Global TCM Acupuncture Clinic

Acupuncture treatment focuses on relieving pain or any other symptoms, as well as strengthening the immune system, to ease the body into a more harmonious and balanced state. 

All of our techniques are in compliance with all State regulations. We only use disposable needles, and strictly follow the regulations of OSHA and CDC. These sterilized acupuncture needles are manufactured, packaged, and shipped in sterilized containers in compliance with all applicable laws. 

Acupuncture needles are thinner than a human hair. When used correctly, they stimulate the body to balance and heal itself. 

We currently provide the following treatments:

Acupuncture 

Herbal Medicine (Customized herbal tea and established herbal pills)

Moxibustion (Artemisia is burned to stimulate points)

Cupping (Glass suction cups used topically)

Gua Sha (Friction-based pain relief technique)

Electroacupuncture

Heat Lamp (Infrared light therapy)

Tui Na (Chinese massage therapy) 

Global TCM Acupuncture Clinic offers expert acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Portland/Tigard, Oregon. Our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-informed care for pain relief, sports injuries, stress, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, digestive disorders, women's health, and chronic health conditions. We combine acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, and personalized lifestyle guidance to address the root causes of illness—not just symptoms. We collaborate with chiropractors, massage therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive integrative care. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain or looking to improve your overall wellness, we're committed to helping you achieve lasting health naturally.

About Dr. Li

Dr. Dongcheng Li, LAc, Ed.D, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®

Dongcheng Li is a licensed acupuncturist in Oregon and holds Diplomate certifications in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM®). He previously taught at several acupuncture colleges in the United States and currently serves as the Associate Dean of the Chinese Medicine programs at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Li is a fifth-generation practitioner of Chinese Medicine and the only apprentice in his family tradition. From a very young age, he was trained in China in a wide range of traditional healing methods, including unique acupuncture and herbal medicine protocols passed down through generations. Alongside this family-based training, he pursued formal medical education in China and graduated at the top of his class from Inner Mongolia Medical University in 2001 with a medical degree in Chinese Medicine. He later earned a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, completing his dissertation research at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in 2004.

After coming to the United States in 2007, Dr. Li continued expanding his academic background by earning a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2009 and a Doctor of Education degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2022.

In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Li is also an accomplished author who has published multiple bestselling books on Amazon. Since 2009, he has actively taught preparatory courses for the national acupuncture licensure examinations in the United States, helping thousands of students around the world prepare for professional practice.

Throughout his career, Dr. Li has held both teaching and clinical positions at several Chinese medicine institutions across the United States and brings more than 18 years of clinical experience to his work. Before relocating to Portland in 2025, he operated a private practice in South Florida for over 12 years. He is specialized in pain management, sports medicine, internal diseases, gynecological diseases, and geriatric diseases.

Getting Here

Global TCM Acupuncture Clinic is located within an established Thistle Sports Chiropractic Clinic:

15895 SW 72nd Avenue, Suite 120 Portland, Oregon 97224

From I-5 North or South
Take the Carman exit and head West until you are at the intersection of Upper Boones Ferry Rd. and 72nd Avenue. The clinic will be directly in front of you in a red brick building – proceed through the intersection and into the parking lot.

From the 217
Exit onto I-5 South and then take the Carman exit and turn right. Follow Carman until you are at the intersection of Upper Boones Ferry Rd. and 72nd Avenue. The clinic will be directly in front of you in a red brick building – proceed through the intersection and into the parking lot.