My name is Maria Hanson and I am graduate from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. I earned my Master’s degree in Eastern Medicine. I am excited to join a non-profit practice this next year 2018 after I receive my state acupuncture license.
Everyone wonders at some point, what got you into acupuncture? Some can say they had a plan to get into Eastern Medicine and some can say it was destiny! For me it was God's great plan for my life.. I was previously on a fast track plan to get into Dental Hygiene after many years of experience with Dental Assisting. Then, I met a wonderful woman who took me under her wing taught me botany, aromatherapy, how to make my own tinctures, skin care and herbal medicine from my own backyard. This was the introduction to what I did not yet recognize what would groom me into the person I am today. I had a plan and God's creation had another for me.
After moving to Portland from Eugene, I got into a minor car accident. This is where destiny knocked at the door of my heart. I went to seek treatment and met with a chiropractor who asked me if I had received massage or even acupuncture. I said, massage yes, but acupuncture no. I was nervous at the thought of being poked with needles. Then my doctor asked me what brought me to Portland and I responded, Dental Hygiene school. As he observed, he quickly noticed there was no passion in this field I was planning to dive into. He asked, What is your passion? I responded, I love nature! I love aromatherapy, western herbs and making my own medicine. He smiled, and said I have a person I would like for you to see if you are interested, she is an acupuncturist and I feel she could really help you. This was my new beginning. Soon after, I was lead to Oregon College of Oriental Medicine! So here I am and I am excited to serve you, not everyday can someone say they have found their dream job. I can passionately say I have.
Have a blessed and beautiful day!
Everyone wonders at some point, what got you into acupuncture? Some can say they had a plan to get into Eastern Medicine and some can say it was destiny! For me it was God's great plan for my life.. I was previously on a fast track plan to get into Dental Hygiene after many years of experience with Dental Assisting. Then, I met a wonderful woman who took me under her wing taught me botany, aromatherapy, how to make my own tinctures, skin care and herbal medicine from my own backyard. This was the introduction to what I did not yet recognize what would groom me into the person I am today. I had a plan and God's creation had another for me.
After moving to Portland from Eugene, I got into a minor car accident. This is where destiny knocked at the door of my heart. I went to seek treatment and met with a chiropractor who asked me if I had received massage or even acupuncture. I said, massage yes, but acupuncture no. I was nervous at the thought of being poked with needles. Then my doctor asked me what brought me to Portland and I responded, Dental Hygiene school. As he observed, he quickly noticed there was no passion in this field I was planning to dive into. He asked, What is your passion? I responded, I love nature! I love aromatherapy, western herbs and making my own medicine. He smiled, and said I have a person I would like for you to see if you are interested, she is an acupuncturist and I feel she could really help you. This was my new beginning. Soon after, I was lead to Oregon College of Oriental Medicine! So here I am and I am excited to serve you, not everyday can someone say they have found their dream job. I can passionately say I have.
Have a blessed and beautiful day!