Sarah Zakhour Attar, MAcOM LAc

Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Bodyworker

Hello! I am a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and bodyworker. Simply put, the body is my favorite thing to study. I’m a big anatomy and fascia nerd and feel truly enthralled by the human body and all of its brilliance. 

I received my B.A. in Anthropology and Public Health from George Washington University and my Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. My areas of focus include mental and emotional health, pain relief, gynecology, sports medicine, and digestion. 

One of the reasons I fell in love with Chinese Medicine is the emphasis it places on the integration of mind, body, and spirit. It requires a dynamic approach to treatment, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare.

My style of acupuncture practice is welcoming, gentle, and intentional. I have cultivated a vast toolbox of techniques that are tailored to best meet the needs of each individual patient. I place a strong emphasis on prevention so that you can feel more in control and less reliant on me over time. There is an inherent intelligence in each person’s body, and I strongly believe in working with it rather than forcing it into anything

In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, I incorporate other modalities such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion therapy, and bodywork therapies such as sotai and tuina. I particularly love combining gentle techniques with more traditional orthopedic techniques custom to each patient’s treatment plan. I believe treating the human body is sacred and it is an honor and privilege to work with it every day. 

Going to school for acupuncture and Chinese medicine always felt like I was unlocking secrets of the universe. Only they aren’t secrets! They are just principles of our natural world applied inside and outside of us - because we are not separate from nature, we are just one fabric of it!

Although acupuncture may seem mystical, it only appears that way because of how deeply complex and methodical it is. I love to discuss Chinese medical theory with my patients and empower them with their own health and knowledge. 

When I’m not in my office you can usually find me buried in a textbook, on my yoga mat, or in the forest with my husband and dog. 

Thanks for reading and I hope to see you soon!