatments can be performed once every 4 to 6 weeks.

European skin care line France Laure from Montreal/Quebec Canada. Since 1970. Botanicals and Marine extracts and vitamin elements delivers results that you can see and feel.

Skin Care Packages and gift certificates are available for microdermabrasion and deep cleansing facials.

To make an appointment please call Carolyn Fidan Esthetics at 503.317.3322. Visit Carolyn’s website at www.carolynfidan.com

Debbie Taylor is a certified hypnotherapist, and NLP practitioner. She is a graduate of Knightsbridge Institute in Portland, Oregon. She has a Masters degree in Organizational Management and over 20 years experience working with children and families in public and private education as a teacher and administrator. As a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and Portland Hypnotherapy.org, Debbie has learned analytical hypnosis techniques and applies them in a professional setting. Her clients have had great success using hypnosis to deal with weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety management, ADHD management, phobias, grief, time management, and more.

"My goal is to provide my clients with a safe, comfortable environment in which to face and resolve any obstacles generating stress or suffering in their life situation."
www.intuitivehypnosisportland.com/

Cynthia "CJ" Strauss, MA, is pleased to be a part of the healing team at the Portland Wellness Center . Always curious, she loves learning about people and hearing their stories. CJ did her undergraduate studies in Anthropology at UC San Diego and has a fundamental respect for diversity in perspective and worldview. CJ began counseling and research in 1997, with her certification and work in smoking-cessation. Since receiving her MA in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark College , her focus has been more on mental health, development and relational issues. CJ is committed to the local community and to counseling professionals as well, volunteering at William Temple House and serving on the board of the Oregon Counseling Association.
www.bloom-counseling.com/

Dr. Rhead grew up in Idaho. He graduated from Boise State University and from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR. Dr. Rhead has done extensive training in Manual Therapy. He is a Practitioner of Lowen Systems: Dynamic Manual Interface Therapy. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and likes to kayak on the river.