Hi friends, I'm coming atcha with TWO huge announcements:

1. I have a NEW Location for in-person physical therapy: I'm now working out of Méraki Collective in downtown Vancouver, WA in addition to my Portland office at AWOL Dance Collective.
2. Dry Needling Available NOW (Book here - Vancouver location only): Thanks to your advocacy for HB 3824B, dry needling is finally part of Oregon's PT scope (effective July 2027). Since Washington already allows this (and because I'm a licensed PT endorsed to dry needle in Washington), I will be offering dry needling at my NEW Vancouver location starting next week—but NOT at my Portland location until July 2027.

Location information (book here):

• Vancouver office: Fully accessible, no aerial points, dry needling available
• Portland office: Fully accessible, Aerial points available, NO dry needling (must wait until 2027)
• Appointments: $175 (1-hour) / $135 (45-min follow up) / $85 (30-min follow-up). I am out of network with insurance, but happy to provide you a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement!

The Full Story + FAQ

About the Vancouver Expansion

When I first joined the Oregon PT government action committee and started advocating for this bill, I got SO fired up about dry needling - it had been a huge part of my physical therapy practice until I moved to Oregon, which is one of the 4 states that did not include it in PT scope of practice. Since Portland is just a hop-skip away from Vancouver, and I was already licensed as a PT in Washington State, I started looking into their dry needling endorsement process. I quickly found that I already met their VERY stringent and lengthy training requirements, so I applied and was quickly approved.

And that's how I came to work at Méraki Collective in downtown Vancouver, Washington, in addition to my established Portland office at AWOL Dance Collective. This expansion allows me to better serve my patients, who only have to drive a few extra minutes to see me in Washington.

Both locations offer full accessibility, gender-neutral bathrooms, and convenient street parking. While the Vancouver office doesn't have aerial rigging points (those remain exclusive to the Portland location), I am so excited to offer dry needling as part of a comprehensive treatment strategy (when indicated, of course)!

More about Dry Needling (and why I love it SO much)

I've been trained and certified in dry needling through Kinetacore (now Evidence in Motion) since 2013, bringing over a decade of specialized experience to your treatment. Additionally, I also am endorsed to perform dry needling by the Washington state department of health. Beyond extensive clinical experience, I've also contributed to the field by teaching dry needling in doctoral physical therapy programs and conducting research on its effectiveness for treating various orthopedic injuries. This combination of extensive hands-on experience, educational expertise, and research background ensures you receive the safest evidence-based care.

So - what IS it? Dry needling is a technique that uses sterile, single-use monofilament needles to directly target myofascial trigger points and connective tissue in ways that traditional manual therapy sometimes cannot reach.

The research-backed benefits include:

• Significant pain reduction
• Release of persistent muscle tension
• Immediate and long-term improvements in range of motion and mobility
• Enhanced tissue healing and recovery
• Improved muscle activation patterns

For patients dealing with stubborn issues that haven't fully responded to exercise and manual therapy alone, dry needling often provides the breakthrough needed to achieve your movement and performance goals.

Scheduling: I'm accepting appointments at the Vancouver location starting next week. Given the enthusiasm surrounding this expanded treatment option, I encourage you to book sooner than later to secure your preferred appointment time.

COVID Safety: I continue to maintain safety protocols at both locations, including masking during all patient visits.

Questions?

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always happy to chat!

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Jen Crane, PT, DPT, ATC