Maya Rios, ND, LAc is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist dedicated to helping patients improve their quality of life through compassionate, individualized, and integrative care. Their approach blends modern medical knowledge with traditional healing practices, drawing on a wide range of modalities including manual therapy, acupuncture, laboratory investigation, botanical medicine, prescriptions, and thoughtful, culturally appropriate guidance around nutrition and lifestyle.

Dr. Rios believes that healthcare should be collaborative, empowering, and accessible. They are especially committed to creating a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. As a Puerto Rican and gender-fluid provider, Dr. Rios brings a deep personal commitment to gender-affirming care, social justice, and culturally responsive medicine. Their practice centers patient autonomy, respect for diverse identities, and the belief that everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare.

Dr. Rios sees patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics, and enjoys working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and health experiences. As a birthing parent of young children, they are particularly passionate about supporting the perinatal community. 

Areas of specialty include:  

• LGBTQ2S+ care
• Chronic pain and musculoskeletal concerns
• Complex stress and trauma presentations
• Mental health conditions
• Pediatrics
• Midwifery and maternity 

Before attending the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Rios worked extensively in physical medicine, initially specializing in injury prevention and rehabilitation for collegiate athletes. This background laid the foundation for their continued interest in movement, body mechanics, and hands-on therapies.

Over the years, Dr. Rios has pursued extensive training in manual medicine and traditional healing modalities. Their clinical work incorporates a wide range of bodywork techniques, including:

• Shiatsu
• Craniosacral therapy
• Tui na
• Thai massage
• Visceral manipulation
• Acupuncture and East Asian medicine
• Botanical Medicine

Dr. Rios’s practice reflects a deep respect for the body’s innate healing capacity and the importance of treating the whole person. They aim to help patients not only find relief from symptoms, but also build understanding and resilience.

Dr. Rios is bilingual in Spanish and English – accepting Oregon Health plan and most private insurance.