IEP was established in Portland, Oregon in 1992 as a division of the Institute for Traditional Medicine (ITM). We offer low-cost, traditional-style medical services including: acupuncture, moxibustion, shiatsu (Japanese massage), herbal formulas, and nutritional supplements. Treatments at IEP are intended to be an adjunct to standard medical care that is received elsewhere. The clinic presents a format for treatments that is different from most private practices, as outlined below. IEP is a medical specialty clinic where therapy is offered primarily for patients with cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke recovery, chronic pain, and HIV infection.