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In 2019 I found myself on the verge of a spiritual awakening, completely unaware of just what exactly was happening, but being driven by an unknown force to step into ritually held spiritual space. As a person who had been functionally agnostic my entire adult life this was particularly uncomfortable and I had truly no clue where to start, and yet start I must as the calling was becoming unavoidable. By fate a google search brought me to Portia and her former uptown healing space Tall Reeds Healing Arts. From the very beginning Portia was welcoming and kind with a mischievous smile and just enough vulnerability to be disarming while also masterfully holding a container for the space and time. I began by attending small support group sharing circles and soon found myself attending a 4 part ancestor reverence class where we dressed altars, called the directions, and honored those who have come before - not just human, but the more than human. My world was expanding and Portia was a lamp in the dark, a guide to opening the aperture of my senses and developing the somatic understanding of what it means to be in connection with spirit. Over time I have shared space with Portia in many ways, often through her exceptional ritual and ceremonial containers. As the years have passed my personal path has widened and my own medicine sweetened as my spiritual awakening has taken me to step into relationship with plant medicine and indigenous traditional healing spaces as well as western magical practice and mythosomatics. As anyone who works in these ways knows, magic changes you. Ceremony changes you. The powers move through your body and changes how it works. Having a healer on your team who understands that is absolutely essential to an active practitioner of the magical and ceremonial arts. Portia is magically operant, mythologically literate and works directly with plant medicines shamanically and ceremonially- a very unique and specialized set of talents. I have come to her for integration sessions over the years when spirit has blown me open and brought my next level of initiation full throttle -and I am so grateful to have had her experience and expertise available to once again be lamplight in the dark. With one foot in the material world and one foot in the otherworld, Portia is able to facilitate grounded healing sessions that go so far beyond what traditional western practitioners or their TCM counterparts are able to- her sessions are somatic and fully embodied and in full cooperation with the animate cosmos that surrounds us. For those on a spiritual awakening, those whose initiation has gone full throttle, and those who are actively engaging with the Great Mystery and all her splendor, Portia is a truly gifted resource to have on your team. I’m ever grateful to spirit for leading me to her. ~M. A.

Portia Richardson is the realest deal! I have personally benefitted from Portia's work on many occasions - from 1:1 sessions, to her group offering Tending the Witch Wound, to community gatherings she has co-facilitated and hosted. Each time of I've worked with Portia, I have left feeling more deeply aligned and attuned to myself, my truth, and the work that is mine to do out in the community. They are one of a kind and a powerhouse of a practitioner. Portia operates from a place of such deep integrity - naming and honoring her lineages and those of the modalities she's become proficient within. Her intelligence is unmatched and offerings incredibly generous. I cannot say enough about Portia as a human being and healing arts provider and practitioner. If you're needing some support on your journey, for any reason, do yourself a favor and schedule with Portia ASAP. ~ V. E.

Portia is such a phenomenal partner in my healing, growth, well-being, and spiritual journey. I love working with her for so many reasons and feel completely heard and understood during our time together. I know she is working in the spiritual realms behind the scenes and it absolutely makes a difference in what comes to the surface to be worked through with her; it's amazing! She has been an inspiration for me to take care of myself outside of the box of traditional coaches, eastern medicine practitioners, somatic practitioners, and healers. I am so grateful for Portia's wisdom and highly recommend seeking out her support if it feels like a fit. ~ N. K.

I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since I started working with Portia. I had just gotten laid off from my corporate job of 17 years. I was working toward certification for ancestral lineage healing, but I felt that there was something else for me to do, but the what and how were escaping me. Feeling lost, I asked a friend if she could recommend anyone for me to explore this with, and she sent me to Portia. Wonderful! Portia is the “real deal.” My experience has been someone who meets me exactly where I am each time I enter her space. Whether I need practical advice around launching my own business, or somatic work to help me integrate what I’m learning, shamanic journeying or space for reflection, Portia is that safe space. She’s helping me discover what I have in my medicine bundle, and helping me see that I do indeed have skill and wisdom to offer. She is also the first to spread the word about me to others who may want my services. She loves connecting people, and her enthusiasm and support are contagious. I feel very lucky to call her my mentor, my coach, and my trusted confidant. ~ A. A.

Portia taught a workshop in 2020, The Witch Wound, that I attended. She has a wonderful, grounded presence. She walks what she teaches, articulates in a digestible way and has reverence for the lineages she works with. I continue to learn so much from her. Later on I had a few online coaching sessions with her that still positively impact me today. Portia is very inspiring and has so much to offer. I wish I lived locally so I could hear her music live and attend her magical gatherings. Her music, teachings, healing work and art are all true gifts to her community far and wide. ~ B. E.

Portia has GOT to be one of *the best* in Minneapolis. Her extensive knowledge and continued education to further her practice is inspiring and makes me feel so safe. Highly recommend- esp for people who are *really* going through it- Portia will know how to help you. ~ A. A.

I have found Portia’s skill set and wisdom so supportive, in my own healing journey, and as a fellow somatics practitioner. I highly recommend. ~ L. S.

Wow!! What a wonderful experience! Portia is warm and welcoming. Her space is lovely. From the very start she showed genuine interest in my lifestyle and inquired about my habits…. Such as diet, exercise, sleep, stress level, and average day. It sounds cheesy but she really cares about her clients and it shows. I had acupuncture, massage, and cupping but she has lots more to offer. Check her and her space out….you will not be disappointed! R. L.

I was feeling generally off and had several sessions with Portia to assess my health and a way forward based on mindfulness and therapies. She absolutely initiated my body and mind to start healing and keep healing holistically. 100% recommendation. ~ M. K.

I worked with Portia in her mentorship program 2023-2024. I completed our package with a deeper sense of my next steps and what I want to further enhance/develop in myself. I also expanded into a deeper sense of myself and personal agency. With Portia, I have built the foundations that help me feel inner safety so I am more confident and comfortable exploring my gifts. I ended my package with Portia feeling clear on my values and will use them to anchor me as I continue on my path. I am so grateful for my ever evolving work with Portia. She is a great mentor if you are looking for someone who is able to go above, below, and within while maintaining a sense of embodiment. ~ B. K.

We are very lucky in the Twin Cities to have a teacher, practitioner, and healer like Portia as a resource to work with. I have seen Portia for services, classes, and ceremony events for more than 10 years now and I have witnessed her continue to offer new and relevant programming and grow to be an advanced expert in what she does. I recently decided to apprentice with Portia for a short 3-session series focused on holding ceremonial space, cultivating magical group containers, and becoming a ceremony facilitator. This is a big topic and will likely take a lifetime to feel comfortable in. However, I feel that my sessions with Portia provided significant value and knowledge on practical and technical aspects but also provided larger kernels of wisdom that I can continue to explore for years. Each session started with a summary of what we covered previously, then involved a key new lesson or practice, and ended with homework of concepts or actions to explore for the future session. I came away from the apprenticeship with an entire plan for a ceremony that is ready to execute, in addition to feeling a deepening in my personal relationship to Spirit and a greater understanding of it means to be called to the role of a ceremony facilitator. What I appreciate about Portia is that she has the edge of bringing an academic, scholarly-type rigor to the realm of spirituality which is often an unregulated space of practitioners that offer services with very little to no training. Her depth of experience translates well in sessions because she is readily able to cite credible sources for her teachings, explain complex topics in a myriad of ways, and weaves in multiple models of spirituality seamlessly to provide a tailored approach to me, the client. Portia has been and continues to be a "Key Master" for me in my life. I give her credit for turning me on to herbal wisdom (she introduced me to my very first essential oil experience!), introducing me to the path of the Divine Feminine with her Moon circle series in 2016, and for giving me the language and teachings to explore my relationship to animism and the practice that I now call my spirituality. ~ T. R.

I have worked with Portia since November 2021, remotely over Zoom. Despite the time difference (I am in the UK) and geographical distance, we developed a solid and trusting connection over the months. Portia is highly skilled with a broad and deep range of experiences, which comes through in her capacity to hold a 'both/and' worldview which is so vital in our age of critique, shame, prejudice etc (often held against ourselves). She is deeply present with the cycles of nature, humans, and creativity, which gives her an ability to hold an extremely grounded space, her guidance clearly rooted in ancestral knowledge and understanding. Portia's presence and input is reassuring because it is evident that that reassurance is coming from a place beyond the individual, flowing freely out of the cosmic tapestry. I always leave Portia's sessions feeling grounded and positive. In my wobbliest moments, I would begin some sessions having a full-on mental/physical meltdown, and by the end, even if I didn't feel great exactly, I would feel reassured and more trusting of the process, rather than feeding the demons that wanted me to think there was something desperately wrong with me! Portia also helped me to become aware of my tendency to flee when presented with support or intimacy. She encouraged me to become aware of the sensations/experiences I associate with 'leaning in', which helped me to understand the pattern and begin to - gently - learn to welcome intimacy, community, and joy. In recent weeks, I have felt a tangible somatic shift in my experience of receiving support, and for the first time in my adult memory, imbued with a sense that everything is okay! As in, *everything really is okay*! Wow! Portia is a gem and a balm in our modern cultures bereft of elders. It has been an honour to work with her. ~ K. K.

I have received so much from my sessions with Portia in such a brief time. I can’t begin to quantify it, but I know the floor has moved deeper, and I am swimming somewhere different. I think Portia is very special in the way she holds space. It strikes me that she has integrated broad strands in her own world, coupled with a nuanced empathy and compassion, alongside the capacity to let the heart live. My cells have received a deep, soothing and positively unsettling transmission and guidance through having engaged with her in this way. I am hearing a voice of love pipe up within, as challenging and clumsy as that is for me currently. Deep gratitude. ~ I. D.

In the time that I’ve known Portia, she has been an advocate for many upstanding causes. Through her efforts within her community, she has advocated for gender equality, racial equality, the environment, and has helped many women and men through difficult trauma. Myself included. Portia has an incredible gift with her sense of empathy and compassion. Not only that, she has the capability to identify causal factors relating to trauma very quickly and acutely. Through this capability, she is able to guide and empower her patients toward a destination of healing. This is done through work, not just by telling the patient something that may make them “feel better” for the day. The guidance, support and also the accountability and empowerment that she instills in her approach has been life changing for me. I don’t know where I would be today if not for the fact that I knew that I could trust Portia with providing safe and proper mental health care for me. She is truly a lifesaver. If you need someone who you can rely upon to be genuine and real with you, and to allow you to feel a sense of safety, Portia will provide that for you. ~ R. W.

I did a healing session with Portia and found myself singing in my car on the way home...from a place deeper than I'd ever experienced before. It felt like my voice was coming from something other than *me*--somewhere deeper, even more important, than little *me*. This voice was from somewhere much bigger, wider, and expansive, like my soul through all its manifestations, with all the wisdom and experience, had collected into that moment and was expressing. I don't know where it came from, but I know that what Portia opened up in our healing session was deeply connected to all that is and ever will be. I hope this doesn't sound too out there, because honestly, it only felt like how normalcy should feel. Right? May you find this when you work with her. I know you will. She's legit, and oh-so-powerful in all the best ways. ~ M. J.

Portia is a wonderful healer. Her continued professional advancement and personal growth pushes her knowledge of support to a level not easily matched in the Twin Cities. I have personally been someone who has been blessed to work alongside, work 1:1 in personal healing, and join group healing/growth spaces with Portia as a guide and am a better person because of it. You will absolutely love any experience you get to have with Portia. ~ A. A.

Portia's services have changed my life in so many positive ways. Whether it's amazing conversations, acupuncture, book recommendations, therapy, perspective broadening, mythology, community offerings, support, relationship advice, or even pure artistic inspiration - she's there for you and always giving her all. She's an amazing person to have in your life. I talk about her all the time and hope more folks find her. ~ J. M.

10/10 Where do I even begin.. Portia literally saved my life. I had my first depersonalization/derealization panic attacks when I was in grad school. Had no idea what they even were. My life felt like a movie/video game. I can’t explain how much she has helped me. 2 months of daily panic attacks and she treated me in one session. I literally saw Portia only one time. This was in 2016. Never had a panic attack since. I thought I’d need months worth of therapy/treatments to get me back to normal. She has such a gift. She is the closest thing to heaven. The scariest moments of my life, I am able to reflect back on because she was able to pull me out of the sinking sand so effortlessly and magically. Every time I hear the name Portia or think of her all I see is light. I love Nikola Tesla, inventor of electricity- but he might have some competition with Portia’s ray of light shining and piercing through the darkest, most hidden places. 10/10 If you’re debating on going to see her, this is your sign. Go. ~ K. G.

Portia is a weaver of community and I have been blessed, many times, to be a part of the spaces she creates. She has given me opportunities to be my authentic self, which is SO healing and is absolutely invaluable to me. I feel safe and held by her level of organization paired with the flow and ease she leads with. ~ C. T.

Portia’s services are immaculate! Such a kind, gentle, WOKE, intuitive soul. Her energetic, therapeutic work allowed me to engage in self-discovery on a spiritual and personal level. She was also my first experience with acupuncture—absolutely amazing and life-changing! She has impacted my life in more ways than one, and I highly recommend her services. ~ A. P.

Before I started working with Portia I was a stereotypical burnout social worker with persistent chronic pain. I hated my work and resented my caseload. My personal life was a disaster. Over the course of a year Portia helped me reconnect with myself; holistically. I have been able to consciously uncouple from my ex and begin a new, more fulfilling relationship. Portia also helped me through a career change and moving to a different state. My pain flares are now much more tolerable. I will continue to work with Portia for the foreseeable future and consider her to be a catalytic person in my life. Thank you Portia for helping me reconnect with my joy, pleasure, voice, curiosity, and bravery. ~ L. T.

I came to Portia to heal my cptsd from being raised within a Christian fundamentalist household. I wanted to heal my ancestral connections and learn about folk magic practices. I was beginning to connect with my identity as a nonbinary queer, but I had a great amount of inner judgment holding me back. Portia has been helping me understand my history and the stories I have inherited and learn to work with my body sensations and emotions as I release my false beliefs. I can feel my nervous system healing and I am less afraid to be “out” in the world as a result. I believe Portia helped save my life and open a door into new possibilities. You are a true gift to the world Portia. Thank you. ~ S. N. 

I’m a therapist and have been to many therapists and alternative practitioners over the years. Portia is unlike any I’ve encountered. She is brilliant, funny, and deeply caring. Her eclectic skills and perspectives have supported me in opening up to my own eclecticism, professionally and personally. She is a marvelous healer of healers. ~ M. D.

As a recovering cis white guy, I give Portia five stars. I was depressed and checked out before I came to work with her. My wife had divorced me and my kids weren’t speaking to me. Portia has opened my mind to understanding my intergenerational trauma. She gives me practices to help me connect to my authentic feelings. She is helping me learn to manage my anger and rekindle my healthy sexuality. I feel zero judgement from her and appreciate her sense of humor and consistent empathy. As an atheist I’m still skeptical of her magical leanings, but she has definitely piqued my curiosity. Her understanding of complexity and ecological systems has been very refreshing. She is offering a much needed service to the struggling men of our times. Highly recommend you book an appointment and see for yourself. ~ J. G.

I am a stay at home mother of three small children, in a pandemic. Last year I had become severely depressed and was having suicidal ideation. I hate western medicine, but through Portia’s guidance I was able to connect with a psychiatrist and get on meds for a short period. Portia guided me to advocate for myself with my doctor. She also helped me learn to be more compassionate with myself in general. This was a game changer. I owe my life to Portia, even if she doesn’t agree with this statement. Now I understand the meaning of agency, but if it hadn't been for her I’d truly be lost. If you are really suffering, please reach out to Portia. Thank you Portia!! You are the walking definition of integrative medicine. ~ K. S.

I am a Christian fundamentalist cult survivor with a history of chronic anxiety and eating disorders. I came to Portia hoping to heal my trauma and connect with a healthy spirituality. To be honest I did not know what to expect. It’s been a long road, but I am now able to trust myself again. I’ve learned so much about attachment, somatics, intergenerational trauma, mind-body healing, and animism. Portia has inspired me to pursue a career change in somatic psychotherapy to help other cult survivors and people struggling with ED. ~ F. W.

I have been working with Portia for over two years. I originally came to her to work on my mental health after separating from my long time relationship. I was experiencing severe mood swings with extended episodes of anxiety and depression with suicidal ideation and going through an identity crisis after the loss of my whole world. Portia helped me understand how to work with my body and nervous system to regain mood stability and sense of self in my day to day life. I have continued to work with her on a range of issues as I’ve begun dating again and decided to change my career path. She is incredibly wise and knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects and healing traditions, but what I appreciate most about Portia is I never feel judged by her the way I’ve felt with other mental health professionals. I feel accepted and humanized in her presence and am grateful to have found her and have her support and guidance. Thank you Portia for all the ways you’ve helped me regain my life. I am forever grateful.  ~ G. D.

I have been a patient of Portia’s off and on for 7 years and attribute most of the positive growth in my life to working with her. If you’re struggling with anything (or everything) I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to her. ~ A.M.

I came to Portia to do some healing work around family trauma, and I have never felt so held in a space as I have at Tall Reeds. I have the freedom to explore different practices and methods to walk through healing like somatic work and different types of meditative ways to tap into what I’m trying to shift and heal. Truly grateful to have someone who understands, listens, and guides so intentionally. ~ T. W. 

I kind of knew what I was looking for when I sought out Portia, but not really. I had a deep sense of needing to reckon with something; I knew I wasn’t living all life had to offer and something inside needed to be heard. Once I started working with her, it became clear. My old, painful patterns (anxiety, depression, the way I hold stress in my body, past traumas, how I physically handle fear, how I relate to others) needed to come to the surface, be dealt with, and let go. Since our first meeting, Portia has opened my soul to a world it needed to see, but was too afraid to look at. She provides a space free of judgement and shame. I can be completely emotionally naked in front of her as I continue to shed my old layers and build new, healthy ones. And I feel safe. I can only do this work because she helps me feel safe. I look forward to working with her for many years to come. ~ R. K.

I started going to see Portia over a year ago, and would highly recommend going to see her. My wife and I originally came in dealing with infertility, and she helped us a lot through those issues. No matter what I’ve brought in to talk about, whether it’s healing, meditation, etc., she’s always offered a new perspective and something new to explore.  Our sessions typically end with some healing & energy work, which is also an amazing experience (words can’t describe it, you have to just try it). She’s kind, patient, and has helped me a lot over this last year. Thank you! ~ J. L.

Portia’s work and the work of the Tall Reeds Healing Arts community has impacted me on many levels! I’ve experienced great healing and transformation as a result of my 1:1 sessions, as well as the group courses and sessions, with Portia. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a true place to heal, grow, evolve, transform, and become who you’re here to be! ~ E. V. 

Portia is a thoughtful, well-read, woke, vulnerable, conscientious healer, therapist, witch, teacher, goddess! She is an inspiration, mentor, and friend to all of her clients. She is also building a community at Tall Reeds that is safe, fierce, and amazing. I was referred by a good friend who has been seeing Portia for years and I am so grateful to be growing and learning here. 10 stars! ~ A. W. 

Portia is magical. Working with her has changed my life. Portia helped me to become pregnant. I truly believe my work with her is the reason why it happened so quickly, and one of the reasons why it has been a very healthy pregnancy so far. She continues to help me tremendously in developing new and effective tools to cope with a life-long anxiety disorder. Perhaps most importantly, Portia has helped me discover and connect to sacred places within myself that I didn’t know were there. The benefits of this work extend to all aspects of my life – from my work, to my relationships to my broader connection to the world. ~ B. R.

This IS one of those types of work that treats the root of things rather than just the symptoms (though it’s excellent for that as well!). It’s comprehensive and all encompassing and has really, for someone who is not very ‘in his body’, changed the way I experience my depression and life. Energy and how it lives and moves (or gets stuck) in our bodies is a very real thing. The thing I *love* about Portia is that she can be as ‘out there’ as she can be scientific in her explanation of her approach; she’s very intuitive, open minded, and generally a powerhouse of information and expertise and practice. Any hesitation or skepticism I’ve had (which has been minimal, but still) is erased the moment I get up on the table. And when you visit with Portia you are truly getting a full self work up. She formulates a treatment plan based upon what’s occurring in your life, relationships, body, energy, and spirit. And on top of that, she constantly customizes and revises your treatment plan to address your needs as they vary. The only downside is the cost incurred, but also if you are dealing with chronic conditions or having genuine ‘stuckness’ in some part of your life, this is worth it. See for yourself. ~ M. B.

Portia Richardson has a passion to see people live their most beautiful , rewarding and authentic life. I reached out to Portia after realizing Anxiety and Fear were controlling my life. As mother of 3 (2 under the age of 4) ,Wife and Running my own business I am burnout and overwhelmed. Portia listened and was compassionate then shared what she believed would be the best way to address some of my immediate issues. She really is gifted. I felt safe and like she genuinely cared. She proceeded to do energy work. I could feel things shifting and being broken off and removed. She intuitively knew what I needed and for first time I felt hopeful and excited about the future. With Portia’s guidance and her impressive training I’m learning how to reclaim my life. Portia is a true healer. ~ A. M. 

Portia is an incredible healer. I’ve been going to see her for years and she has helped me regulate my menstrual cycle and relieve my TMJ with acupuncture and energy work. However, her wyccecraft session took my healing experience to a level I didn’t expect. Now I understand my physical ailments are connected to my past life as a witch! She has taught me about spirituality and energy, which I knew nothing about before meeting her. But now I feel empowered to begin to explore this side of myself and am considering a job change to become an energy worker too! Thank you Portia! ~ S. B.  

Portia is an excellent practitioner. She is very approachable and empathic creating a safe supportive environment. She has many tools for transformation and I always leave feeling More energetic and hopeful. I highly recommend seeing Portia and am personally experiencing healing on a soul level that I haven’t experienced before. ~ A. Y.

Portia is a very skilled practitioner and I have greatly benefited from her expertise in helping my body heal physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. ~ D. D.

Portia is amazing - a truly sensitive and powerful healer. ~ W. T.

Portia is such a good spirit! Everything you’ve always wanted from a health professional. A great listener. A great educator. A great healer. A great spirit; always upbeat, kind, gentle, caring. Isn’t this what we have always hoped for in our well-being providers? ~ H. T.

Portia is the best! I recommend her to everyone I know. I initially received acupuncture for a really bad case of TMJ (intense pain, locked jaw, couldn’t eat solid foods) when doctors and chiropractors could not help me. Her treatment got my jaw 100% back to normal – such a relief! I continue to regularly see Portia (for over a year now) to keep my whole body and spirit well and I’ve truly never felt better. Portia is a great listener and takes time to hear her clients and what he/she needs. Her approach does not feel formulaic or “one-size-fits-all;” you will receive something crafted to your needs. If you’re looking for healing go see Portia!!! ~ H. H.

I have known Portia for many years as a fellow integrative health practitioner in Minneapolis and as a patient. When I first came to see her, I had been having persistent stomach problems for years. Portia quickly and accurately assessed what was going on and created a plan that had me back to well sooner than I ever thought possible. Not only is she warm and open, she’s also incredibly wise and knowledgable and has so many tools to bring to the table. I recommend her highly!! ~ A. R.

I originally went to Portia for acupuncture to help me rehab my separated shoulder. Along with physical therapy I am now totally healed and feel better than ever! I have continued to see her because she listens and advises with great integrity. Portia is truly an inspiration professionally and personally! ~ L. L.

Portia is an amazing practitioner & teacher! A true healer that cares about you as a person, your story, your vision and goals! I used to have med-high acne, often feel cold and had a number of signs that indicated hormonal imbalances. From following her recommendations and receiving treatments, now I have minimal acne, I regulate my body temperature better and things are getting cyclical again! I am thankful I was able to meet her; it’s been a positive life changing experience. Like I said, I true healer. ~M. E.

Portia has been treating my son and I for two years and has made a huge impact in both of our lives. Portia is a gift to the world! She is a true healer in all areas of life. I would recommend her to everyone! She has personally helped me with sinus issues, stress, and overall balance in life. She helped my son after a traumatic injury. We just love her and feel blessed we met her! ~ R. M.

Portia Richardson and her Tall Reeds Healing Arts practice has quite simply changed my life. The wellness benefits directly attributed to her expert acupuncture and cupping skills as well as her knowledge on other holistic health elements (such as vitamins and herbs) has nourished all parts of my body, mind and spirit. After each session, I leave empowered with information and with a reaffirmed sense of hope. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone visit Portia. It will be the bright spot of your day. ~ M. C.

Portia is an exceptionally talented healer and her space is fantastic. ~ W. J.

My first experience with acupuncture was during the last stage of pregnancy, and Portia’s extensive knowledge, excellent communication and thoughtful inclusion of spirituality was very comforting. I’ve continued to see her after the birth of my child, and I appreciate Portia’s clear passion for her work and I have gratefully enjoyed the mental and physical benefits of her practice. ~ E. S.

I’ve been seeing Portia for several months after having reconstructive surgery due to a bicycle incident.   I’m so happy that I was able to see her.   I firmly believe that my healing process increased rapidly because of the sessions with Portia.   I want to offer a tremendous amount of positive feedback and express that Portia helped me in ways that I did not expect.  I happily plan to continue and encourage anyone seeking holistic healing. ~ C. G.

In my experience, having a good consultation makes the following treatment experience better. Portia does a fantastic job of understanding the physical, emotional, and environmental causes behind the symptoms. ~ R. S.

Portia is simply the best of the best. Extremely knowledgeable, personable, and caring. Always in a good mood she is an excellent listener that tailors her treatment to the individual. Portia is everything we wish we had in traditional Western medicine. Book an appt. with her…..now. ~ H. T.

When Portia of Tall Reeds Healing Arts came in to my life, she transformed my entire view about my self-care. She is incredibly well versed and deeply compassionate. As we have resonated more beyond our health-coaching relationship she is an invaluable support and friend in my personal life. I wish for everyone to be so lucky to find Portia on their path to total wellness. ~ T. E.

My needle phobia has been put at ease…only with Portia at this point! She is very gentle and intuitively accurate with her work and Intention. Thanks Portia! Many Blessings. ~ K. M.

Acupuncture is a great experience due to Portia.  As a practitioner, Portia listens intently to the needs and outcome I wish to achieve and focuses on a positive result.  What I particularly appreciate is that she picks up on the unspoken too.  Portia has a great touch and is very positive and upbeat.  She takes time to make a real connection and gently educates along the way.  I see her as confident, knowledgeable, sensitive and compassionate.  I highly recommend her! ~ A.T.

Portia is a wonderful health coach!  I always look forward to my appointments  and have learned so much about myself from working with her.  She makes being healthy fun and interesting and I always leave our sessions feeling inspired and motivated.  I am grateful to have found her! ~ T. W.

I see Portia for acupuncture. I had never tried acupuncture or really any kind of natural healing before my first appointment. Portia’s been fabulous to work with on all levels! Highly recommended! ~ K. F.

Portia is a consummate professional and genuinely caring health coach. Her keen listening skills and empathetic approach create an atmosphere of trust. Any nervousness I had when being treated for the first time were quickly and quietly dispelled as her professional and kind demeanor set me to ease. I visited her practice for acupuncture, and I was unfamiliar with the practice. I found she’s transparent in her approach, confident in her practice, and easily smiles. I would highly recommend Portia for acupuncture, health coaching, and massage to anyone who may have reservations about eastern healing, as well as to seasoned veterans of the practice. Her bedside manner matches your comfort level, engages you in genuine communication, and she exhibits vast knowledge of her practice. ~ J. B.

Portia is so extremely kind, warm, and welcoming. This was my first experience with health coaching, and she was present to guide me through any issue that I wanted to address. Portia is very knowledgeable and willing to help me in anyway possible. ~ A. P.

Portia’s deep understanding of the art and science of Health Coaching  combined with her substantial knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine creates an experience for the Client that is unique and profound.  A session with her gives you lasting insights, questions and experiences. ~ C.B.B.