Dr. Crystal Ford
DACM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.

Dr. Ford is a dedicated practitioner whose goal is to provide her patients with the best possible care utilizing her expertise in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Ford obtained her Masters Degree in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, the #1 ranked school for Acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the nation.

She furthered her knowledge while studying in China in 2018 with top doctors at Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Dr. Ford received her doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 2019, and is one of 7% of acupuncturists in the US that go on to become doctors.

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• Oregon State Licensed Acupuncturist and Nationally Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture Chinese Medicine (Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, California)
• Masters Degree in Acupuncture Chinese Medicine (Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland Oregon)
• Advanced Hospital studies at Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Fuzhou, China)
• Acupuncture Detox Specialist (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association)
• Trained in Qi Gong & TaiJi

Joel Amezcua
MTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac. 

Joel’s background in western science and eastern medicine has led him to a belief in an integrated and collaborative approach to helping his patients achieve their health goals. Over the past 20 years of his career in Central Oregon, he has had an opportunity to work closely with yoga instructors, Naturopathic physicians, Physical Therapists, Massage therapists and Nurses, which has increased his knowledge of what these other modalities have to offer patients.

Joel has come to specialize in Orthopedic/Sports acupuncture. This approach incorporates orthopedic assessments and more of an anatomical technique without compromising the paradigms of Traditional Chinese medicine. During his career he has had experience working with elite athletes, injured workers, car accident victims, chronic pain sufferers as well as people at end of life. This has led him to an understanding of what specific techniques will lead to a faster recovery for a patient to return to a better quality of life.

He believes in the human potential of all of his patients and helps guide them so they can become “their own best doctor”.

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• Oregon State Licensed Acupuncturist and Nationally Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Chinese medicine at Five Branches University receiving his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine with an emphasis in sports medicine
• Degree of National Diplomat of Oriental Medicine
• Master’s degree in medical Qigong
• Biology degree from UC Santa Cruz and a teaching degree

Dr. Aleia Tipton
DTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.

Dr. Tipton is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a passion for helping people achieve their best quality of life. In additional to acupuncture and herbal recommendations, Aleia uses nutrition, mindfulness and movement as tools for patients to attain their individual health goals.

Aleia attended University of Oregon and University of Tarapaca in Northern Chile studying integrative medicine and International Public Health before completing her Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) in Santa Cruz, California at Five Branches University.

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• Oregon State Licensed Acupuncturist and Nationally Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture Chinese Medicine (Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, California)
• University of Oregon and University of Tarapaca in Northern Chile studying integrative medicine and International Public Health
• Trained in Qi Gong

Aileen Deocampo-Day
Licensed Massage Therapist #25679

Aileen specializes in therapeutic massage with the intent to balance the body.  By adjusting to the patient’s needs, Aileen has hands of intuition that will give you nurturing comfort while providing therapeutic techniques to give you the proper care your body needs.

She understands that every person has unique challenges and preferences, and prides herself in being able to hone into the needs of each individual.

She has knowledge and passion for many different specialties, including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Hot Stones, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue and Stretching Techniques.

• Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Oregon
• Graduate of Massage Therapy at Sage School of Massage and Esthetics in Bend, Oregon
• Specialties include: Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Hot Stones, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue and Stretching Techniques.

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Deschutes Acupuncture practices strict acupuncture (TCM) in Bend Oregon and uses authentic TCM treatments designed to complement one another, giving you the power to maintain a balanced health and feel better again. 

Deschutes Acupuncture is located at 339 SW Century Dr., in Bend Oregon. This is a clinic practicing multiple modalities within Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, directed by Dr. Crystal Ford, DACM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac., a Chinese Medicine practitioner. 

Our clinic strives to maintain a high level of prestige and professionalism.  Our goal is to improve the quality of life of our patients by bringing harmony to the whole body.  

We are an established Bend Oregon Acupuncture Clinic and Chinese Herbal Medicinary treating our community.

Deschutes Acupuncture, a Bend Oregon Acupuncture Clinic