Dr. Meg Chuang, ND, LAc
Meet Dr. Chuang
Dr. Meg Chuang is a naturopathic doctor and Chinese Medicine practitioner whose treating philosophy is heavily influenced by the ancient wisdom of both the Eastern and Western view of health and well-being. While she sees a human being an integral part of Nature, she also understands the value of individuality. The sociocultural and humanistic aspects of patient care are of great importance to Dr. Chuang. She strives to provide patients culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed care.
Dr. Chuang offers a variety of treatment modalities to serve patients with different needs in their quest for better health. She combines standard of care with Chinese and Western traditional natural medicines to achieve the best clinical outcome. Her treating principle is based on the salutogenic model of health with the use of evidence-based modalities to help patients achieve their health goals in a safe, gentle, holistic, and sustainable way. In the salutogenic model, the emphasis is put on factors that contribute to one’s overall well-being. The goal is not to fight disease, but to help regulate the body and encourage it to restore its innate abilities to fend for itself when being under physical or mental-emotional stress.
Dr. Chuang sees herself as a healer, an educator, and a cheerleader for her patients. She helps patients understand all aspects of their health care and make the journey to better health easier and less confusing.
Areas of Focus
Integrative oncology, weight management, GI health, nutrition, metabolic disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, immune dysregulation, dysautonomia, women’s health, cosmetic acupuncture.
Education & Experience
At an early age, Dr. Chuang found her calling in medicine. After she graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and Human Biology, Dr. Chuang fell in love with Chinese medicine through her personal experience with the medicine and working as a clinic assistant at the local Chinese medicine clinic in her second hometown in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Around the same time, she was also introduced to Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Chuang was fascinated by the similarities between the two medicines that evolved independently from two separate parts of the world. In 2019, Dr. Chuang completed her trainings in both Naturopathic Medicine and Chinese Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon.
During her time there, she found her passion in integrative oncology. Dr. Chuang has more than 300 hours of clinic training in integrative oncology. As a part of her training, she learned how to combine acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary and lifestyle coaching to help cancer patients manage and recover from side effects associated with conventional cancer therapies and improve quality of life. She has also received training in acupuncture for hospice care.
In addition, Dr. Chuang is a certified practitioner of Mei Zen facial and neck cosmetic acupuncture and abdominal acupuncture for weight loss and infertility.
List of services provided by Dr. Chuang
Integrative oncology care
Weight management
Holistic acupuncture treatment
Cosmetic acupuncture treatment
Auricular Acupuncture: Substance Detox Protocol
Moxibustion
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese dietetics consultation
Asian bodywork (fire cupping, gua sha, tuina massage)
Lymphatic massage
Emotional Freedom Technique therapy
Dr. Andrew von Plitt, ND
Meet Dr. von Plitt
Dr. Andrew von Plitt is a Naturopathic Doctor who partners with patients to overcome a variety of health challenges. He focuses on building resilient health, allowing you to thrive even under stress. Whether you're struggling with digestive issues, hormone imbalances, or chronic conditions, Dr. von Plitt utilizes a holistic approach to address the root causes and empower his patients to take charge of their health journey.
List of Services Offered by Dr. von Plitt:
Environmental Medicine
Comprehensive Toxic Burden Testing
Toxin Genetics Testing
Extensive Personalized Detoxification Protocols
Lifestyle Counseling to Reduce Toxic Exposure
Digestive Health
Comprehensive Gut Microbiome and Digestive Function Testing + Support
Candida and IBS Testing + Support
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth), and IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth) Testing and Treatment
Visceral manipulation for Hiatal Hernia Syndrome and Ileocecal Valve Syndrome
GERD Support and PPI (omeprazole, etc.) Deprescribing
Health and Wellness
Comprehensive Micronutrient / Genetic Testing + Support
Individualized Nutritional Supplementation
Sleep optimization
Metabolic Health, Pre-Diabetes, and Diabetes Testing and Support
Lifestyle Counseling and Coaching
Personalized Homeopathic Medicine
Personalized Herbal/Botanical Medicine
Male Hormone Testing and Balancing (non-prescriptive)
Pain Management / Musculoskeletal Health / Manual Therapies
Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT)
Nasal Release Technique
Neuromodulator Injections for:
Migraines
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD)
Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy (NMT)
Tool Assisted and Manual High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA) Spine and Joint Mobilizations
Tool Assisted and Manual Soft Tissue Mobilization
Cranial-Sacral Manipulations
Applied Kinesiology (AK)
Stress and Goal Acquisition Support
Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)
Aesthetics
Naturopathic Medical Weight Loss
Naturopathic Skin Care
Xeomin / Botox Injections
PCDC Lipolysis Injections for Body Sculpting
Micro-needling and Nano-needling for
Enhancing Skin Appearance and Texture
Reducing Visibility of Stretch Marks
Reducing Scar Visibility
Supporting Hair Growth
Professional Organization Memberships:
Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP)
Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP).
A Personalized Approach to Your Health:
Dr. von Plitt leverages the power of naturopathic medicine and modern science to create personalized treatment plans. His focus is on strengthening your internal terrain – the body's foundation for health – to overcome health obstacles and enhance overall well-being.
Recognizing the unique needs of each patient, Dr. von Plitt takes a comprehensive approach. He considers your past medical history, lifestyle, dietary habits, and environmental factors to tailor a treatment plan that's right for you.
He believes in the inherent healing potential within each individual. He aims to support your body's natural healing mechanisms and awaken your inner healer to promote long-term wellness.
Education and Experience:
Dr. von Plitt earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine (ND) from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Prior to attending Naturopathic Medical School Dr. von Plitt earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of California San Diego. Beyond his core education, he holds multiple certifications and has received additional training in modalities such as Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET), Nasal Release Technique, Dermatology Clinical and Integrative Essentials training through Learn Skin, functional gastrointestinal care, and more.
Dr. von Plitt has experience working at Terrain Wellness with Dr. Dani Lockwood and Serene Care Clinic with Dr. Kamto Lee. He also spent over two years working at Nutura Clinic in Portland, OR, which was formerly owned by Dr. Cathryn Morter, where he supported many of Dr. Morter's former patients with their health concerns, implementing muscle testing and Applied Kinesiology to help fine-tune their treatment and supplementation routines.
Certifications:
Medical Weight Loss
Applied Kinesiology
Sexual Health (Male and Female)
Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT)
Sclerotherapy
Advanced Neuromodulator Injections
Dermal Filler Injections
Aesthetic Medicine Complications Management
Microneedling
Nanoneedling
Aesthetic LED Light Therapies
Kybella Injections
Mesotherapy / Lipolysis Injection Therapies
Come see Dr. Meg Chuang, ND, LAc and/or Dr. Andrew von Plitt, ND
at
Apricot Health Clinic
in Beaverton, Oregon
Schedule an appointment at ApricotHealthClinic.JaneApp.com