Richard Pope LAc, LMT Schedule an Appointment Call for a Consultation Acupuncturist and Structural Massage Therapist Richard Pope LAc, LMT Acupuncturist and Structural
Massage Therapist Schedule an Appointment Call for a Consultation

Services

I specialize in treating pain and injury through a personalized blend of acupuncture and structural massage therapy, focusing not just on symptoms, but on your holistic well-being.

Here are some of the conditions I commonly work with:

• Muscle knots and trigger points

• Sports injuries of all kinds

• Motor vehicle and workplace injuries

• Nerve pain, neuralgia, and neuritis

• Arthritis and bursitis

• Headaches and migraines

• Sciatica, carpal tunnel, and thoracic outlet syndrome

• Repetitive motion injuries

• Post-surgical pain

When appropriate, I may also suggest herbs, supplements, stretches, exercises, or lifestyle and dietary changes to help accelerate your recovery.

Please note: I focus on therapeutic care and do not offer spa services.

Location, Hours & Contact Info

Open Gate Acupuncture Clinic

1011 E Burnside, Portland, Or, 97214

Sunday 10:00AM – 9:00PM

Tuesday 10:00AM – 9:00PM

Wednesday 10:00AM – 9:00PM

Contact

503-505-0273

richardpopelac@gmail.com

Reviews

GEORGIA

Richard Pope was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. He diagnosed my quad strain straight away and the treatment helped so much!! He also didn’t try to sell me a huge package of expensive treatments, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be back.

VIRGINIA

Richard Pope provided a lot of new information regarding healing my body, took the time to explain the information, was very thorough in the intake process asking a lot of questions regarding my personal health. I appreciated the depth of his knowledge and also the acupuncture treatment was targeted to the specific area of distress and it was extremely helpful.

Chris

Finding a provider that is honest and straightforward about what treatments would and wouldn’t help is hard to find. Richard Pope earned my respect today and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Not much more I could ask for. Thank you.

Jamie

My leg and glute feel 100% better today!

Svetlana

I am really happy that I went to see Richard. I have had lowerback pain for several years, and today, I had some deep tissue message and acupuncture. The experience has been very positive, and I have already scheduled myself for another appointment.

Nina

I had my first massage & acupuncture session with Richard today. I am very pleased with the experience. I felt lighter and my back pain disappeared right after the session. It is quite amazing. My self care will now include seeing Richard on a regular basis. I highly recommend.

Chelsea

Richard is very professional, explaining everything and answered all questions. Massage was great and Accupuncture very relaxing. Definitely recommend.

Larry

Professional, attentive, knowledgeable, good communication, effective.

Shayla

Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend!

Julie

Excellent therapist! If you can tell him the area of concern, Richard get’s right to it with accuracy! He doesn’t waste your time. Though a single treatment cannot heal everything, this treatment definitely set me on the path of healing. I look forward to my next appointment.

Casey

Richard fit me in earlier than my original appointment was kind, caring and asked good questions before the treatment. His massage/bodywork was top notch and helped me with some ribs that were out and some neck/back issues. I will be going back for sure.

Sally

After 6 visits to Physical therapy, One visit with Richard made a huge difference with the pain I had been experiencing for almost a year with my right shoulder. Very thorough review prior to deep tissue massage and then acupuncture on the points singled out during massage. Highly recommend.

Toni

Rich was so kind and really listened to my husband and I! He had very useful suggestions and the treatment was effective. We would much rather go to him than see a western medicine doctor.

Rejeesh

Richard was genuine, did not make any false promises. I liked the way he diagnosed me, collected as much information as possible from me and did a proper diagnosis to identify the cause for my pain in Knee and elbow. I felt relieved but I definitely need to go for few more follow up appointments to completely recover.

Stilyan

Richard is awesome! Great energy and amazing massage. He’s top notch. Highly recommend

David

Really enjoyed meeting Richard. Very welcoming and friendly. Obviously , knows his trade. I would definitely recommend him to others.

Tim

Richard is intuitive and very good at his craft. Massage combined with acupuncture truly attacks problem spots in the most effective way possible. I like the cut of his jib.

Melody

My husband enjoyed his massage and acupuncture ???????????????? we will be returning for sure ????already scheduled, thank you

Chris

Very impressed by his extensive knowledge and manners. He is a gentleman and a scholar! You won’t be sorry!

Jon

Richard provided an excellent environment for my first experience with acupuncture. I felt comfortable throughout the session and left feeling very relaxed. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone.

Jacqueline

Richard Pope is a knowledgeable, sensitive practitioner. I really liked that he began my treatment with massage and was also able to do some acupuncture. I felt his accuracy in diagnosis. I would recommend.

Jillian

He gave me an incredible firm pressure massage and was friendly, professional, and intuitive. I highly recommend!

Sharon

He was very interested in helping me. He asked lots of good questions. I look forward to seeing him again.

Adrie

VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGABLE. I HAD A VERY GOOD FIRST TIME EXPERIENCE WITH ACUPUNCTURE, RICHARD TOOK THE TIME TO FIGURE OUT WHAT MY PROBLEM AREAS WERE AND MADE SURE WE FOCUSED ON THOSE AREAS TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT WORTHWHILE.

Ju

I enjoyed my time and treatment with Richard. He was understanding when I ran a bit behind schedule and very attentive during my session. I intend to enjoy more sessions with him going forward.

Philip

We sat for a few minutes and talk about the concerns I had and how they may have come about. I learned a lot and was glad I’ve met him. I will return for some more treatments.

Christine

Richard was attentive and knowledgeable during both the massage and acupuncture. He knew how to focus on the areas that needed the most work so I’d feel my best.

Jo

The combination of deep massage and acupuncture relieved my tennis elbow pain after 6 months of trying other things. I’m just very thankful for the relief. Also the knee he worked on is much better, after just one session. Rich is excellent, and a nice person as well. I’ll be back and recommending him to friends.

Don

I was referred by a friend and have always steered away from the idea of Acupuncture because i hate needles but needless to say, she convinced me she hated needles as well and u can hardly even feel them. Also, she said her visit helped her a lot so i took the plunge and scheduled a session. I will be quite honest, it was a great experience! Very relaxing and i didnt feel the needles!

Kelcey

Very professional and knowledgeable. I had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend his practice.

Julie

The treatment exceeded my expectations. I was in a lot of pain when I went in. 96 % improvement by the next day! Thank you Richard.

John

Enjoyed my experience with him. I have several issues with my leg and Richard spent a lot of time with me explaining different options. He was very knowledgeable. Definitely felt better when I left his office and I will return

Courtney

Richard was very professional and took the time to listen and discuss my goals so the session would be as beneficial as possible. The combination massage/acupuncture treatment was effective at reducing my pain even after just one visit! Richard is willing to work with everyone regardless of their financial situation and had a wide knowledge of alternative medicine. I will definitely be back for follow up care.

Michelle

Richard is a master! He brought me total relief and I am looking forward to our next appointment.????

About Me

I’ve been a massage therapist since 2008 and an acupuncturist since 2011. I trained at the Arcata School of Massage and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. I’ve been in private practice at Open Gate Clinic since 2014.

Outside of my private practice, I’m passionate about community education. I serve as the executive director of The People’s Colloquium, a nonprofit I co-founded to support free education in the arts and humanities. I also organize Portland Free Philosophy Lectures and Discussions and The Seattle Philosophy Club, Meetup groups that host seminars in philosophy and related topics, each with thousands of members. From 2011 - 2019, I administrated The People’s Ink, a writer's workshop that met weekly in Southeast Portland, averaging about fifty attendances per night.

In my free time, I enjoy exercising, meditating, reading, writing, and studying philosophy.

I live in Oregon City with my partner Emily, our son Henry (born in '21), our daughter Sylvie (born in '26) and our two dogs Sunny and Indy.

Massage Therapist License: 15698
Acupuncturist License: AC156539

Schedule an Appointment

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To reserve your appointment—even if you’re using a coupon or gift certificate—a credit or debit card is required.

If an appointment is missed or canceled without at least 48 hours notice—which is the amount of time I usually need to fill an opening in my clinic schedule—a $50 fee will be charged to the card on file.

This policy helps me keep a full clinic schedule, allowing me to earn a modest livelihood and support my family while offering a sliding scale and other discounts to those in financial need. I also understand that unexpected things happen. If you’re unable to cancel in time due to circumstances beyond your control—like illness or car trouble—I’ll gladly waive this fee.

Details

COST

For sessions that combine acupuncture and massage therapy, I offer a sliding scale of $50–$100 per hour. You’re welcome to choose the amount that feels right for your budget.

Massage therapy sessions are also available at a standard rate of $100 per hour.

If you’re currently experiencing financial hardship, additional discounts are available. To apply, please fill out the form linked below.

 

INSURANCE

I bill motor vehicle accident (PIP) and workers’ compensation claims directly at my standard rate of $100 per hour.

I don’t bill private medical insurance directly, but I’m happy to provide receipts with billing and treatment codes upon request. Many of my patients with private insurance submit these for reimbursement—often with success.

For more details about your coverage, it’s best to contact your insurance provider directly.

 

NEW PATIENT PAPERWORK

If you’re a new patient, please fill out the electronic health intake form linked below. If you prefer, you’re also welcome to complete a hard copy before your appointment. It takes about 10 minutes.

Please also print and sign the below forms. Again, if you prefer, you can complete a hard copy before your appointment. It usually only takes a few minutes.

If you want to fill out these forms before your appointment, I recommend arriving 15 minutes early.