Why We’re Talking About It More Than Ever Naturopathic Services in Hillsboro, Oregon | Ancora Wellness For decades, conversations about women’s health focused almost exclusively on menopause—the point when menstrual cycles stop. But the years leading up to it, known as perimenopause, can be just as impactful. Today, this vital phase of life is finally … Read more
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and distressing life experiences. At Ancora Wellness in Hillsboro, Oregon, we use EMDR to help clients process painful memories, release emotional triggers, and move toward greater calm and balance. If you’re searching for therapy in Hillsboro, or wondering whether EMDR … Read more
The Healing Power of Groups: How Connection Builds Resilience and Growth In our individual-focused culture, many people feel like they have to face life’s challenges alone. But healing often happens best in community. Whether you’re processing emotions, learning new coping skills, or simply looking for connection, group work offers unique benefits that one-on-one settings can’t … Read more
Sweater Weather Is Coming: How to Support Your Body Naturally Through the Darker Days As the air turns crisp and the sun sets earlier, it’s clear that sweater weather has officially arrived in Hillsboro, Oregon. While many of us welcome the cozy season with open arms and pumpkin-spiced everything, the shift to shorter, darker days … Read more
Back-to-School Wellness in Hillsboro, OR: Naturopathic Tips for a Healthy Start When the school year begins in Hillsboro, many families find themselves navigating a mix of excitement and stress. Along with new routines, busier schedules, and after-school activities comes something less welcome: an increased exposure to germs. At Ancora Wellness, Dr. Katie Bennett, ND, works … Read more
When most people think of therapy, they imagine sitting one-on-one with a counselor, working through personal challenges. But when your challenges involve communication, trust, or shared life transitions, couples counseling can offer a different kind of healing—one that addresses the relationship itself. At Ancora Wellness in Hillsboro, OR, couples therapy is designed to help partners … Read more
Discover the Power of Art Therapy in Hillsboro, OregonCreative, Somatic, and Trauma-Informed Support at Ancora Wellness If you’ve ever struggled to put your feelings into words, you’re not alone. At Ancora Wellness, we understand that healing takes many forms—which is why we’re proud to offer art therapy in Hillsboro, Oregon with Shannon Garcia, Associate Art … Read more
How to Manage Political Stress and Oppression in 2025 Let’s be real: it’s a tough time to exist as a compassionate human, especially if you’re queer, a person of color, disabled, an immigrant, or otherwise marginalized. The political stress and social climate is overwhelming, and it can feel like there’s a new crisis, some new … Read more
Side Dishes to Avoid This Holiday Season to Stay Healthy All Season Long As the holidays roll in, so do the endless invitations to indulge in festive feasts. With that, comes some not-so-helpful opinions about what you should (or shouldn’t) be eating. So- here’s ours- side dishes to avoid on Thanksgiving (and beyond)! While planning … Read more
Taking Insurance at Ancora Wellness: Making Care Accessible At Ancora Wellness, we know that finding care can be overwhelming. That’s why, in 2023, we decided to start accepting insurance as part of our mission to expand access to care for our Hillsboro, Oregon community. Our goal is to work within the insurance coverage system while … Read more