You’re not imagining it.
Many people come to acupuncture after doing everything they were told would help therapy, supplements, exercise, better sleep habits and yet their body still won’t relax. They’re exhausted but wired. They wake at 3am. Their jaw, neck, or shoulders never fully let go.
This is often not a willpower problem.
It’s a nervous system that has forgotten how to switch off.
I’m Liz Wolf, a Licensed Acupuncturist practicing in Portland at Potential’s Wellness.
My work focuses on helping the body shift out of chronic fight-or-flight and back into restorative balance. I combine traditional acupuncture with gentle body regulation techniques to calm the nervous system and support sleep, mood, and hormone stability.
Many of my patients come in after months or years of feeling stuck in stress patterns their body can’t seem to reset.
My goal is to give your system a place where it finally feels safe enough to heal.
What sessions are like
Treatments are quiet and unhurried.
Most patients feel deeply relaxed during their first session, and many fall asleep on the table. We focus on helping your body settle rather than pushing it.
After your visit, I’ll explain what I’m seeing in your pattern and what your body likely needs — no pressure and no long-term commitments.
Training
Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
I continue advanced study in craniosacral therapy and nervous system regulation approaches to better support patients experiencing chronic stress patterns.