Jessica is a Doctor of Ancient Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist with a deep respect for the traditional roots of Chinese medicine. Guided by her sensitive nature and lifelong relationship with the natural world, she felt an innate pull toward the healing arts from an early age. Nature served as a place of refuge for her during her teenage years as she navigated experiences with depression and social anxiety, experiences that would later shape her compassionate, whole-person approach to care.

During her undergraduate studies, Jessica found herself questioning the limitations of conventional healthcare while witnessing her mother navigate breast cancer treatment. The fragmented, impersonal nature of the system, along with the stress and miscommunication that accompanied it, stood in stark contrast to the kind of healing environment that Jessica felt was possible: one that was attentive, personalized, and deeply attuned.

It was during this time that Jessica discovered Ancient Chinese Medicine and immediately resonated with its sophisticated, whole-systems theoretical framework and its ability to connect the patterns of nature with living expressions in human beings. Committed to studying this medicine in a way that remained faithful to its thousands-year-old lineage, she pursued her education at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, where she studied under skilled and passionate mentors for five years, earning her doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Through Ancient Chinese Medicine, Jessica weaves together her love of whole-systems science, her sensitivity to subtle energetic shifts, and her desire to support others along their healing journeys. While her work is rooted in ancient knowledge, she stays up to date with modern discussions and evolving research in natural medicine, keeping her approach both grounded and responsive to the present moment.

Jessica believes that no person is too complicated and no diagnosis too complex to be supported through the lens of Chinese medicine. Whether through acupuncture, herbal medicine, or holistic lifestyle recommendations, she is committed to nurturing the innate healing power that lives within each patient, and to creating a healing environment that feels calm, personalized, and supportive of each individual’s unique needs.

An Interview with Dr. Jessica Watson About Ancient Chinese Medicine