Acupuncture

In her hands, you will feel better, have hope, and begin to heal. My weekly sessions have kept my immune issues under control. I feel completely supported by her treatments. Rebecca is just phenomenal! 

I firmly believe the reason that my IVF cycle was successful this time was because of my acupuncture treatments with Rebecca. Every step of my IVF cycle I responded more positively, and was much more relaxed throughout the whole process. I am now expecting triplets and continue to see Rebecca once a week.

 One of her best qualities is as an active listener. I initially sought out acupuncture with  Liza for pre-surgery needs and have continued on as a weekly patient. My mind, body and spirit are better for it!

 Her guidance, knowledge, and compassion have been very comforting as  I battle through my conditions/illness. she really listens and always offers constructive and helpful advice; I truly consider her a friend

I have been a patient of Dr. Rebecca Rice for over two years.

A little background…..Several years ago, my sister and I had similar damage to our Achilles tendons, causing significant pain and greatly reducing physical mobility and activity.  We were referred by separate podiatrists for surgery.  My sister followed her podiatrist’s recommendation-two separate surgeries removed her big toe tendons, using them to replace the damaged Achilles tendons. Following each surgery, she endured eight non-weight-bearing weeks, then four weeks in a walking boot and approximately six weeks of physical therapy.  I couldn’t afford the extended post-surgery recovery periods; and, having once enjoyed practicing yoga, I didn’t want to lose my big toe tendons. I arrived at Stram Center limping and in considerable pain.  

In addition to Achilles tendon tears, my heels have bone spurs and Haglund’s deformities (heel bone protrusions). After several months of weekly acupuncture treatments with Rebecca, the pain was greatly reduced and I experienced greater mobility and longer periods of comfort during physical activity.

Over time, as bimonthly maintenance treatments for my heels continued, Rebecca and I regularly identify other areas for treatment that improve my overall physical function, comfort and mobility. I have continually been impressed by Rebecca’s intuitive assessments and subsequent treatments. I highly recommend Dr. Rebecca Rice to anyone seeking to improve their physical health, mobility and comfort.

I have worked with Rebecca for over one year on a matter doctors could not treat without heavy medicine, which I did not want to do. I looked  for an acupuncturist to help me, and chose to go to the Stram Center to meet with Rebecca. On our first meeting, I felt comfortable to talk to her about my problems. IBS is not really talked about but Rebecca knew how to treat it. Even when I had at tacks, her treatment was always available to me and she made time for me when I needed. I highly recommend Rebecca!

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An Infertility Story: “The Stram Center has been a haven of support and thoughtful, high-quality care.”

Acupuncture was recommended to me during the midst of a challenging period of infertility. We had been trying to conceive for over two years with no luck, and had just been officially diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility.’ We had begun visits to a fertility clinic, and I was desperate to try all avenues to conceive our first child. I was also very concerned about the impact of the medications and procedures on my body. I was new to acupuncture, and was not sure what to expect, but the experience was incredible, uplifting, and amazing.

Rebecca could not have been better as an ally and advocate for my mental and physical well being. She answered many of my preliminary questions over the phone, and spent a lengthy first session getting to know me, my habits, and my issues. Her procedures were always explained clearly and carefully. Rebecca was also a calm in they eye of the storm for me – always a relaxing presence, who consistently brought me back to my body and its ability, not its disability, to make things happen. The sessions were a time for me to relax and take care of myself, and I left feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever was next for us. I felt physically better than I had in a long time, and the suggested supplements I was taking in conjunction with the acupuncture helped with my whole body – digestion, clearer thinking, better attitude, even better skin!

We mapped out a series of treatment that would help align my body to be the most receptive to the fertility treatments, and to help with the inherent stress I was under. Though my husband did not go for treatment as well, she suggested it. After just three and a half months, we conceived our baby! I sincerely attribute our success to the addition of acupuncture in our fertility treatments. Rebecca and the Stram Center staff continue to be my first suggestion to friends and family who struggle with a myriad of physical and emotional issues. The Stram Center has been a haven of support and thoughtful, high-quality care.

I called the Stram Center for Integrative Medicine after my husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for a year unsuccessfully. I was very frustrated and upset when I called the Center for information and Nadine was confident that Rebecca Rice would be able to help me. Nadine was extremely compassionate and reassuring, I immediately felt hope after I had made my appointment. Rebecca took a lot of time to listen to me and get to know me. It is so refreshing to be treated for mind, body, and spirit, rather than just a medical condition. I am so excited to say that after only a few visits with Rebecca I became pregnant! I have continued to see her for my first trimester, which thanks to Rebecca, has been completely nausea free and I have more energy now than I did ever with my first pregnancy. I am so thankful to Rebecca, Nadine and the Center and whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone.

The direction, genuine concern and skilled support I received from Dr. Stram and his staff at the Center helped me through the very difficult time I was having during the initial months of my cancer diagnosis and treatment.  And when traditional drugs failed, the weekly acupuncture sessions with Rebecca Rice helped reduce the severe nausea I was experiencing during my chemotherapy. They also helped me feel better in general, making it easier to cope.

Before I began working with Liza, I had been suffering with nagging back pain from an old injury.  I was excited to try acupuncture, but skeptical that it would help.  Acupuncture relieved the pain and many other symptoms!  When I began to suffer from relentless hot flashes, my first thought was to return to Liza.  Amazingly, the hot flashes have completely resolved.  Not only is Liza knowledgeable and skilled, she is empathetic and kind.  Her gentle approach always leaves me feeling calmer and renewed.  She is truly a gifted healer!