OFFERINGS

ACUPUNCTURE without needles
in-person or remote via video / phone
$110 60 min / $150 90 min
(Cash preferred, $10 discount)

Using Classical Chinese Medicine principles, Channel Transmission seeks to bring the body and mind into balance in the same way as acupuncture & other manual techniques. 

These sessions follow the same format as a conventional treatment session: greeting and deciding what to work on in the moment followed by a treatment tuned to where you need support. The treatment is adaptable and delivered via touch (or no touch), tuning forks, intention and focus. 

Needles are an efficient tool for moving Qi, but they are not the point. 

My confidence in and ability to offer this practice comes from my training under Ann Cecil-Sterman  (2024), Chelu Healing (2022 - 2023, Reiki 2), the Blue Iris Mystery School (2010 - 2012), and attending to energy through music and within my community. 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Traditional Classical Chinese Medicine can be useful for any health-related indication; it is especially useful to:

• calm the mind
• relieve pain
• treat allergies, colds, and respiratory ailments
• support and alleviate symptoms of chronic illness
• prevent progression of various health diagnoses
• support healthier digestion
• improve fertility, alleviate symptoms and support pregnancy, postpartum support for the birth parent
• regulate hormones; e.g. gender transition, menopause, pre-menstrual symptoms, mood swings
• get "unstuck" during transitional moments of life

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EAR SEEDS
in-person sliding scale $10 - $50
or by mail + video call $110

Pack of 20 seeds, application and guidance for DIY use

Ear seeds are applied to acu-points in the ear. They are tiny metal balls on a transparent adhesive backing that stay in place for a few days and passively stimulate the points. They look pretty. 

This is also a safe, easy, empowering way to care for specific symptoms independently. A session will include gathering health history and creating several supportive placement patterns for at-home application. 

Ear seeds are available during in-person sessions 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Ear Seeds can be helpful for:

• stress management
• managing sensory overload
• relieving hay fever symptoms
• sleep support
• pain relief
• calming the nervous system
• digestive support
• soothing after an acute trauma
• hormonal regulation support
• and much more

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ACCESSIBILITY IS INTEGRAL TO THE MEDICINE​​
I am grateful to be able to offer lower cost rates and I am very open to trades, please do not hesitate to inquire. My cash rate is $10 less than listed pricing and I am otherwise able to accept Venmo or Bank Transfer (UK). I am unable to accept insurance at this time. Prices subject to change as I build my practice. 

Watch this space and my mailing list for lower-cost group offerings and self-care learning opportunities.

Classical Chinese Medicine & Traditional Medicine

Acupuncture & Channel Transmission are safe, effective, and can be helpful for everything. If you are experiencing emotional imbalances, hayfever, pain, headaches, muscular or joint problems, chronic or acute illness, skin issues, transitional or menopausal issues, menstrual problems, sleep issues, feelings of "stuckness", or are looking to improve your general well-being, working with the Channels could be right for you. 

Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine have been recorded, cultivated, and researched for thousands of years. Though this practice is often referred to as 'Chinese Medicine', there are meaningful tributaries to the body of knowledge from other parts of East & South Asia and contemporary developments all over the world. 
There are many ways to practice.

In my practice, I use Classical Chinese Medicine principles to inform my treatments. I use meditative intention, auriculotherapy, and other techniques I've collected from my colleagues and studies. Each treatment is unique.

​I love sharing knowledge and am happy to have a 10 - 15 min pressure-free phone consultation to answer questions or listen and give honest feedback. Curiosity welcome.

What to expect from a session:
I'll collect information to guide your treatment. All clinic notes will be kept in professional confidentiality, including if we share community. A full intake session takes 90 min and includes treatment. This allows me to analyse the greater constellation of your health and make more refined decisions about how to proceed. ​

In the UK & Oregon, I use sterilised, single-use acupuncture needles and thorough health & safety protocol. I am not yet licensed to use needles in Washington State. In either context, I center consent in my practice and am happy to adjust treatments based on your comfort and sense of security. The sensations that accompany this medicine can be subtle or quite strong. 

Treatment will include looking into where you can support your own health outside of our sessions. This may include dietary and lifestyle advice through a CCM lens. You can expect body neutrality, sensitivity around the complexities of food & eating, and support from me as we explore what that could look like in your life. ​

Typical appointments last between 45 - 60 minutes. A single session is useful and receiving regular treatments (1-4x / mo) is highly beneficial. If I do not think that you need my specific treatments anymore, I will bring that up with you rather than continuing to treat you indefinitely. You are welcome to do the same, of course. 

Accessibility. Heartbeat House has stepped access to the building and my clinic space is on the ground floor. There is also a single occupancy bathroom. On a case-by-case basis, I am able to do external visits, especially if accessibility is an issue. Remote sessions are available globally via video or phone call. I am happy to wear a mask and be more mindful of airborne contagions, if asked, and will sometimes wear one of my own choosing.

​I strive to keep my clinic a safe space to be yourself & be comfortable.

Erica Freas Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)

I am trained in and inspired by, Daoist medicine. My background is in music, conflict resolution, songwriting, teaching, and energy work. 

The lineages that have informed my healing practices can be traced to these significant sources:

I studied under ​Ann Cecil Sterman as a member of her 2024 Classical Acupuncture and Remote Healer Mentorship. Cecil Sterman is  a masterful practitioner, author, teacher and leading advocate for the practice and understanding of Classical Chinese Medicine in the present day. Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) utilizes the Complement Channels, as opposed to the pattern diagnosis and focus on individual point functions of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). CCM principles and practice inform the vast majority of my treatments. The results are profound. 

In the 1970 - 80's, radical healthcare workers founded one of North America’s earliest community acupuncture projects, Lincoln Detox Center in the Bronx. They did this by learning, using, and teaching acupuncture as a form of mutual aid and community care. John Tindall ( Yuan Traditional Medicine College, London) brought the practice of community auricular acupuncture back from the Lincoln Detox to the UK in the mid 1980's. I studied Auricular Acupuncture at Yuan TMC under Tindall and qualified in 2022. 

I have studied Daoist Internal Arts & Qi Gong with Lindsey Wei of Wudang White Horse. Becoming aware of Daoist principles of relationship with,  and stewardship of, the earth and the wild world gave voice and shape to beliefs and lifeways that have always been true for me. Each of us is a universe, a world, an ecosystem to steward. This care and healing has impact greater than our selves. 

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College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (Reading). I earned a licentiate and a BSc(hons) degree from CICM in 2023 alongside a foundational understanding of the medicine. 

Deep Personal Curiosity. I have also studied under Lindsey Wei, Sakina Di Pace, Philip Weeks, Cherene Roberts, Colette Gardiner, and many more. The vast web of potential for exploration within this field continues to excite me and each new thread informs my practice. ​

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Ultimately, I hold space for people's intentional, ongoing healing. When you choose to bring support into your life, whatever the method, showing up is an integral part of the transformation that will come through that work.

I look forward to learning more about what we can achieve together. Your future self will thank you for showing up.

I have had several sessions with Erica and have experienced amazing improvements in my sleep and overall emotional wellbeing. Highly recommend!

“Erica has such a gift and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity for us to work together…I have felt nurtured and supported in every session and not only made a full recovery but have worked on some longer changes for my overall health and development.”

“…I can genuinely say that their practice is unlike any other. From the moment you step into their clinic, you feel at ease in a safe space that immediately sets the tone for a great treatment … Erica has been a key part of my healing journey and I am very grateful for their care. I always leave feeling more in tune with myself. Highly recommend.”

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It is important that you feel good about your choice of acupuncturist. I offer a complimentary 10-15 minute phone consultation to discuss whether I am a good fit for your situation.