“Coming from a family of farmers and naturalists, I've always admired the intelligent and timeless ideas that lie at the heart of East Asian medicine (EAM). I find it fascinating how EAM connects nature and the human body, recognizing the unity and reliance of all living things.
I believe it's important to keep up with the latest research and explore modern uses of EAM to keep it relevant in today's changing healthcare landscape. By blending time-tested acupuncture practices with modern medical insights, we can aim for a complete and holistic healthcare approach that respects the balance between our bodies and the world around us.”

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

  • Qigong practitioner & teacher

  • Reiki master & 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

With over 20 years in practice, Dr. Rebecca Rice, DACM, L.Ac. is an attentive and skilled acupuncturist. She combines her education in traditional Chinese medicine and biomedical training to create clear treatment plans that address the root causes of your health problems. Dr. Rice’s warm demeanor makes her treatment sessions both nurturing and effective. She encourages patients to be active in their own recovery and is committed to high-quality, natural 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