Rachel is the kindest, most wonderful acupuncturist I have ever been to. She is knowledgeable, comforting, compassionate, and most importantly, incredible at her job. I started going to Rachel when my baby became breech in the 3rd trimester. With regular appointments and care and guidance from Rachel, we successfully flipped my sweet boy for a natural delivery. I am so grateful for her kindness, her energy, and her knowledge when I was in such a vulnerable and for me personally, scary situation. I could not recommend Rachel more. Thank you so much Rachel for everything. read more

I have been on a quest for a holistic/natural/Chinese (anything but Western!) doctor for years. As the saying goes, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired, and there just had to be a better way. I have always been a healthy person, but I didn't feel like my body was living up to everything it could be or do. I felt a step behind and was ready to take things to the next level of well being. After meeting with dozens of practitioners and having given several of them an honest try by visiting regularly for at least a couple months, I can genuinely say that the search was worth it so I could eventually land with Dr. Russell! She has been the game changer in my life when it comes to improved immunity, faster recovery from illness, mood stabilization and overall wellness. What has blown my mind the most is how I'm feeling during my third pregnancy. With baby #1 and #2, my nausea and overall mood was an intense struggle. Since seeing Dr. Russell for almost a year, and all the work she has done with my body and lifestyle, the onset of my third pregnancy has been smooth with barely noticeable uncomfortable symptoms, I can actually enjoy being pregnant! Dr. Russell has helped me become a better person and mother by balancing my energy through acupuncture, herbs, diet/nutrition advice and everyday natural living tips. I learn something from her every time I visit! She is the kind, warm, informed, and brainy professional that you wish all doctors were. I always leave feeling heard and connected. I owe Dr. Russell a huge THANKS and I bow down to this QUEEN. There's no doubt the credit goes to her in guiding me to my easier, and more enjoyable life path. THANK YOU! read more

Rachel has been amazing for the nearly year I've seen her! She helped me with chronic neck/shoulder pain as well as giving me a fertility boost. I now have a beautiful baby girl and am mostly pain free in my neck. I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

She is the best! The office is clean and private. Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and warm. She really listens to your needs. I am going on two years seeing her on a regular basis. She has been successful in treating my various needs. I have always been able to get in to see her. She is quick to respond via email to any questions or changes I need to make. So lucky to have found her. Not only is she a fabulous acupuncturist she has a wonderful bedside manner and is truly a wonderful person. That is not always and easy combination to find. read more

I've been seeing Rachel for almost 2 years now. Initially I saw her because my cycles felt out of of balance. I was happy with my results and stayed under care throughout my pregnancy. I continue to see Rachel regularly for maintenance just to keep the havoc stress puts on your body under check. I enjoy how easy it is to talk to her and love being under her care. Highly recommend her! read more

Rachel was an indispensable resource to me during my fertility treatments. Aside from the actual acupuncture, she spent time answering questions and explaining things to me that my Western doctors simply wouldn't be able to take the time to do. She also caught things in my bloodwork that no one else had. My husband often teased me about how many of my sentences started with the words "Rachel said"! She is just excellent and I cannot recommend her strongly enough. read more

Rachel has been a godsend to me! The moment I wrote her an email introducing myself and asking if she took my insurance, she responded immediately and made me feel completely supported. She has always responded immediately to all of my emails, which have been plentiful. I am 40 years old wanting to get pregnant. I was so happy to hear that Rachel has assisted other women in conceiving and carrying full term pregnancies. My husband and I are finally reaching out to the medical community for help in conceiving. Rachel has not only been able to give me excellent acupuncture sessions (I can hardly wait to get back on her table each week!), but also has guided me in what blood work I need and was able to really read my blood work (which my doctor was not skilled at) and help me realize certain patterns and where I further need help. I am currently taking amazing herbs that Rachel recommended and am getting nutritional support from her as well as seeking an endocrinologist per her suggestion (anyone have any suggestions? -- I want all others on my team to be as awesome as my acupuncturist!). Rachel was able to see that I may have a thyroid issue, while my doctor could not read this in my blood work. Rachel is even using an awesome therapy on me that sends electrical pulses to the follicles of the ovaries, stimulating mature eggs to release. This is similar to a drug that fertility experts use (minus the awful side effects). I love Rachel and feel her right by our side on this journey to parenthood. I find myself telling random strangers at Whole Foods about her! She is so wonderful and warm and smart and I can't imagine anyone thinking or feeling any differently about her! I look forward to sending my husband to her to have his blood work read by her as well. Truly, she is a gifted doctor and compassionate human being. I am completely at ease about our process conceiving because I know we are on the right track with Rachel's guidance and support. I used to stress out about it, but now I know that it is just a matter of time and some adjustments and slight changes. Rachel has truly been an angel in our lives! read more

good luck trying to schedule an appointment. You will get a email a day later directing you to go to her website. The website directs you to call her, so you can hear a VM directing you back to the website. flaky Dr with needles not for me read more

Dr. Russell is amazing! She helped me when western medicine couldn't. Migraines, neck issues, digestive problems. She is so knowledgeable and listens! Her kindness and patience on days when I'm frustrated and stressed are priceless and her treatment is always what my body needs. I've never had a problem getting an appointment even though she's busy (because she's the best). Thank you Russell Acupuncture!! read more

Rachel was able to help me with stress, digestive issues, and headaches during pregnancy. I gave 4 starts only because our schedules were tough to coincide since I work full time. I would highly recommend her for your acupuncture treatments! read more

I have been trying to conceive for almost two years and was at the point of loosing hope. I decided to give acupuncture a try to help get my cycles on track and increase my blood flow. In a stroke of luck I got accepted into a fully paid IVF trial in which I got pregnant. Rachel has walked me thru the whole process and helped this pregnancy stick! She is now helping treat me for nauseous thru my first trimester. Although she has a tight schedule for appointments, we have made it work and I have been able to make all my very important appointments. Rachel even offered to travel to my egg transfer to give me acupuncture right after. She really cares about her patients and spends quality time with you. I can feel her passion for her job and her knowledge. read more

I am positive that Rachel played a huge role in helping me to get and stay pregnant! I went to her for acupuncture while trying to conceive and continued seeing her after I became pregnant. I will definitely go back to her when it's time for my next kid! She's the best! read more