Dennis 'Kaz' Kasunic LAc | Forest Park Wellness If someone asked you how you were feeling today, what would you say? “I'm good.” It's an automatic answer for most of us. But what if you paused for a moment before answering and really checked in with yourself? How is your stress level? How are your [...]
When Summer Heat Drains More Than Your Energy
Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic LAc | Forest Park Wellness Most of us expect to feel a little sluggish during a stretch of 95- or 100-degree weather. We slow down, drink a little more water, and assume we'll bounce back once the temperatures ease. But sometimes the effects of prolonged heat linger. You may wake up feeling [...]
Acupuncture Heals: Listening to What Your Body Has to Tell You
Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic LAc | Forest Park Wellness One of the things I enjoy most about practicing acupuncture is that no two days are ever exactly alike. Every patient has a different story, different experiences, and different goals for their health. Even so, I often notice patterns. As the seasons change, certain concerns seem to [...]
Why Recreational Athletes Are Turning to Acupuncture for Faster Recovery
Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic LAc | Forest Park Wellness The Pacific Northwest was practically built for people who love being active. As soon as the weather improves, trails fill with runners, roads fill with cyclists, pickleball courts come alive, and disc golfers, hikers, paddlers, and volleyball players head outdoors to enjoy the season. But every year, [...]
Finding Balance When the Weather Can’t Make Up Its Mind
Changing weather patterns can affect everything from headaches and joint pain to sleep, mood, and energy levels, often leaving people feeling out of balance. Discover how acupuncture and Chinese medicine support the body’s natural ability to adapt, helping you stay resilient through Portland’s unpredictable seasonal transitions.
Restore Peace with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Dennis 'Kaz' Kasunic, LAc | Forest Park Wellness Many people today are carrying a level of tension that goes beyond the usual pressures of work and family life. Political division, economic uncertainty, rising costs, and the constant stream of troubling news can create a background hum of anxiety that never fully shuts off. Even when [...]
What New Research on the Interstitium Reveals About Acupuncture and Fascia
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Acupuncture and Cupping: Your best allies for allergy relief
Dennis 'Kaz' Kasunic LAc | Forest Park Wellness There’s a familiar rhythm to spring in the Pacific Northwest. The days stretch out, everything turns green again—and somewhere in the background, a chorus of sneezes quietly ramps up. For many people, allergy season doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds. A little congestion here, a scratchy [...]
Is It Just Brain Fog? How Acupuncture Supports Cognitive Health
Dennis 'Kaz' Kasunic, LAc | Forest Park Wellness Brain fog doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It tends to creep in quietly—misplaced keys, forgotten names, a moment of walking into a room and losing your train of thought. For many people, these small lapses raise a bigger question: Is this just stress… or something more? [...]
Travel Well, Feel Better: How Acupuncture Supports Your Adventures
Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic | Forest Park Wellness Summer has a way of calling us outward—toward road trips, flights, unfamiliar foods, and long-awaited getaways. And while the spirit is often ready for the journey, the body doesn’t always cooperate. At Forest Park Wellness, Dennis “Kaz” Kasunic regularly works with patients who are excited to travel… but [...]












