Watershed Wellness podcast
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis podcast covers the practitioners, modalities, passions, topics & conversations of the team and community of Watershed Wellness. Located on the mighty Columbia River in Astoria, OR, the clinic integrates acupuncture, Chinese herbalism, Naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, organic skincare and a compassionate, intentional approach to healthcare.The podcast is run and promoted by clinic co-owner Eric Grey, MS, LAc who previously taught Chinese medicine and practice management for a decade at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. He is joined by other Watershed practitioners and members of the community to discuss a wide range of topics. We're currently in our second season, begun in March 2022.Please visit our website at watershedwellnessastoria.com/podcast/ to learn more about us and the podcast, and to give us feedback and suggestions. Thank you for listening!
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Episodes
Digging into the Earth with the Spleen & Stomach
June 02, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWe're back to the organ systems podcasts, this time connecting two organ systems that are commonly discussed together - the Spleen & Stomach! These organ systems, commonly associated with the Earth elemental phase, are CENTRAL in more ways than one. Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of Chinese medical symbolism, and learn a little about your digestion & immune system in the process. Lots of supplemental information for you today, any/all of the links below will help you ma...
The Large Intestine organ system & letting go
March 22, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWe've reached the all-important Large Intestine in our cycle of the organ systems! In this podcast, I discuss the basic functions of the Large Intestine, the course of the Large Intestine acupuncture channel, and then move to explore some of the symbolism involved with this important, but sometimes ignored, organ system. We talk about letting go and touch into how Chinese medical symbolism can bring us into a new relationship with our bodies, as well as some of the ways this system is used i...
Understanding & Treatment of the Lung using Chinese Medical Symbolism
February 22, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the latest installment of our 12 organ systems podcast, we discuss one of the most important organs in the body - the Lung. As with the previous entrants in this series, we use the symbolic information compiled by the ancient Chinese to come to a deeper understanding of the Lung and its use in treatment. Eric talks about the Metal phase element, the course of the Lung acupuncture channel, some ancient text information of relevance, and the basics of how the Lung is used in the treatment...
The liver organ system & the treatment of gynecological conditions
January 27, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, the first in 2023 and the third of the organ system series by Eric Grey, we discuss one of the most important Chinese medicine organ systems - Gān 肝, the Liver! I first discuss some slight changes to the series to make it simpler and more applicable to everyday concerns. Then we talk about the major symbols associated with the Liver & dive into the organ clock as it relates to this multi-purpose and regenerative organ. Finally, we discuss the importance of the Liver in gyn...
Understanding the Gallbladder through the symbolism of Chinese medicine
December 24, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIt's another entry in our 12 organ systems of Chinese medicine series! This time, we look at an organ some of you may no longer have in your body - the Gallbladder! Eric discusses why its removal doesn't much matter to acupuncturists and then explores the many fascinating symbolic categories of information associated with this important organ system. To get oriented around the information Eric discusses, be sure to check out the intro podcast linked here. And use any of the links below to...
Amanda Koennecke discusses rosehips, winter skincare & our food drive!
December 07, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MBI was happy to have Amanda Koennecke, LE on the podcast again - always a fun guest. We have an enjoyable chat about winter skincare concerns, her annual harvest of Vitamin C rich rosehips & the winter skincare special that will be running through March. We also spent a little time talking about our 4th annual Winter Food Drive in partnership with Clatsop Community Action. If you donate to the food drive, you can be entered to win a $100 gift certificate usable for products & services at ...
Eric Grey discusses the Triple Burner organ system of Chinese medicine
November 23, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBNOTE : In the originally uploaded version of this podcast I made a minor error in the dates on the Gregorian calendar associated with the Triple Burner. It was corrected and reuploaded on 12/2/22). This is the second podcast in a 13 part series that will be released one per month. In the last episode, Eric provided a basic introduction to the Chinese medicine concept of organ systems. If you've not listened to it yet, and are new to Chinese medicine, you should go back and listen to that fi...
Eric Grey introduces the Chinese medicine concept of organ systems
November 17, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThis is the first of a 13 episode series that will cover some rich and useful information about the Chinese medicine concept of organ systems. In this introduction to the series, Eric Grey discusses the basics of Chinese medicine symbolism with a particular focus on organ systems. You'll learn about what makes the ancient Chinese way of looking at organ systems different from conventional biomedical ideas, and why that's important. This information will be useful as we unpack the 12 organ ...
From cruise ships to Texas to the rainy North Coast - An intro to Ryan McAfee, LAc
November 03, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode, we get to know new acupuncturist Ryan McAfee a little better. He discusses his education, his experience providing acupuncture on a cruise ship, and how he's finding life on the North Coast so far. We discuss a special type of acupuncture known as Tung (pronounced Dung) style acupuncture, great for treating chronic pain, which we'll hope to follow-up on in a future episode. Enjoy - and if you're looking for acupuncture treatment, Ryan has plenty of availability on his bran...
Amanda Koennecke discusses autumn skincare, the spooky season & esthetics expansion
October 20, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBIn this episode, I talk with Amanda Koennecke our local skincare master & now department head of the growing esthetics department at Watershed Wellness. We discuss a delicious and seasonally appropriate facial special as well as some general principles of skincare in the autumn with an appearance by Chinese medicine theory. We finish up discussing our latest esthetics hire - Lilly Galles - and how wonderful it is to have colleagues in the work we do here at Watershed. Enjoy - and act fast...
Tia McBride, LMT discusses the importance of therapeutic breast massage
October 06, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBIn this episode, I bring on Tia McBride, LMT for her first Watershed Wellness podcast appearance. Tia has joined WW already prepared with a great new skillset for the North Coast community - therapeutic breast massage. Since most people haven't heard of the importance and regulation of this important modality, we wanted to hear from Tia how it works and what folks should look for when seeking it out. If you'd like to learn more about Tia, you can visit our website. And for some additional r...
Excellent Massage Therapy Goals & Principles with Amanda Barp, LMT
June 30, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAmanda Barp has been practicing massage therapy for 17 years - a very long time for a profession that demands a lot from the practitioner! We start out this podcast talking about her career so far and how she's managed to stick around much longer than the average practitioner. After a brief visit to the changes brought by COVID-19, we begin a tour of the goals and principles that underlie the entire Massage Therapy department at our clinic. Amanda lays out the basic goals and then explores ...
Staying inspired & bringing holistic skincare to the whole community
June 16, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, I bring back holistic skincare & Eminence Organics expert Amanda Koennecke, LE. We start out talking about what it takes to stay inspired in a profession after a decade or two (hint: it has to do with our CLIENTS). After a brief chat about the curious experience of being part of rural healthcare in America, we begin to talk about some of the special demographics that Amanda seeks out in her practice. While anybody can benefit from a great facial, Amanda has gone out of the...
Naturopathic Medicine : Essentials & Peculiarities
June 02, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Melinda Nickels, ND, LAc, this time discussing some specifics about Naturopathic medicine, and her focus on homeopathic treatment. Naturopathic medicine is a diverse system that includes many modalities - this episode will get you started in understanding it. But, if you want more information, check out the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, or this page created by National University of Natural Medicine, where Melinda and ...
Always learning - a conversation with Dr. Melinda Nickels, ND, LAc
May 13, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, I sat down with Melinda Nickels to discuss her training and her perspective on her profession. Or rather - her professions - as in multiple! Dr. Nickels is a licensed acupuncturist, but also a Naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic doctors have many of the same capacities as MDs and DOs with regards to scope of practice, but come from a different perspective. You can learn more about Naturopathic medicine by clicking this link. Melinda shares the story of how she came to Naturop...
An intro to end-of-life care with acupuncture
April 30, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MBIn this episode, Todd Garrity, LAc, and I discuss the use of acupuncture during end-of-life care. Todd has a keen interest in helping people through this important phase of life and has sought extensive continuing education to help him be of most help to people facing the dying process. Todd discusses the basics of how end-of-life acupuncture works, and discusses some of the theories behind why it is helpful. He also shares a little bit about his training and personal connection with this p...
Acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of all kinds of pain
April 14, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBIn this episode, we continue the conversation with Todd Garrity, LAc, this time discussing how he approaches pain relief in his acupuncture practice. While most people know that acupuncture can treat pain, there is a lot more to it than sticking needles into painful muscles. In particular, Todd's use of the Korean Hand Therapy system presents an alternative approach, which we discuss here as well as in videos on our Youtube channel. Don't forget to leave us questions, topics and feedback...
Introduction to acupuncturist Todd Garrity
March 31, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBThe Watershed Wellness podcast is back! After a long hiatus, we're back to it and start off with a brief introduction to acupuncturist Todd Garrity, LAc. Todd came to the clinic from Colorado just before the pandemic changed all our lives. So, while he's been here a while - we've not been able to hear from him on the podcast. In this episode he discusses what brought him to the medicine - and his early career arc. In future episodes, we will dig into what Todd's most excited about in his pr...
WW Podcast 17 - Rowan Everard and the anatomy of an acupuncture appointment
March 28, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, Rowan Everard, LAc and Eric Grey, LAc discuss what an acupuncture appointment actually looks like. While every practitioner is different, Rowan articulates a flow that is fairly similar to most Watershed Wellness practitioners. Rowan answers questions like: What is the intake process like? Does the practitioner leave the room during treatment? What if the patient is nervous or having trouble with treatment? What happens while you're getting acupuncture? and more... P...
WW Podcast 16 - Amanda Koennecke lays out the foundations of her unique approach to skin care
March 12, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBWe're back in action with the Watershed Wellness podcast. We'll be releasing episodes every 2 weeks or so, and continuing on with our focus on highlighting our fantastic practitioners while adding some new content types and creative approaches to healthcare podcasting. We've moved our podcast archive over to the Astoria website. You can find the full podcast archive there, as well as here on Buzzsprout. In this episode, we bring Amanda Koennecke, licensed esthetician and WW PDX office maes...
WW Podcast 15 - Amanda Koennecke, LE and summer skin pitfalls + maintaining a routine
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.99 MBThe second and last part of this short series, Amanda Koennecke and Eric Grey, LAc discuss common skincare pitfalls in the summer & how to maintain a routine even when things are hectic. Yep, we scheduled this one back around solstice - relive that longest day of the year! ;)
WW Podcast 14 - Amanda Koennecke, LE discusses facial health basics & skincare simplicity
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.07 MBIn this first part of a two-part series, Eric talks to Amanda Koennecke, esthetics specialist, and central WW team member, about her skin care practice & Eminence Organics, the skincare line we love so much at the clinic. In this podcast, we discuss how to find a simple but effective skincare routine and the relationship between holistic health and esthetics. Look for the next part coming soon.
WW Podcast 13 - Eric & Amanda talk about non-judgment in healthcare
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, Amanda Barp, LMT, RYT and Eric Grey discuss a common theme in both their practices - the foundation of non-judgment that lies at the heart of all great healthcare. Body image, social mores, political positions and more can all work to thwart people's desire to seek out the care that they need. At WW we do our utmost to ensure this doesn't impact our patients, and in this podcast, we reveal a bit more about our thinking and approach.
WW Podcast 12 - Watershed Wellness yoga, peak poses & doing yoga without injury
December 11, 2017 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, Amanda Barp, LMT, RYT and Eric dig into how yoga and movement are approached at Watershed Wellness. We talk about the different types of classes available, why it's so important to have different ways to access movement, and how a nuanced approach to movement allows people to avoid injury. Info about the new upcoming schedule change & our new yoga app! Relevant WW content Yoga and pilates at Watershed Wellness A little tour of the yoga and clinic space in Astoria Beginnin...
WW Podcast 11 - Chinese medicine roundtable : Classical medicine, autumn & going within
November 01, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, Eric Grey, LAc , Melinda Wheeler, LAc , and Rowan Everard, LAc have fun chatting about classical Chinese medicine (as opposed to traditional Chinese medicine), autumnal symbolism and the vital function of slowing down & going within during this important season. Relevant links Chinese medicine at Watershed Wellness An article by Eric on his scholarly website about the Lung organ system from a classical perspective Another autumn/lung post by Eric on his website
WW Podcast 10 - Amanda Barp, LMT, RYT on massage and how she wants to make yoga accessible to you
September 06, 2017 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, Amanda Barp, LMT and Eric talk about Amanda's massage practice, especially how she likes to combine more focused and more relaxation-based work. But the bulk of the episode is about Amanda's yoga lineage, how she wants to bring yoga to people who don't ordinarily access it. Enjoy! Relevant WW content Yoga and pilates at Watershed Wellness A little tour of the yoga and clinic space in Astoria Beginning yoga in Astoria - is it for you? The movement class schedule
WW Podcast 9 - Eric Grey, LAc discusses chronic pain relief and the patient-practitioner relationship
August 30, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this episode of the podcast, WW co-founder and acupuncturist Eric Grey, LAc discusses the treatment of pain, especially chronic pain, and what surprises patients about that process. Delving into the unique character of acupuncture, the relationship of patient and practitioner and the holistic framework that allows us to resolve pain for good, this is a quick listen for anyone with an interest in the East Asian medicine approach to health.
WW Podcast 8 - Melinda Wheeler, LAc discusses her practice, the path of healing & how to make easier life changes
August 16, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, Melinda Wheeler, LAc is interviewed about her path to her own healing & her profession, the sane way to make life changes and more. Note that we had a few sound issues with this episode, but I think Melinda's energy comes through just fine. Relevant WW content Chinese medicine at Watershed Wellness One of Melinda's recent articles, exploring the relationship of the Heart and Stomach The first of a series of articles about Chinese medicine and digestive health, written by ...
WW Podcast 7 - Three common misconceptions about acupuncture (it's ok, really!)
July 26, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.64 MBIn this episode, Eric Grey, LAc welcomes back himself (!) to talk about 3 common misconceptions about Chinese medicine and acupuncture. First, he talks about the elephant in the room - NEEDLES! Yes, he's scared of them too. Next, he discusses the education and training of American acupuncturists. Finally, he discusses the idea that acupuncture only treats pain - an idea that runs contrary to his experience in clinical practice. Enjoy! Relevant WW content Chinese medicine at Watershed Wellne...
WW Podcast 6 - Talking with Dr. DeAun Nelson, ND about Naturopathic Practice and Health at Every Size
July 12, 2017 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, I talk to Watershed Wellness - Portland Naturopathic Doctor DeAun Nelson about what brought her to Naturopathic medicine, what gets her excited about practice and how you can connect with her. But the podcast really takes off when we delve into Dr. Nelson's favorite topic - weight neutral healthcare and Health At Every Size (TM). You'll hear some basic definitions, discussion about weight stigma in healthcare (and beyond) and a few hints about what future podcast discussions...
WW Podcast 5 - How making small, careful changes result in lasting lifestyle transformation, with Eric Grey, MS, LAc
June 21, 2017 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBIn this episode, Eric discusses an important aspect of his own practice - helping people to make various lifestyle changes to support their healing. He's seen lots of ways this works and lots of ways that don't, and wants to share a few tips and tricks that he's seen help his own patients make the changes they want, and need, to make.For more about Eric, check out the website at : http://www.watershedwellnessastoria.com/practitioners/about-eric/
WW Podcast 4 - Talking the Naturopathic approach, seasonal allergies and more with Dr. Ann Holland, ND, LAc
June 06, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.93 MBIn this episode, I take with Dr. Ann Holland, ND, LAc, one of Watershed Wellness' wonderful Naturopathic doctors. Since she holds licenses in both Naturopathic medicine AND acupuncture, she has unique tools and perspectives on the illnesses that people encounter everyday. She briefly discusses a spring and summer scourge - seasonal allergies - and how she looks at that disorder in a nuanced way.For more about Dr. Holland, you can check out her bio on the Watershed Wellness Portland site here!
WW Podcast 3 - Getting to know Rowan Everard, LAc
May 31, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, Eric interviews Rowan Everard, LAc, the newest acupuncturist at Watershed Wellness. Practicing in Portland, Rowan has a special interest in the treatment of mental-emotional difficulties as well as in supporting the LGBT community. In this podcast, we chat about that and much more, including the teachers who influenced him, and what he's excited about with his WW practice. Enjoy!
WW Podcast 2 - Our approach to health, healing and patients
May 24, 2017 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this episode, Eric Grey discusses what he sees as some foundational principles that lie at the heart of natural medicine as we practice it at Watershed Wellness. In exploring these themes, we provide context for the conversations to come on the podcast, as well as helping you get to know our practice better.Check out the podcast at watershedwellnesspodcast.com, share with your friends, and we always love feedback!
WW Podcast 1 - A brief introduction to our creative healthcare podcast
May 15, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.85 MBIn this introductory episode, Eric talks a little about the clinic, why we decided to do this podcast, and what you can expect coming up in future episodes. Don't forget to visit www.watershedwellnesspodcast.com for more information, to sign up for newsletter updates of the latest shows, and more. Be well!