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Mano Verde, or “Green Hand” in Italian, is based in Portland, Oregon. We are practitioners of Natural Medicines, and specialize in the artful and effective combination of eastern and western modalities. Practitioners Felicia Ferruzza, LAc and Brian Vaitkus, ND offer a full range of health care needs, including preventive medicine, diagnosis and treatment with traditional and western modalities, as well as education about health and illness.


Felicia Ferruzza, LAc, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
YogaShala Wellness Center
3808 N. Williams, Suite F (in the HUB building)
Portland, OR 97227
(503)230-0968


Manzanita Natural Health Clinic
298 Laneda, Suite 6 (above Mother Natures)
Manzanita, OR 97130
(503)230-0968


Brian Vaitkus, ND
Golden Needle Acupuncture Clinic
2274 NW Raleigh St.
Portland, OR 97210
(503)476-7389




We feature unique herbal products and formulate prescriptions for individual patients visiting our clinic. Our medicinary and herbal dispensary also serves other clinics and providers of Chinese and Naturopathic medicine around the country.




We also offer an array of local classes.
Herb walks, seasonal cooking instruction as well as TaiJi and QiGong classes are ongoing, please check our Services page for more information.

— News and Events —

Catering and Private Chef Services available ...

Chinese Medicine Lecture with Felicia Ferruzza on KBOO radio ...

Now Taking Orders for Chinese and Western Herbs ...

Earth Day 2007, Woodlawn Park ...

More news in the blog →