Astoria & Beaverton / Hillsboro, OR — September 3, 2025 — Luna Acupuncture & Wellness, a trusted leader in holistic pain relief and compassionate care in Oregon, is expanding its services to welcome clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents. This new offering marks an important step in the clinic’s mission to ensure that people facing both sudden injuries and long-term pain conditions receive the care, attention, and healing they deserve.
Founded in 2015 by Dr. James Carter, Luna Acupuncture & Wellness has built a reputation as a sanctuary for patients dealing with chronic pain, trauma, injuries, and complex health conditions. With thriving clinics in both Astoria and Beaverton/ Hillsboro, the practice has been supporting individuals seeking an integrative path to wellness for over a decade. Now, with this expansion, Luna Acupuncture & Wellness is extending its reach to accident survivors whose pain and recovery journeys require expertise and compassion.
Meeting an Urgent Need
Motor vehicle accidents often leave survivors with long-lasting pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress. Even after initial medical treatments, many individuals are left searching for solutions to lingering conditions such as whiplash, back pain, spine and disc issues, headaches, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. By expanding its services and opening its doors to serve accident clients, Luna Acupuncture & Wellness aims to fill a necessary gap in care with a holistic model that addresses not just physical symptoms, but also emotional and neurological imbalances that often accompany trauma.
“Expanding our services to include motor vehicle accident clients is a natural extension of our mission,” said Dr. Carter. “We see the toll these injuries take on people’s bodies and lives. Our goal is to provide them with effective, compassionate care that restores their ability to move forward with less pain and more resilience.”
A Comprehensive Approach to Recovery
Unlike conventional treatments that may rely solely on medication, injections, or physical therapy, Luna Acupuncture & Wellness offers a multi-dimensional path to healing. Each accident client begins with a thorough consultation and receives a customized treatment plan tailored to their unique recovery needs. The clinic uses a combination of advanced acupuncture and classical diagnosis, auricular therapy, cupping, infrared light, herbal teas, and integrative techniques to target both acute injuries and secondary conditions that can arise weeks or months after an accident.
Dr. Carter’s specialized training in auricular medicine therapy, which focuses on precise points in the ear to influence systems throughout the body, has proven especially effective for addressing pain, nerve dysfunction, and trauma responses. By combining this advanced method with traditional acupuncture, patients experience relief that goes beyond symptom management to promote deeper balance and recovery.
Advocacy for Patients
Navigating recovery after an accident can feel overwhelming, especially when insurance claims and paperwork add stress to an already difficult process. Luna Acupuncture & Wellness is committed to advocating for patients by working directly with motor vehicle accident insurance to make the recovery process as smooth as possible.
Under Oregon law (ORS 742.520), all auto insurance policies include Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. This provides a minimum of $15,000 in benefits for reasonable and necessary accident-related medical care — including acupuncture, acupressure, and other rehabilitative therapies — for up to two years after the accident, with no upfront costs to the patient. This ensures clients receive the care they need promptly, without unnecessary delays or financial burdens.
“People who have been through accidents often feel like they are left on their own to figure out their recovery,” Dr. Carter explained. “At Luna Acupuncture & Wellness, we don’t just treat injuries. We walk alongside our patients, supporting them through the physical, emotional, and logistical challenges of healing.”
Expanding Care While Staying Rooted in Compassion
This new chapter for Luna Acupuncture & Wellness reflects the clinic’s ongoing commitment to evolve with the needs of its community. As Oregon sees a rising demand for alternative and complementary health options, Dr. Carter and his team continue to adapt, ensuring that their services remain both accessible and impactful.
At the same time, the expansion does not alter the clinic’s foundational values. Healing at Luna Acupuncture & Wellness begins with listening. Every client, whether living with long-term chronic pain or recovering from a sudden accident, receives time, attention, and an individualized plan that reflects their specific story.
“Our patients tell us that what makes a difference is not just the needles or techniques we use,” said Dr. Carter. “It’s the fact that we really see them, we listen, and we care about their lives beyond the treatment room. That’s what makes healing sustainable.”
A Legacy of Service
The expansion into accident care comes as Luna Acupuncture & Wellness approaches its tenth anniversary in Fall 2025. Over the past decade, the clinic has grown from a single vision into a dual-location practice known for its clinical excellence and human-centered care. Along the way, Luna Acupuncture & Wellness has continued to give back, donating monthly to LovePeaceHarmony.org to support global humanitarian efforts.
This commitment to service—both locally and globally—sets Luna Acupuncture & Wellness apart in Oregon’s wellness landscape. Whether easing arthritis pain for seniors, providing trauma support for veterans, or now welcoming accident survivors into care, the clinic embodies its belief that true wellness is about more than medicine. It is about compassion, connection, and community.
Looking Ahead
As Luna Acupuncture & Wellness opens its doors to motor vehicle accident clients, Dr. Carter sees an opportunity to change how recovery is approached in Oregon. He envisions a healthcare culture where integrative treatments are not just alternative options, but essential parts of recovery plans.
“We want to be part of the shift where accident survivors are no longer left to live with pain as if it’s just their new normal,” Dr. Carter said. “With the right care, people can heal more fully, and that is what we are here to make possible.”
Community Response
The announcement has already generated positive buzz in both Astoria and Beaverton / Hillsboro. Local healthcare providers, including family doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists, have expressed interest in collaborating with Luna Acupuncture & Wellness to create integrative recovery pathways for accident patients. Meanwhile, patients themselves are relieved to know that a trusted, established clinic is stepping into this much-needed role.
One longtime patient shared, “Dr. Carter and his team helped me manage chronic pain after years of frustration with other treatments. Knowing they are now helping accident survivors makes me hopeful for so many people who feel stuck in their recovery.”
About Luna Acupuncture & Wellness
Luna Acupuncture & Wellness, with clinics in Astoria and Beaverton / Hillsboro, Oregon, offers natural, compassionate solutions for chronic and acute pain, trauma, and complex health conditions. Founded in 2015 by Dr. James Carter, the practice blends ancient Eastern medicine with modern, evidence-informed approaches. Dr. Carter specializes in auricular therapy and integrative acupuncture, helping patients with conditions including fibromyalgia, neuropathy, migraines, chronic joint and muscle pain, endocrine disorders, and now motor vehicle accident injuries. Each client receives individualized care grounded in the clinic’s core belief: healing starts with listening.
Luna Acupuncture & Wellness also demonstrates its commitment to global compassion through monthly donations to LovePeaceHarmony.org, supporting humanitarian projects around the world. Approaching its 10-year anniversary, the clinic remains a pillar of holistic healthcare in the Pacific Northwest.
