Specialties
Rachel Rizzi, M.S., L.Ac., of Great Spring Acupuncture, offers patients with restorative, personalized acupuncture treatments in a soothing and tranquil environment. With 13 years of experience, and insights into Chinese dietary therapy, exercise and meditation, she takes time to educate and empower her patients to bring balance and wellness into their lives. This holistic approach, along with her training in a variety of acupuncture treatment styles, including trigger point release and Japanese style, provides relief for a variety of ailments including injury and chronic pain, stress, allergies, headaches and digestive disorders.
History
Established in 2012.
Rachel is a caring and dedicated acupuncturist with more than 13 years of experience helping people achieve their wellness goals. With a bachelor's degree in psychology from Rutgers University, Rachel pursued advanced studies at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City, graduating in 2001.
After graduating from acupuncture school and relocating to Cleveland, OH, she helped establish a successful acupuncture program at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine, where she was the lead acupuncturist. She has now returned to the Philadelphia region and is eager to establish another successful practice in the Chestnut Hill area. Welcoming adults, adolescents and children into her practice, Rachel uses her experience and expertise to manage her patient's health issues with emphasis on chronic pain management, women's health, immune system support, digestive disorders and the treatment of the individual to rebalance energies for total wellness.
Meet the Business Owner: Rachel R.
Rachel is a caring and dedicated acupuncturist with more than 10 years of experience helping people achieve their wellness goals. A Diplomate in Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), she currently holds licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With a bachelor's degree in psychology from Rutgers University, Rachel pursued advanced studies at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City, graduating in 2001.
Rachel's experience with acupuncture began as a young adult, when she was a patient of this ancient healing art. Her own positive experience, the resolution of lifelong symptoms, and the way acupuncture integrates body, mind and spirit impressed her. Seeing how Chinese Medicine went beyond treating symptoms to taking into account the entire person led her to choose acupuncture as a career path. This holistic approach to patient care continues to guide her today.