About
Dr. Denise Adán L.Ac.
(She/Her)
Clinical Expertise:
Dr. Denise Adán, DACM, L.Ac., earned her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon. Committed to clinical excellence, she advanced her training through OCOM’s doctoral program, graduating with her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) in 2024. Dr. Adán specializes in acute and chronic pain management, motor vehicle and injury recovery, nervous system regulation, and hormonal health. She also brings deep clinical experience to treating mental health challenges, PTSD, and dysautonomic conditions. Passionate about health equity, she has dedicated much of her career to serving immigrant populations, children of immigrants, and multicultural individuals.
Denise’s Why:
Raised in Chicago within vibrant Polish and Mexican immigrant communities, Dr. Adán’s bicultural upbringing deeply shapes her clinical lens. Seeing firsthand how underserved immigrant populations lacked access and referrals to holistic treatments, she chose to study East Asian Medicine to bridge this gap and provide vital health education.
Simultaneously, her unique upbringing gave her a profound understanding of how deeply cultural norms shape health choices, beliefs, and lifestyles across all populations. By bringing this awareness to her East Asian Medicine practice, she delivers inclusive, culturally responsive care that meets the needs of patients from any background, ensuring everyone receives the personalized treatment they deserve.
Her clinical empathy is also rooted in her own healing journey. After enduring four separate car accidents throughout her youth, she experienced years of severe chronic pain and structural dysfunction. After finding little relief through conventional chiropractic care, massage, physical therapy or allopathic medicine, she turned to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. This combination successfully restored her physical mobility and resolved her pain, inspiring her lifelong dedication to helping others do the same.
Personal Life:
Outside the clinic, Denise is a devoted mother to her dog, cat, and turtle, as well as a supportive parent figure to her partner’s young daughter. Her happy place is exploring local farmers' markets and spending time in the kitchen. She loves experimenting with new recipes, but always finds her way back to the classic Polish and Mexican dishes she grew up with.
Offerings:
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, bodywork: Tuina, Shiatsu, fire cupping and gua sha, moxibustion, Qi Gong, iRest meditation and alpha-stim therapy.
Acupuncture Styles:
Japanese, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), orthopedic, trigger point/dry needling, electroacupuncture, Master Tung.
Mandalyn Ivy Bunker L.Ac.
(They/Them)
Clinical Expertise:
Mandalyn Ivy Bunker MAcOM, L.Ac. earned their Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Their clinical specialties include pain and injury management, mental health and trauma support, nervous system regulation, and internal medicine - with a specific focus on digestive and hormonal health. They have worked heavily with the queer community, Veterans and survivors of various experiences.
Mandalyn’s Why:
At the core of Mandalyn's practice is a belief that effective healthcare should be accessible, not restricted by costly testing or prescription drugs. They are passionate about reaching those who struggle to find or afford quality care. This dedication is reflected in their commitment to offering affirming, inclusive care to the queer community, alongside gentle, safe options for individuals navigating and recovering from domestic violence.
Personal Life:
Outside the clinic, Mandalyn is a proud parent to their child and a loving pup. They find their zen in their vegetable garden and at local punk and metal shows. You can often find them recharging on walks around Portland, bringing a playful, mindful perspective to daily life inspired by the teachings of Taoism and Buddhism.
Offerings:
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, bodywork: Tuina, Shiatsu, fire cupping and gua sha, moxibustion, Qi Gong and alpha-stim therapy.
Acupuncture Styles:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), balance style, orthopedic, trigger point/dry needling and electroacupuncture.
Bailey Rosario Adán
(She/Her)
Clinical Expertise:
Over the last two years, Bailey has been a source of comfort and quiet support for our patients at Meeha Mindbody Acupuncture. She has an intuitive ability to connect with individuals who need help regulating their nervous systems or emotions without needing a single word. Her presence fills the clinic with joy and lightheartedness, as well as a deep sense of grounded safety.
Bailey's Why:
You can take the dog off the farm, but you can’t take away her passion for work! As a puppy, Bailey was herding cattle with her mom when a cow struck and broke her rear right leg. After that ordeal, she decided cows were officially not her thing, which is how she found her way into Dr. Adan's loving care. While she is now completely satisfied with city life - enjoying air conditioning, premium food, "endless" snacks, and her favorite pillows - she still possesses a deep sense of purpose. Her love of people and gentle temperament make her the perfect clinic dog, often seeking to comfort those who need it. Bailey takes immense pride in the presence she provides and truly looks forward to greeting her patients!
Personal Life:
Bailey’s social calendar is just as full outside the clinic! She is a neighborhood favorite with plenty of local friends who visit her often. Her favorite adventures include hiking through the woods and splashing in the water on warm summer days. When she is relaxing at home, she uses a set of talking buttons to communicate her needs, frequently pressing the one that asks for cuddles and snacks.
Offerings:
Tail wags, smiles, sit, paw, spin, lay down, roll-over, fetch with zebra toy, and cuddling your foot during intake.
The Meeha Mission
Our mission is to address the social disparities in healthcare through the use of Acupuncture and holistic medicine practices with the specific intent to serve immigrant and underserved communities in the Portland area. Denise Adán's passion is fueled by her experience growing up in the Mexican and Polish immigrant communities of Chicago and seeing preventable and manageable health issues progress unnecessarily due to poor case management and minimal access to alternative health care.
The Meaning of Meeha
The business name is in honor of my father, Isidro Escobar Adán, who passed in 2014 of NAFLD. Like all little Latina girls, my father would call me “mija”, pronounced "meeha". This term is an affectionate way to address females in Spanish, meaning “my daughter”, “sweetheart” or “dear”. Whenever I approach a new challenge I always hear my father saying “you can do this, mija” and to bless my path as a healer Meeha Mindbody Acupuncture was born.