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A winter reset doesn’t require dramatic resolutions or extreme changes. In fact, the most effective resets tend to be subtle—restoring balance, improving sleep, easing tension, and supporting the body’s natural rhythms.

Grounding, Warmth, and Renewal with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

December 17, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog, Microneedling, Tuiana No Comments

A Winter Reset The holidays arrive quietly, wrapped in shorter days, steady rain, and a calendar that feels full before we’ve had time to catch our breath. By the time the New Year appears, many people are already tired—physically, emotionally, and mentally—wondering how they’re supposed to “reset” when they feel depleted rather than refreshed. In Chinese [...]

Get $15K in Free Medical Care After a Car Accident

December 4, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Acupuncture Treatment for Auto Accident, Health Blog No Comments

Many people feel fine right after an accident… until the pain shows up days or weeks later. Neck tightness, headaches, nerve irritation, low-back pain — all incredibly common. PIP insurance covers early treatment, so symptoms don’t take hold and turn chronic. There’s no copay, no referral, and no out-of-pocket cost. At Forest Park Wellness, we’ve treated Portland [...]

Autumn is the ideal time to refresh and repair — and microneedling offers one of the most effective ways to restore your skin’s natural glow before winter sets in.

Fall Glow Reset: Rejuvenate Your Skin Naturally with Microneedling

November 13, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Health Blog, Microneedling No Comments

🍂 Seasonal Special: Share the Glow! Through November 30, enjoy $50 off Face, $75 off Face & Neck, or $100 off Face, Neck & Décolletage treatments. Normally $299 — now just $249 for new patients or returning patients who haven’t had microneedling in six months. Bonus Gift Option: Buy a session for a friend or [...]

Find balance this fall with acupuncture and Tuina massage. Strengthen immunity, ease stress, and align your energy with the season at Forest Park Wellness.

Seasonal Balance: Acupuncture & Tuina for Autumn Wellness

October 22, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping Therapy, Health Blog, Tuiana No Comments

Finding Balance with Acupuncture and Tuina Massage As the heat of summer fades and the air turns crisp, we can feel the shift deep within our bodies. Autumn is a season of transition—nature exhales, the trees release their leaves, and the air grows drier and cooler. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these changes aren’t just [...]

Acupuncture reminds the body what peace feels like. And once you remember that feeling, it’s a little easier to hold your center — no matter what’s happening on the streets, in the headlines, or at the federal level.

The Portland Survivor Special: Needles, Nerves, and Navigating the Chaos

October 8, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping Therapy, Health Blog No Comments

If you’re still standing in Portland, congratulations — you’ve survived the headlines, the potholes, the protests, and various uninvited “guests”. You’ve endured the sound of leaf blowers and flash bangs alike, kept your compost sorted, and maybe even resisted the urge to move to Idaho. You deserve a medal. Unfortunately, medals are still on backorder [...]

Aging gracefully doesn’t mean doing nothing—it means choosing the right tools to support your skin in the healthiest way possible. Nano-needling and microneedling offer just that: safe, effective treatments that work with your body, not against it.

Beyond Botox — Nano-Needling: A Natural Glow-Up for Your Skin

September 3, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In Health Blog, Microneedling, nano-needling No Comments

Let’s face it—our skin works hard for us. It protects us from the sun, pollution, and the stresses of daily life. But over time, that hard work shows up as fine lines, dullness, and uneven texture. While there are plenty of quick-fix options out there, not everyone wants to go the route of injections or [...]

Acupuncture and cupping can both induce a state of deep relaxation, soothing worry, stress, and anxiety. Reducing stress may lower blood pressure, improve your sleep quality, and boost your mood.

Cupping and Acupuncture: Better Together

August 20, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Health Blog No Comments

The Healing Power of Cupping Therapy Cupping isn’t new. In fact, it’s one of the oldest healing techniques in the world—traced back to ancient Chinese medicine, Egyptian texts, and Middle Eastern traditions. But if you’ve noticed those perfectly round marks on the backs and shoulders of professional athletes or friends fresh from an acupuncture session, [...]

At Forest Park Wellness in Portland, Licensed Acupuncturist Dennis “Kaz” Kasunic has helped patients recover from all types of pain and injuries—from chronic back tension to post-accident whiplash—using the principles of Chinese medicine and the precision of modern acupuncture techniques.

Acupuncture for Pain Relief and Recovery: How It Works and Why It Helps

August 13, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Acupuncture Treatment for Auto Accident, Health Blog No Comments

At Forest Park Wellness in Portland, Licensed Acupuncturist Dennis “Kaz” Kasunic has helped patients recover from all types of pain and injuries—from chronic back tension to post-accident whiplash—using the principles of Chinese medicine and the precision of modern acupuncture techniques. While conventional medicine often addresses pain with medication, acupuncture works differently. It helps the body repair [...]

Feeling Off Balance This August? Acupuncture Can Help Regulate Your Body, Boost Energy, and Tame Allergies

Late Summer: A Fifth Season Focused on Stability and Nourishment

July 23, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is associated with the Earth element—a symbol of grounding, nourishment, and emotional balance. It’s the season of the Spleen and Stomach meridians, which govern digestion and the transformation of food into energy (or qi). When these systems are in balance, you feel energized, clear-headed, and well-nourished. When they’re not? [...]

At Forest Park Wellness, Kaz uses acupuncture to help release that heat, regulate body temperature, and support the Spleen system, which plays a central role in digestion and fluid balance. Acupuncture helps the body stay adaptable in the face of heat — but you can also support the process at home with a few seasonal shifts

Stay Cool Naturally with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

June 19, 2025 By Dennis "Kaz" Kasunic In acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Blog No Comments

When summer turns up the heat, it’s not just the sun that can leave you feeling frazzled. Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, and even skin flare-ups can all be signs of excess internal heat — something Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes seriously. At Forest Park Wellness, we offer a gentle, natural solution for cooling down from [...]