About
With over 30 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aja Ngo offers an integrative and compassionate approach to whole-person healing. Her treatments blend Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, Five Element theory, moxibustion, gua sha, cupping and therapeutic bodywork to restore balance, relieve pain and support emotional and physical health.
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Aja’s clinical perspective is shaped not only by her formal training in Oriental Medicine, but also by her lived experience as a marathon runner (Pittsburgh Marathon, 1997) and as a movement-based Argentine Tango dancer (2011–2026). These disciplines deepen her understanding of biomechanics, repetitive strain, athletic conditioning and the body’s innate healing capacity.
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She specializes in working with:
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Repetitive strain & sports injuries
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Runners, performance athletes & marathoners
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Musicians, firefighters & police personnel
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Cancer care & oncology support
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Addiction recovery support - during treatment & after
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Women’s health
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Five Element acupuncture for emotional clarity & work–life harmony
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Chronic stress, burnout & fatigue in professionals
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Aja's sports medicine approach includes advanced Japanese needling, direct moxibustion, gua sha, cupping and Chinese herbal essential oils to enhance circulation, tissue repair and functional movement.
Training & Global Experience
Aja’s expertise is grounded in decades of advanced training, cross-cultural study and humanitarian work throughout the US, Asia, Europe and South America.
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🇺🇸 United States
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Licensed Acupuncturist – Oregon (AC01105)
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Diplomate of Acupuncture – NCCAOM (#18843)
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M.A. in Acupuncture, Tai Sophia Institute (1999–2001)
Specialization: Five Element Acupuncture -
Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy (1996)
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Addiction Recovery Work (Baltimore, 1999–2001): Penn North Clinic, Men's Clinic, Men’s Detention Center
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Hospice Volunteer: Pittsburgh (1996) & Portland (2009)
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Outside In (Portland, 2009): Acupuncture for homeless & at-risk youth
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🇨🇳 China
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China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing (1997): Tuina — Traditional Chinese medical massage
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🇻🇳 Vietnam
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Bien Hoa, Vietnam (1998 & 2000): Electro-acupuncture at Catholic monastery
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🇯🇵 Japan
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Advanced Japanese Acupuncture Training (2009–2024):
Moxibustion, gua sha, refined needling, cupping, essential-oil & herbal therapy -
Ohashi Institute (1997–1998): Shiatsu & Ohashiatsu NY
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🇨🇿 Europe
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Instructor for Physicians (Czech Republic, 1998, 2013, 2016): Acupuncture & Shiatsu
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🇵🇪 South America
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Peru (2009): Humanitarian acupuncture through Health Bridges International
