Education & Experience:

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) with a concentration on Integrative Medicine– Pacific College of Health & Science

  • Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM) – #20682

  • New York State Licensed Acupuncturist – License #2211-1

  • Master’s of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) – Bastyr University

  • B.A. in General Studies- Indiana University, Bloomington

  • Reiki Master and Reiki Teacher

  • RYT 200-Registered Yoga Teacher though the Yoga Alliance

  • Acupuncturist/Herbalist at Stram Center for Integrative Medicine since 2002

  • Lead Acupuncturist/Herbalist at CNY Fertility & Healing Arts 2009-2020

  • Acupuncturist/Herbalist at One Roof Saratoga 2005-2008

Dr. Rebecca Rice DACM, L.Ac.

With over 20 years of experience and a dedication to natural healthcare, Dr. Rice has established a reputation as a trusted and compassionate healer. Combining a background in holistic and biomedical training, Dr. Rice develops a solid treatment plan, providing you with the tools you need on your path to wellness. She identifies the root of your health conditions and creates a well rounded approach to your care.

Dr. Rice's warm demeanor and genuine care for her patients make each session a nurturing and healing experience. As a true advocate for holistic health, she continually strives to educate and empower her patients, encouraging them to take an active role in their own healing process. Dr. Rice's commitment to providing the highest quality of care and genuine passion for natural medicine makes her an invaluable resource for anyone looking for effective, non-invasive health care.

Conditions Treated:

  • Pain: back pain, neck pain, sciatica, knee pain, carpal tunnel, elbow pain, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, hip pain, shoulder pain

  • Arthritis, TMJ, joint pain

  • Headaches, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia

  • Infertility: unexplained infertility, advanced maternal age, PCOS, frequent miscarriage

  • Women’s health: irregular menstruation, painful period, endometriosis, fibroids/cysts, PMS, PCOS, amenorrhea

  • Peri-menopausal/menopausal symptoms

  • Gastrointestinal issues: IBS, abdominal pain, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, constipation, bloating, poor digestion, reflux

  • Care for complex illness: Lyme disease/tick borne disease, cancer symptoms/chemotherapy support

  • Allergies, sinus problems, immune support

  • Stress, anxiety and depression

  • Facial rejuvenation & radiant aging

  • Enhance and promote detoxification

  • Substance abuse withdrawal and recovery

Articles/Papers:

  • The Impact of Chinese Medicine on maternal Inflammation and the Health of the Offspring: A Research Proposal

  • Comparing Acupuncture, Reiki and Usual Care in the Treatment of Anxiety in College Students: A Research Proposal

  • Supporting Patients with Lyme and Tick Borne Disease Using Chinese Medicine

  • Clinical Case Rationale Report: Insomnia, Anxiety and Depression in an Adult Female

  • Incorporating Evidence Informed Practice in the Clinical Setting

  • Acupuncture for IBS: A Summary of a Clinical Trial and a Systematic Review

  • Advanced Interpersonal Communication Situation Analysis: The Role of Healthy Rapport in the Clinic Setting

  • Moving from Fringe to Forefront: An Assessment of the Impact of the New Independent Standard Occupation Code for Acupuncturists

  • Improving Public Health Infrastructure to Meet the Needs of the Lyme and Tick Borne Diseases Epidemic: An Evaluation for the Town of Bethlehem, New York

  • Numerous articles on Chinese medicine for professional blogs and newsletters