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I’ve been a physical therapist for over 20 years and I love listening to clients, getting to the root of the problem and helping restoration!

dr. kacy l. borba spann (androgynous) of Quercus Natural Health, is a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist practicing adjunctive healthcare in Portland, Oregon at the Opening to Life Building in the SE Hawthorne neighborhood. Adjunctive care means that dr. kacy does not practice primary care.

dr. kacy hails from a big family in a small “cow-town” on the central coast of California where her Salinan ancestors have lived for over 6,000 years and live oaks abound. She studied Community Healthcare at UC Santa Cruz — a major she designed — focusing on social inequities in healthcare and biomedical sciences. A few years later dr. kacy journeyed to Portland, OR for graduate school at the National College of Natural Medicine. There she spent time growing, changing, learning, healing and connecting with Naturopathic and Chinese medicine.

She thinks that being bipedal is the coolest and likes to be in motion, whether walking, skateboarding, dancing, or hula hooping. dr. kacy loves to be in nature with her bare feet on the earth near bodies of moving water. When she is with the ocean tides on a full moon she feels most connected to our creator. She believes there’s no better dessert than a chocolate chip cookie and that we all deserve to treat ourselves. She strives to find what is to love in each soul she meets, and she looks forward to meeting you!

dr. kacy is a generalist at heart and loves seeing all ages and stages though tends to most often treat pain and psychospiritual issues. She is a very hands-on practitioner with a strong belief in the value of therapeutic touch which can include: acupuncture, non-insertive acupuncture, bodywork (myofascial release, channel work, cranio-sacral, abdominal massage, fascial counterstrain), spinal manipulation, and nasal specifics. 

dr. kacy enjoys working with people who want agency over their healthcare and want to be informed, active participants in their healthcare decisions. It’s essential to dr. kacy that patients feel supported by this partnership. Whether the healing work spans a day or many years, dr. kacy strives to listen to, support and tend to each person entrusted within her care.

Many of her patients have admitted that she is the first doctor they actually look forward to seeing!

Helping people alleviate chronic pain, improve performance, and achieve lasting weight loss through advanced manual therapy, personalized movement strategies and emotional wellness coaching.

I use Fascial Counterstrain as a base diagnostic to understand where someone is at and to prepare their body for whatever they want to do performance wise. Whether that is athletics, weekend warrior activities or being able to play with the grandkids or go up and down stairs without pain or being out of breath.

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With a decade of experience alongside her chiropractor husband, she has dedicated her career to aiding individuals recovering from car accidents, those enduring chronic pain, and patients with a wide array of health conditions. Her work has notably extended to supporting individuals who have suffered from anxiety as well as trauma, including those with PTSD, providing them with compassionate care and effective therapeutic interventions.

She has specialized training in CranioSacral Therapy and Spinal Reflex Therapy, which have enriched her approach to patient care. Additionally, her education in Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) has proven to be particularly transformative. FCS has emerged as a cornerstone in her practice, known for its efficacy in soothing the nervous system, alleviating pain and inflammation, and enhancing digestive health.

Her holistic approach combines these advanced techniques to offer personalized treatment plans that address the root causes of her patients’ conditions. Committed to ongoing learning and innovation in her field, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate heart to her practice. She eagerly anticipates working with you, helping you navigate your path to recovery and wellness.

Maciek is at the forefront of the future generation of Counterstrainers.
He has completed a double degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast, Australia. Even before finishing his degree, Maciej had already completed a broad curriculum of various manual and exercise-based approaches to rehabilitation, which gave him a deep understanding of patients’ needs.

In 2024, Maciek completed the entire Counterstrain curriculum and officially became certified. He is currently one of a few certified practitioners in both Australia and Europe, making him uniquely positioned to deliver this groundbreaking approach to a wide range of clients.

Since beginning his journey with Counterstrain, it has become his mission to consistently deliver results of the highest level to his patients. To achieve this, he relentlessly improves his skills by staying up-to-date with anatomical research, attending seminars, and participating in mastery classes run by the Counterstrain Academy.

In 2024, Maciek was offered the chance to join the Counterstrain Instructor Training Program, further enhancing his growth as a practitioner and allowing him to contribute to the promotion and development of this life-changing approach.

Maciek currently lives and practices between Melbourne, Australia, and his hometown of Warsaw, Poland, bringing his expertise to clients across both continents.

Dr Melanie has been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Vestibular Therapist, and Fascial Counterstrain specialist.
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Vital Energy is a continuation of her dream of helping others in their pursuit of wellness. She believes in healing our bodies through more holistic and naturopathic methods, and not just increasing our lifespan, but rather healthspan, meaning focusing on more of those years remaining healthy and free from disease. She loves to be outdoors, exploring with the family, and is always open to trying new and alternative healing techniques.