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Natasha Colburn, LAc

Portland Acupuncturist

Kiiko Style Acupuncture

"Natasha has been practicing acupuncture since 1999. She currently has been using Kiiko Style, which uses specific palpation techniques to determine the deeper structural and constitutional imbalances which may underlie a patient’s symptoms."

About Natasha Colburn

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Natasha has been practicing acupuncture happily since 1999. She treats all manner of conditions with a variety of techniques including acupuncture, massage, gua sha, cupping and herbal medicine.

She is very excited to have studied Kiiko Style Acupuncture with Kiiko Matsumoto and Monica Kobylecka. Kiiko Style uses specific palpation techniques to determine the deeper structural and constitutional imbalances which may underlie a patient’s symptoms. Treating the deeper levels, along with the symptoms, helps to cut through complex problems and brings a more complete and lasting healing. Patients (and she!) are often amazed and delighted at the immediate changes that can be felt during a treatment.

When not at the clinic, she may be seen around Sellwood, walking Lucy the Three-Legged Dog with her brilliant son and superhero husband. She loves good food with good friends, eggbeaters, art and a knitting project to lose herself in. Her most recent project involves learning and reciting the entire Star Wars Saga because her kid, for some reason, must know the details, though the movies are too scary for him watch.

Conditions Commonly Treated

  • Emotional Health: stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression, PTSD, and the emotional component of chronic pain and/or disease
  • Sexual Health: low libido, pregnancy and post partum health, fertility enhancement for men & women, PMS, hormonal shifts
  • Digestive Health: Acid reflux/GERD, IBS, constipation/diarrhea, diverticulitis, nausea, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s.
  • Immune System: Asthma, recurring infections or viral pathogens, autoimmune diseases, cancer treatment support
  • Pain Conditions: Headache/ migraine, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, numbness, back pain/disc problems, neck pain, motor vehicle accidents

 

Insurance Coverage

Natasha is in-network* with these health insurance plans:

  • Kaiser / CHP
  • MODA/ODS
  • Pacific Source
  • Regence / Blue Cross

* This may not be a comprehensive list as network involvement may change at any time. Please call our front desk for assistance with specific insurance verification, as this is not a guarantee of coverage for services.

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What My Patients Say

In October I was in a horrible car accident. I ended up with whiplash in three places, one in my neck and two in my upper back. After three months of physical therapy and 16 ibuprofen a day, I came to the conclusion that at 53 years oldI might just have to live with the pressure and pain for the rest of my life…[After acupuncture] I felt relief after the first week…I look forward to the gardening I love and feeling painless. Thanks Natasha for giving me back my pain-free health.

 

–Car accident patient

The neurosurgeon said I had two weeks before I had to have back surgery to avoid nerve damage. After three treatments, I got up from the table and realized the pain was gone! I actually wept with relief. I’m really glad I came in . The acupuncture has allowed me the chance to heal without surgery.

–Back pain patient

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine used to be a place I would turn when my primary care provider was unable to address my concerns. After seeing Natasha, I now think of her first.

 

–Natasha’s patient

Tasha has been my caregiver for the last 6 years, she is not only an excellent acupuncturist, she is also a wonderful person. I refer many of my patients to her and all of them share the same opinion. I highly recommend Tasha not only as a patient but as a physician who has seen the benefits and excellent results that she has achieved with patients that I have referred to her.

 

–Natasha’s patient

Natasha is AMAZING! I was a little skeptical at first to try acupuncture but after many months of daily chronic headaches I was ready to try anything. I am soooo happy to share that my daily headaches are no more and I feel like I can’t thank her enough for the incredible work she’s done. Natasha cares so much about her clients and is very personable. I HIGHLY recommend Natasha for all of your acupuncture services.

 

–Headache patient

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Your Body is Designed to Heal. Regenerative Inject Your Body is Designed to Heal. Regenerative Injection Therapy Harnesses That Power. 
#movebetter #movebetterfeelbetter #formhealth #nonsurgicalsolutions
What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain or o What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain or old injuries? 🏋🏽‍♂️

Regenerative injection therapies (RIT) use your body’s natural healing abilities to reduce inflammation, repair tissues, and relieve pain—helping you move better without surgery or relying on medications.

✨ RIT Therapies at FoRM:

✅ Prolotherapy – A simple sugar solution, that strengthens weakened + damaged connective tissue (ligaments/sprains)
✅ Platelet Rich Plasma – Concentrated platelet solution, harnessed from your own blood, which uses growth factors to repair injuries (tendons/muscle tears and strains)
✅ MFAT Therapy – Fat-derived regenerative cells that provide a powerful healing signal for old injuries and damaged joints (arthritis, cartilage damage)

FoRM is Portland’s trusted resource for non-surgical, regenerative solutions for pain + injuries. 

Want to learn if you’re a good fit for RIT? Schedule a Consult one of our specialists - Dr. Ryan Minarik ND and Dr. Brittany Krake ND - by calling 503 232 5653 opt 2 or using scheduling link in bio.

#MoveBetter #PainRelief #RegenerativeMedicine #FormHealthPDX #PRP Prolotherapy SportsMedicine PortlandHealth FeelBetterMoveBetter
We have 4 physicians at FoRM who specialize in hor We have 4 physicians at FoRM who specialize in hormones + women’s health. They’re here to support you in navigating perimenopause & menopause with style and grace! Dr. Herman, Dr. Krake, + Dr. Binshaieg share their go to supplementation to help our patients navigate this phase of life! 

🌷Femmenessence
🌷Magnesium L Threonate
🌷Cortisol Manager
🌷Vitex
🌷Rhapontic Rhubarb
🌷Creatine
🌷Collagen

There are so many wonderful botanicals that we can lean on to keep us feeling + moving better. #formhealthpdx 

Link in bio to schedule! 

#hormonehealth #hormonebalance #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause #feelbetter #movebetter #botanical #naturopathicphysician
What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain? 🏋🏽‍ What if you didn’t have to be limited by pain? 🏋🏽‍♂️

Regenerative injection therapies (RIT) use your body’s natural healing abilities to reduce inflammation, repair tissues, and relieve pain—helping you move better without surgery or relying on medications.

✨ RIT Therapies at FoRM:

✅ Prolotherapy – A simple sugar solution, that strengthens weakened + damaged connective tissue (ligaments/sprains)
✅ Platelet Rich Plasma – Concentrated platelet solution, harnessed from your own blood, which uses growth factors to repair injuries (tendons/muscle tears and strains)
✅ MFAT Therapy – Fat-derived regenerative cells that provide a powerful healing signal for old injuries and damaged joints (arthritis, cartilage damage)

FoRM is Portland’s trusted resource for non-surgical, regenerative solutions for pain + injuries. 

Want to learn if you’re a good fit for RIT? Schedule a Consult one of our specialists - Dr. Ryan Minarik ND and Dr. Brittany Krake ND - by calling 503 232 5653 opt 2 or using scheduling link in bio.

#MoveBetter #PainRelief #RegenerativeMedicine #FormHealthPDX #PRP Prolotherapy SportsMedicine PortlandHealth FeelBetterMoveBetter
Perimenopause… or Cortisol Chaos? Many women in th Perimenopause… or Cortisol Chaos?
Many women in their forties assume new symptoms automatically mean perimenopause.
Sometimes they’re right.
But sometimes cortisol dysregulation is the real driver.

We recently evaluated a 44-year-old woman ready to start hormone therapy for what she believed were worsening perimenopausal symptoms:
• Early morning wake-ups
• Worsening premenstrual symptoms
• Increased anxiety
• New abdominal fat
• Blood sugar swings and cravings
• Intermittent night sweats
• Brain fog
• Lower stress tolerance

Her #DUTCH, a comprehensive hormone test, told a different story.
Her sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) were relatively stable.
Cortisol was not.

Findings showed:
• Elevated total cortisol
• Slow cortisol metabolism (meaning it lingered longer in her system)
• Cortisol rising at night instead of falling

That pattern alone can drive poor sleep, anxiety, fat storage, and metabolic disruption.
Our strategy shifted.

Instead of jumping into hormone therapy, we focused on nervous system regulation, adrenal support, sleep repair, and reducing unnecessary stress load.

The takeaway: not every symptom in your forties can be blame on retiring ovaries. Sometimes it’s cortisol dysregulation, from years of burning the candle at both ends.

Precision testing allows for precision treatment—so hormones work for you, not against you.

#formhealth #functionalmedicine #hormonehealth #feelbetter
The Menopausal Transition: What’s Actually Happeni The Menopausal Transition: What’s Actually Happening

Perimenopause is the hormonal transition leading up to menopause. Estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate—often unpredictably. 

What it can feel like in real life:
🩸Heavier, more frequent, or irregular periods
🤬Mood swings, anxiety, irritability
🫩Sleep disruption (especially 2-4am)
🤯Brain fog, difficulty with name/word recall + poor focus
🫥Declining libido
🤰New, stubborn abdominal fat
💪Muscle loss despite exercising
🥵Night sweats and temperature sensitivity

Menopause is defined as the twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. Hormone production “falls off the cliff” — and the whole body feels it.

What it can feel like in real life:
🥵Hot flashes + night sweats�• Insomnia
🦪Vaginal dryness
😒Zero libido
🤬Mood swings, depression
😶‍🌫️Memory lapses and word-finding difficulty
😫Multi-Joint pain
💪Rapid muscle loss🤰Expanding waist-line
🫩Fatigue

Postmenopause is the stage after menopause, when hormone levels remain consistently low.

Beyond persisting symptoms mentioned above, additional silent, behind-the-scenes changes happening as a result of permanently low estrogen (progesterone + testosterone).

🦴Accelerated bone loss → increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures

🧠 Loss of brain’s gray matter volume + changes in white matter
💪 Loss of muscle mass → higher risk of frailty
🔥Increased (inflammatory) abdominal fat
💦 Loss of joint lubrication + cartilage
🍭Worsening insulin resistance
💔 Elevated cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk
🦪 Thinning of vaginal and urinary tissues (genitourinary syndrome of menopause)

This transition is not a disease. It is a full-body physiologic shift.
How you train, eat, sleep, manage stress, and—when appropriate—use targeted therapies will determine how strong and resilient you feel in this next chapter.

This is not the end of vitality. It is a phase that requires a smarter strategy.

#formhealth #formhealthpdx #movebetter #feelbetter #sellwoodmoreland #sellwoodmoreland #functionalmedicine #regenerativemedicine #hormonehealth #agedefy #glowup #lookbetterfeelbetter #ageyourway
Balanced hormones start with a nourishing meal! 🥘 Balanced hormones start with a nourishing meal! 🥘 ✨ 

Filling every plate with fiber, protein, + healthy fat will ensure that you’re feeling 💯 throughout the days, weeks, + years! 

🥦 Fiber — feeds your gut critters to keep them happy so they can help your detox pathways (super important for estrogen!). & helps with blood sugar control. 

🍗 Protein — provides the building blocks for our hormones & support muscle building. It also is key for blood sugar control, feeling satiated, + reducing energy crashes. 

🥑 Healthy Fats — the foundation of our hormone production! Olive oil, nuts, avocado, seeds all keep cycles movin’ + groovin’ while reducing inflammation. 

Nourishment + fueling yourself is non-negotiable to keep hormones healthy & happy!! 🤸‍♀️ 🪩 

Check our link in bio for the recipe to this delish squash + chicken soup. 🍲
Hormone Health by Decade💪 Your hormone landscape s Hormone Health by Decade💪
Your hormone landscape shifts with age. Your Strategy Should too!

🔹 In Your 20s? Lay the groundwork by establishing healthy habits around eating + activity. Keep your blood sugar levels steady by eating a balanced diet + staying active!

Tip #1: When meal-planning, use this blood-sugar balancing formula: Protein + Fiber + (Healthy) Fat

Tip #2: Exercise is more fun with friends! Plan to meet friends for a hike, group class or friendly competition!

🔹 In Your 30s? Cortisol imbalances from stress and poor sleep can disrupt hormonal cycles, cause fertility issues in both men + women, and set the stage for inflammation.

Tip #1: Establish a decompression routine you follow every night before bed.

Tip #2: Stress management should be simple; think breath-work, 5-Min journal, relaxing baths + sleepy-time tea!

✨ In Your 40s? Focus on strength training to support muscle + bone health while maintaining metabolic fitness through blood sugar control and stress management.

Tip #1: Train 4-6x per week with a balance of strength, mobility, and restorative movement (think yoga, Pilates). We highly recommend working with a qualified trainer to dial in your best form!

Tip #2: Swap steady-state, endurance cardio for 20 min of interval training (short bursts of speed + recovery work).

✨ 50s & Beyond? Hormonal changes in post-menopause & andropause can accelerate aging, affecting muscles, joints, brain, heart, skin, and more. Addressing imbalances can keep you vibrant and strong!

Tip #1: Talk to your doctor about bio-identical hormone therapy.

Tip #2: Keep chasing strength goals—fitness is more essential than ever!

💥 Prioritize hormone health + smart training to stay resilient for life!

#FoRMHealthPDX #HormoneHealth #StrongerWithAge #Longevity #FeelBetterMoveBetter #AgeDefyingStrength
#FoRMHealth #StrongerForLife #HormoneHealth #PreventionIsPower
FoRM just got a GLoW up. ✨ We pulled up the old c FoRM just got a GLoW up. ✨

We pulled up the old carpet and upgraded to fresh flooring and new runners throughout the clinic — because the space you heal in matters.

2026 is our GLoW up year — refining, elevating, and continuing to raise the standard of care we deliver every day.

Same mission. Elevated environment.

#formhealth #formhealthpdx #movebetter #feelbetter #lookbetter #sellwoodmoreland #functionalmedicine #agedefy #regenerativemedicine #hormonehealth #glowup
Wondering what your healthcare providers do to bui Wondering what your healthcare providers do to build strength? We’re squatting, deadlifting, lunging, + doing burpees. Building muscle couldn’t be more important for metabolic health, hormone balance, bone density, protecting joints, better posture, & helping you age stronger! 💪 ✨ 💪 ✨ 💪

 #pumpiron #feelbetter #movebetter #strengthtrain #agestrong #resistancetraining
Feeling well has been a challenge lately… As heal Feeling well has been a challenge lately…

As healthcare providers, we have a responsibility to recognize when our environment is causing harm.
The fracturing of communities, rising tensions + erosion of rights are all directly increasing stress, fear + lack of safety— which ultimately leads to more illness and pain.

Our role as helpers is to reduce suffering and empower people toward better health and quality of life.
We believe a peaceful resolution to the escalating violence across our country is essential for healing—both within our community and as a nation.

We care for patients from all walks of life, across ethnicities, religions, identities, and political beliefs. At our core, we stand for our shared humanity.
Health requires safety. Healing requires humanity.

Thank you for your continued trust in us as your healthcare providers + as fellow community members who stand up for one another.

#formhealth #feelbetter #sellwoodmoreland #sharedhumanity #humanityhealing
We all have a goal of best metabolic health, right We all have a goal of best metabolic health, right?! Well it’s time to work smarter not harder 💪 🧠 🔥 

Sprinting + HIIT are powerful tools for metabolic health: 

⚡️ Improve insulin sensitivity (your cells use glucose more efficiently)
⚡️ Stimulate mitochondrial repair (better energy production)
⚡️ Preserve & build lean muscle, which supports a higher resting metabolism (your basal metabolic rate)
⚡️ Create an “afterburn” effect (increased calorie burn after the workout)

Our nutritionist also uses sprints + high intensity interval training for conditioning in tennis, backpacking, & dancing! 🪩 🎾 🪩 

If you’re just starting — this doesn’t mean going all-out on day one. Begin with short intervals, moderate effort, & plenty of recovery. 

We also don’t need & shouldn’t do HIIT everyday! 
2x per week is a sweet spot & you can get so much done in 10-20mins

& yes, longer forms of cardio like walking is super important for overall health too! Or long runs if you love to run but ROI for our metabolism really shines with HIIT. ⭐️ 

The goal isn’t maximum effort every day — it’s using intensity to our advantage! 

#hiit #metabolichealth #metabolism #feelbetter #feelstronger #sprint #movebetter #formhealthpdx

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