Optimal Health Acupuncture was founded with the understanding that our body, mind and spirit need to be nurtured not ignored.  Good health may not be good enough for today's hectic lifestyle.  Therefore our goal at OHA is "Optimal Health," so that you can be fully present in your daily life; thriving as opposed to just surviving.  When faced with a health crisis allopathic medicine may only offer symptom relief while ignoring the underlying causes of the condition.  At OHA we see the healing crisis as the means to the cure and utilize the principles of holistic and alternative medicine to treat the root causes so you break free of the disease state.

The path to Optimal Health is not always simple or easy but it need not be overly complicated.  We have to take in whole foods free of processed chemicals as well as integrate movement into our daily routine and finally proper rest.   An OHA practitioner will offer guidance and expert advice while empowering you with the tools and strategies to achieve and maintain lifelong wellness.

We are honored you have chosen OHA  and we commit ourselves to providing you with the highest quality healthcare for you and your loved ones.

From our founder,

Melissa Janette Kopple,

Optimal Health Acupuncture Team

Melissa Janette Kopple, M.S., L.Ac. Dipl. NCCAOM

President/Owner of Optimal Health Acupuncture Melissa J. Kopple M.S., L.Ac. received a B.F.A from NYU in 1990 and her masters from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in 1999. She was inspired to practice Japanese Acupuncture under the tutelage of Master Japanese Acupuncturist Kiiko Matsumoto. Her ability to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicine sets her apart as she has worked in many multi-disciplinary settings.

She is affiliated with Weill Cornell Reproductive Medicine Center NYC, New York Fertility Center, Advanced Sports Medicine and D'Vida Pain Clinic, Oregon.  She has built her reputation on treating patients that are not getting adequate results with traditional western modalities by thoroughly evaluating the patient and utilizing treatment protocols that address the causative factor of the disease or condition.

After years of owning a thriving practice in NYC, NY Melissa fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and made the decision to relocate to the great state of Oregon.  Melissa and her daughter Josie consider Oregon to be home.  When not treating patients she can be found hiking the many beautiful PNW trails or at track meets supporting her daughter who runs on Nike's sponsored youth team.

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