About Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic · Portland
Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice in the Alberta Arts District of Northeast Portland, Oregon, founded in 2004 by licensed acupuncturist Carrie Klein, MAcOM, L.Ac. The clinic offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and therapeutic massage in a quiet, homey setting with on and off-street parking. It operates on a sliding-scale, appointment-only basis and is known for accessible, compassionate care combined with extensive experience in both private practice and community/public-health settings.
Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic was founded in 2004 by Carrie Klein with a clear vision: to provide high-quality, accessible, and compassionate Traditional Chinese Medicine care in a tranquil environment — a refuge and oasis for those seeking health and healing through alternative medicine. The clinic is located in the heart of NE Portland's Alberta Arts District, in a quiet setting with on and off-street parking, and has served the community continuously for over two decades. Carrie Klein, MAcOM, L.Ac, is the founder and lead practitioner. She holds a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and brings extensive experience to the practice, having provided over 40,000 treatments in a clinic setting. Her specialties include musculoskeletal pain and injuries, sports medicine, sleep disorders, digestive issues, dermatological issues, women's health (including PMS and menopause), and fertility support (including acupuncture used in conjunction with Western reproductive medicine). She is certified by the NCCAOM, the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), and the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners. Beyond her private practice, Carrie has a substantial background in community and public-health acupuncture. She has been the lead acupuncturist for an integrative program between Central City Concern and Cascadia Behavioral Health at the Bridgeview Community (collaborating with a Nurse Practitioner on-site at transitional housing for individuals dealing with chronic mental illness and homelessness), has provided care at Hooper Memorial Detoxification Center, Central City Concern's outpatient alcohol and drug treatment facility, Washington County Corrections, and Project Quest Integrative Health Program (serving clients with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C). She also worked for the Community Engagement Project treating outpatient mental health clients in a group setting, hosted observers from the Masters program at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, served as a TCM Pathology teaching assistant at OCOM, and supervised student interns at Hooper Detox. The clinic also works with Davina Leong, LMT, who provides therapeutic massage, and together they offer a holistic, sliding-scale option for patients with or without insurance. Carrie Klein does not do insurance billing directly but can provide a super bill for reimbursement, and the clinic also handles Motor Vehicle Accident and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims. As of June 2020 the practice relocated within the Alberta/King neighborhood and now operates strictly by appointment, including telehealth options as needed.
- In business
- Founded in 2004 (over 20 years)
- Owner
- Carrie Klein, MAcOM, L.Ac (founder and lead acupuncturist); Davina Leong, LMT also practices at the clinic
- Serves
- Northeast Portland — Alberta Arts District / Alberta-King neighborhood, with patients drawn from across the Portland metro area
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (Yelp, 9 reviews per Yahoo Local aggregation); all available Unilocal reviews are 5 stars
About Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic
Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice serving the Alberta Arts District and greater Northeast Portland. Founded in 2004 by Carrie Klein, MAcOM, L.Ac, the clinic is intentionally small, quiet, and homey — described by patients as an unassuming, welcoming refuge. The clinic operates by appointment only and offers sliding-scale fees so that high-quality alternative healthcare remains accessible to clients with or without insurance.
Founder & Lead Practitioner: Carrie Klein, MAcOM, L.Ac
Carrie Klein founded Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic in 2004 with the vision of providing high quality, accessible, and compassionate care in a tranquil environment. She holds a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and brings extensive private-practice experience, having provided over 40,000 treatments in the clinic setting. Her practice specialties include musculoskeletal pain and injuries, sports medicine, sleep disorders, digestive issues, dermatological issues, women's health (PMS, menopause), and fertility support — including acupuncture used in conjunction with Western Reproductive Medicine.
- Founded Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic in 2004
- Over 40,000 treatments provided in the clinic setting
- Specializes in musculoskeletal pain, sports medicine, sleep, digestion, dermatology, women's health, and fertility
- MAcOM, L.Ac
- Practice is currently full; books open to new clients a few times per year — call 503-249-9300
Credentials & Certifications
Carrie Klein maintains the certifications required to practice acupuncture at the highest professional level in Oregon, and has built on that foundation with specialized training in detoxification and community-style acupuncture.
- NCCAOM certified — National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) certified
- Oregon Board of Medical Examiners certified
Community & Public-Health Work
Beyond her private practice, Carrie has a deep track record of bringing acupuncture to vulnerable populations through partnerships with leading Portland social-service and behavioral-health organizations.
- Lead acupuncturist — integrative program between Central City Concern and Cascadia Behavioral Health at the Bridgeview Community (transitional housing for individuals dealing with chronic mental illness and homelessness)
- Acupuncture provider — Central City Concern outpatient alcohol and drug treatment facility
- Acupuncture provider — Hooper Memorial Detoxification Center (in-patient alcohol and drug detox)
- Acupuncture provider — inmates at Washington County Corrections
- Project Quest Integrative Health Program — care for clients with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
- Community Engagement Project — outpatient mental health group acupuncture
- TCM Pathology teaching assistant (3 years) at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM)
- Clinical supervisor of Masters-degree student interns at Hooper Memorial Detoxification Center
- Hosted observers from the OCOM Masters program at Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic
Services Offered
The clinic blends acupuncture with traditional Chinese Medicine modalities and therapeutic massage, allowing practitioners to tailor treatment plans to each patient's presentation.
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Gua sha
- Cupping
- Therapeutic massage (Davina Leong, LMT)
- Chinese herbal medicine — pills, teas, decoctions, tinctures, topical jiaos and salves
- Custom tinctures and topicals made with herbs Carrie grows in her garden or responsibly wild-harvests
- Sports-medicine and athletic performance support
- Fertility acupuncture (adjunct to Western reproductive medicine)
- Tele-health visits as needed
Treatment Specialties
Carrie's practice covers a wide range of conditions, with particular depth in pain, women's health, and complex chronic issues.
- Musculoskeletal pain and injuries
- Sports medicine and peak-performance support for athletes
- Sleep disorders
- Digestive issues
- Dermatological issues
- Women's health — PMS, menopause
- Fertility support (including alongside Western Reproductive Medicine)
- Mental-health support via acupuncture (NADA protocol training)
- Day-to-day wellness, ease, and vitality maintenance
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbs are a major part of the clinic's offering, available in several formats to fit each patient's needs and lifestyle.
- Herbal pills
- Herbal teas
- Herbal decoctions
- Tinctures
- Topical jiaos and salves
- Custom tinctures and topicals made with herbs grown in Carrie's garden or responsibly wild-harvested in the Pacific Northwest
Practitioner: Davina Leong, LMT
Davina Leong, LMT, is the clinic's licensed massage therapist and a long-standing member of the Alberta Street Acupuncture team, frequently described in patient reviews as an unparalleled massage practitioner and a wonderful resource before and after events such as the Portland Marathon.
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Direct line: 503-367-0844
- Patient reviews highlight her skill, intuitive care, and long-term client relationships
Pricing, Insurance & Billing
The clinic is committed to keeping care accessible. Pricing is on a sliding scale — patients are asked to call for current rates. Carrie Klein does not bill insurance directly but can provide a super bill for out-of-network reimbursement. The clinic does provide care and billing services for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims.
- Sliding-scale fees — call for current pricing
- Super bill provided for insurance reimbursement (out-of-network)
- Direct billing available for MVA / PIP claims
- Care available with or without insurance
Location & Hours
As of June 2020, Alberta Street Acupuncture Clinic relocated within the Alberta/King neighborhood of Northeast Portland and now operates by appointment only. The clinic is set in a quiet location in the heart of NE Portland with on and off-street parking, and practitioners may offer tele-health visits when appropriate. Patients are asked to reschedule if they have any symptoms or recent travel that could affect others.
- Address: 1829 NE Alberta St #A, Portland, OR 97211
- Located in the Alberta Arts District / Alberta-King neighborhood of NE Portland
- On and off-street parking available
- By appointment only — no walk-ins
- Tele-health options available as needed
- Call Carrie Klein at 503-249-9300 or Davina Leong at 503-367-0844
Patient Reviews & Reputation
The clinic has built a strong reputation among long-term patients. Aggregated Yelp data (via Yahoo Local) shows 4.5 stars across 9 reviews, and Unilocal lists all four of its reviews at 5 stars. Recurring themes in patient feedback include Carrie's depth of knowledge, compassion, and effectiveness on conditions ranging from musculoskeletal pain to Bell's palsy, and Davina's skill as a massage therapist.
- Yelp: 4.5 stars across 9 reviews (per Yahoo Local aggregation)
- Unilocal: 4 reviews, all 5 stars
- Long-term patients report 5+ year relationships with both practitioners
- Repeatedly described as a 'homey, unassuming' office with a sliding scale