Kileen Coffin, L.Ac, is a dedicated licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and practitioner of Chinese medicine based in Eugene, Oregon. A native Oregonian, she has been practicing since 2012, bringing over a decade of experience to her work in helping patients achieve balance and
healing.
Kileen specializes in orthopedic and sports medicine acupuncture, making her a great choice for pain relief, injury recovery, and athletic performance. She also excels in facial rejuvenation, acupuncture, and microneedling for natural skin health and anti-aging benefits. Additionally, Kileen specializes in fertility, hormonal changes, and endocrine disorders, approaching these sensitive issues with compassion and personalized attention. Her treatments may include techniques such as cupping, Gua sha, motor point release, and Tuina (a Chinese medicine-style massage) to balance both physical and energetic aspects.
Another strength in her practice is personalized herbal and supplement prescriptions, carefully tailored based on a combination of modern bloodwork results and traditional Chinese medicine diagnostics. Whether addressing chronic pain, enhancing natural beauty, supporting fertility goals, or restoring overall harmony, Kileen treats each patient as a whole person—where science and spirit come together to promote the body’s remarkable ability to heal itself. You can expect a longer initial intake process for internal medical concerns and a slightly shorter intake with a more hands on approach for pain management. Leaving with a clear treatment plan and explanation of findings from a blend of both western and eastern medical perspectives.
Approach to treatment
Every person is unique. Therefore, their treatments should be as well. This is the exciting aspect of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. We don’t look at you and say, These are your symptoms, so take this pill the rest of your life. We look at you and ask, Why do you have these symptoms, and how can we eliminate what is causing them?
Kileen considers you as a whole person, looks at how everything is working in your body both physically and emotionally, then prescribes the best treatment plan specific to you.
Treatments are designed to release local muscle tension, allowing energy and blood to flow freely, easing your symptoms of pain. She not only focuses on the local areas of pain, but also takes a systemic approach to your wellness, incorporating distal points that help relieve mental and physical stress, nourish the body, and give you more energy while at the same time making you feel more relaxed.
There are hundreds of acupuncture points on the body, each with multiple actions and indication. She can create and change point prescriptions based on what is going on that day, and also treat multiple conditions within one treatment.
Using traditional acupuncture methods to relieve muscle tension, pain, and inflammation, but there may be underlying muscles that are weak and not supporting you properly throughout your daily activities
Education
She holds a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Oregon College of Chinese Medicine (OCOM), formerly based in Portland, where she built a solid foundation in traditional and integrative approaches to health. Earlier in her education, Kileen earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oregon, blending her artistic background with her passion for holistic wellness. Kileen has had the privilege of working with a variety of communities throughout her career. She has pursued advanced training in orthopedic and sports medicine acupuncture, cupping therapy, and facial rejuvenation with microneedling. After graduating from OCOM, she further expanded her skills by completing doula training in Bali, focusing on supporting women’s health and reproductive experiences. In 2018, she was recognized by her peers as one of Portland’s top complementary medicine providers—an acknowledgment of her skill, dedication, and influence within the local wellness community.