practicioners

 Courtney Connell is a compassionate and highly trained acupuncturist who has a gentle and effective style blending multiple acupuncture methods to provide customized treatments for the many disorders he is capable of treating such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, and psycho-emotional issues.Acupuncture Therapy is a clinic that was passed on from local Eugene, Oregon acupuncturist, Stuart Greenleaf.  Mr. Greenleaf and Courtney spent six weeks together in training in which Stuart passed on his methods he developed during his 30 year career during the handoff.  The methods use gentle alignment of the spine and the application of sophisticated micro-current stimulation of acupuncture points, and are very effective at relieving pain and encourage healing for many disorders. Dr. Connell received his Masters in Science and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School in Integrative Medicine in Austin TX in 2008.  Since graduating he has sought additional training in the art and science of Chinese Medicine, consistently taking continuing education seminar to satisfy his fascination with his discipline.  He attended a two year program in Worsley School 5 element medicine and Shen-Hamer pulse diagnosis with Lonny Jarrett which he completed in 2015.   In 2019 he attained a First Professional Doctorate from Pacific College of Natural Medicine, San Diego.  He is currently pursuing training in treating trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD utilizing frequency specific micro-current stimulation and the 5 element paradigm, exploring the link between physical pain and emotional trauma.  
 

 ‘Health is not just the absence of disease. It’s an inner joyfulness that should be ours all the time; a state of positive well being.’  Deepak Chopra 

 ‘When you shut down emotion, you’re also affecting your immune system, your nervous system. So the repression of emotion, which is a survival strategy, then becomes a source of physiological illness later on.’   Gabor Maté 

 ‘Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos–the trees, the clouds, everything.’  Thich Nhat Hahn 

 I have been a helper and healer my whole life. Whether it was helping my family and friends with all kinds of tasks to helping a stranger find their dog, I have always known deep down I wanted to help myself as well as others heal. I learned on my healing journey that I can only help others heal as much I heal myself. With that in mind, I am constantly growing and healing, so I may be a better practitioner and healer for you. Together we can empower ourselves, to take back our health and find that divine healing power in each one of us. 

 We are all unique individual beings living our best lives. Treating the individual and not just their symptoms is how I help every patient. Symptoms are nice pieces of the ‘YOU’ picture, but they do not paint the whole picture. Treating the mind, body and spirit provides for deep connection to the self and longer lasting healing results. We all have an innate power to not only heal oneself, but thrive in one’s experience. Learning to empower your innate healing potential is part of the healing path I will collaborate with you on.   

I am trained as a chiropractic physician, but chiropractic medicine is one of many tools I utilize on one’s healing journey. I have extensive training in functional medicine, visceral manipulation and cranial sacral therapy. I am a certified meditation coach as well. I utilize every modality that is needed for your specific healing path. I look forward to working together to optimize your healing experience. Are you ready?  

In my free time, I love nature and doing anything outside. Hiking, camping, kayaking, etc…really anything I can do with my beautiful partner, Devin, and my 3 dogs. Nature is a vital nutrient that is lacking in many of our lives. Let’s get outside and soak up some Vitamin N. My other passion is cooking. I love finding new and deliciously healthy ways to cook up old favorites. Let’s combine recipes and see what we can add to our home palate of healthy eats. I, also, love to host/guide meditation sessions for the community. Let me know if you would like to join.    

Education 

Doctorate of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University (2010) 

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska (2006)

 Associate of Massage Therapy, Myotherapy Institute School of Massage Therapy (2001)

Certifications 

Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist in NC, earned through Wellspring Seminars (2012)

Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1&2, earned through FMS (2013/2018) 

Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), earned through FMU (2020) 

Continued Advanced Education 

Visceral Manipulation: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, LT1, CI-CRBMT (concussion recovery)

 Neuromeningeal Manipulation: 1, 2 

Craniosacral Therapy: 1, 2, SER1, SER2, SERTIP, CSTMAP

 Distance Healing From The Core, DHFTC: Delivering Empowerment, Decoding The Impact of Trauma, Discovering Your Energy Signature, Decoding the 6 Wisdom Areas 

Reiki Usui Holy Fire Certified: 1st and 2nd degree

Ho’oponopono 1 and Advanced Ho’opnopono 

Apex Energetics Seminars: Functional Brain Chemistry, Functional Endocrinology

Biotics Research Seminars: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Thyroid Disorder, A Different Look to Thyroid, Cholesterol and Diabetes Using Blood Chemistry 

Standard Process Seminars: Building Resilience