OUR SERVICES
A holistic approach to your complete well-being
We offer an array of powerful healing modalities that consider you as a whole — body, mind, and spirit. We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to fully understand your unique health profile. With each tailored treatment plan, we aim to not just manage symptoms but to heal the root cause of your discomfort.
Naturopathy
Experience a fresh, holistic approach to healthcare with our Naturopathy services. We help your body optimize its natural healing potential, guiding you towards optimal health and wellness.
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Unblock your energy pathways and restore balance with Acupuncture. This ancient practice not only eases physical pain but also harmonizes your mental and emotional state, guiding you to overall wellness.
SIBO Breath Testing
Discover the root cause of your discomfort with our specialized SIBO testing. We have a dedicated 'SIBO Lab' equipped for Lactulose Breath Testing. With our in-house lab, we guarantee the highest accuracy, personalized service, and expedited results.
In-Office Testing
Ensure precision by letting us manage the process for you. Our 3-hour in-office test is meticulously administered to eliminate errors. Bring something to keep yourself entertained, and we'll handle everything else. Your results will be immediately available and shared with your ordering physician within 24 hours, often even sooner.
At-Home Testing
Simply have your practitioner complete our Lab Requisition form and we'll arrange for the kit to be shipped or picked up. Once we receive your kit, results are typically shared with your physician within 2-3 business days.
Heidelberg Testing
Understand your body's inner workings like never before with our Heidelberg diagnostic tests. This cutting-edge tool gives us a precise view of your digestive function, enabling us to tailor a treatment plan specifically for your needs.
Heidelberg Testing
Heidelberg Testing assesses stomach acid levels at rest, as well as the functional capacity of parietal cells (i.e., the cells in your stomach that produce acid) when they are “challenged” to produce more stomach acid by meals. The testing involves swallowing a small capsule the size of a multivitamin that remains tethered in your stomach by a medical grade silk thread. This capsule communicates the pH of your stomach via radiotelemetry to a nearby computer.
Testing can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the physiology of your stomach and the types of testing ordered by your physician. Following testing, the capsule is removed from your stomach and back up through your esophagus. Most patients report that this process feels odd, but is not typically painful.
Heidelberg pH testing has been in use for many years but is often not well-known, mostly due to lack of availability. We have offered Heidelberg pH testing at 8 Hearts for several years now with great success. Physicians often find this testing to be extremely beneficial in managing or clarifying a path for treatment. Our technicians are licensed and board-certified practitioners and highly trained in providing skillful and compassionate testing. We understand the need to provide a supportive environment to minimize understandable apprehension and stress prior to completing the test.
The most common feedback we receive after completing the test:
“That wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be!”
You MUST have an order from a physician to complete this testing. Ask your physician if Heidelberg pH testing is right for you. Please contact us for more information – we welcome calls from your physician as well. Once scheduled, we also provide you with additional guidance for how to best prepare for this particular test.
Structural Integration
Align your body and mind with Structural Integration. This unique approach realigns your body's fascia, improving mobility, relieving chronic pain, and enhancing your overall sense of wellbeing.
Homeopathy
Dive deep into the subtle layers of your health with Homeopathy. Our gentle yet potent remedies stimulate your body's innate healing abilities, addressing the root cause of your symptoms.
Appointments available virtually or in person in Portland, Oregon
