Marya Deda is a licensed acupuncturist and licensed massage therapist. She specializes in traditional and five element acupuncture, Chinese herbs and zen shiatsu. She graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, receiving a master’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine and is currently enrolled in the OCOM doctoral program.

Upon completing a 2 year teacher training course in 2012, Marya Deda LAc, LMT is a certified Qi Gong teacher. She teaches and practices several Ling Gui style qi gong forms to enhance health and wellness.

Marya Deda LAc, LMT has done extensive study in Chinese herbs and has received a Diplomat in Oriental medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In 2010-2011, she completed a in-depth study of Shang Han Lun/Jing Gui, two ancient Chinese herbal texts.

In 2003 she graduated from the Oregon School of Massage. She studied zen shiatsu for four years at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and has attended many postgraduate workshops on advanced zen shiatsu. (LMT #11260)

The focuses of Marya’s practice are chronic headaches, chronic pain, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, emotional issues, allergies, asthma, digestive problems, and fatigue.