LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST BOULDER
You were never meant to walk through trauma alone.
As an acupuncturist in Boulder, I guide women who have endured painful past circumstances to deep, lasting healing, so you can finally move forward with the balance, freedom, and joy you long for.
WELCOME
You’re here because you’re ready for a change.
You’ve endured so much in life. A difficult childhood. Loss of loved ones. Confusing physical symptoms. Anxiety. Depression. Addiction. Toxic relationships.
You’ve read countless books and tried following the advice of self-help gurus, but it never seems to work for you. You’ve tried talk therapy, but the pain and isolation still lingers. You may have even seen doctors for the physical symptoms you’re experiencing, but you still don’t feel better.
It’s left you feeling exhausted, confused, and just plain stuck. Everyday is a challenge as you feel like you’re just going through the motions of life, without truly living.
If only you had a trusted guide who really understood you and what you’re going through, you could find the peace and wholeness you’re searching for.
It CAN be easier. And I can help.
“I’d love to help you see what’s possible. I was trapped in a cycle of trauma until I learned to love all parts of myself and embrace my truth rather than trying to run from it. By healing the root cause of your suffering, you, too, have the power within you to be your own healer.
I’ll show you how.”
Rachel Fisher, AAS, MSOM, L.Ac.
Boulder acupuncturist, somatic healer, and certified Chinese medicine practitioner
Hi! I’m Rachel, and I’m an experienced holistic health practitioner committed to helping women like you who have endured painful past circumstances or confusing health issues. Through my expansive toolkit of therapeutic techniques for the body, mind, and spirit, I guide you to lasting healing and wholeness so you can finally embrace the full version of who you were meant to be.
I became the trauma healer I always wished I had.
The truth is, your story probably sounds a lot like mine.
I’ve had more than my share of hardship in life. As a teen, I struggled profoundly wih an eating disorder, which left me with anxiety, chronic fatigue, and a damaged digestive system.
Desperate for help and healing, I ended up at the Kripalu Center at the age of 15. I learned about yoga, soulful bodywork, conscious eating, and meditation — and it changed the course of my life. Not only did these practices heal me, I’m convinced they saved my life.
I learned that we are so much more than just our physical body; we have an energetic body as well. And I came to understand that the only way to have lasting healing was to address the mind, body and spirit.
I also had another revelation — I figured out exactly what was causing my pain, addictions, and physical symptoms — CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) — and this realization changed everything.
Today, I help women overcome the shame of past trauma and embrace the fullness of their whole, beautiful selves.
I’ve spent the past 30 years helping women heal from trauma, while gaining more training in somatic and holistic healing practices from around the world.
I’ve seen the power of acupuncture and acupressure while working as an inpatient addiction counselor, treating patients from the boroughs of New York.
My clients were disadvantaged and traumatized, but I witnessed remarkable transformations when they were treated with AcuDetox — an evidence-based treatment for trauma, substance abuse, and related mental health conditions. I was amazed as I watched the most angry, uncomfortable, suffering people transform when they were treated.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve walked through tremendous loss and heartbreak including the death of my father, the death of my best friend from an aggressive cancer, and divorce.
Through these years of struggle, I found a healer trained in earth-centered shamanic medicine. The breakthroughs I had with this healing practice led me to study earth-centered healing arts in the Yucatec Maya Healing Tradition of Miss Beatrice Waight. And also led me to the discovery that earth-centered healing was available and accessible to all.
I also sought mentorship from a longtime teacher who treated me with IFS (Internal Family Systems psychotherapy) for 2 years. This work transformed my relationship with myself, my relationship with others, and my relationship with Spirit. Walking by my mentor’s side in these safe, intimate healing sessions was one of the most mystical and profound healing experiences of my life.
Rather than viewing myself as broken, I learned to have compassion for all the parts that showed up to protect me. I also discovered a working way to be human and finally felt a sense of peace and wholeness I had never experienced before.
These profound experiences are what inspired me to offer a safe, trusted space for other women to heal during their most vulnerable times. I now combine everything I’ve learned on my own journey in my Bloom Breakthrough Sessions. This beautiful blend of healing modalities allows me to help women heal on a far deeper level than I ever thought possible.
Somatic and holistic healing from trauma completely changed my life. And now I get to help others do the same.
In order to heal, you need a witness, a truth teller, a safe space holder, and a highly skilled guide to walk with you as you confront and heal your deepest wounds.
My decades of experience and midlife transition have given me the hard-earned wisdom of an elder. Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of women heal on all levels — spiritual, emotional, and physical — and become whole again.
I’d love to give you the tools to build the most important relationship of all — the one with yourself.
When you choose me as your Boulder acupuncturist and holistic healer, you get…
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EXPERTISE
I have 30 years of experience as a holistic practitioner, including a MS in East Asian Medicine and multiple professional certifications in various forms of trauma treatment.
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SAFETY
My superpower is holding safe space and providing unparalleled presence throughout your healing journey. I truly see you — without judgment or criticism.
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COMPASSION & LOVE
I listen to your story with reverence and honor your experiences with compassion. All of my work is rooted in reciprocity and love.
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INTEGRITY
I understand what it’s like to be hurt by someone who was supposed to help you heal. Your trust is invaluable. I’ll never compromise my ethics and integrity.
My Qualifications
If you want true healing from the inside out, you need a trusted guide with years of professional training and lived experience.
Education & Certifications:
L.Ac. — Licensed in acupuncture in the state of Colorado.
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. OM) — NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) — Board-certification in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the state of Colorado.
MSOM Master of Science Oriental Medicine — Southwest Acupuncture College — 2004 — Master’s degree including 3000+ hours of supervised, hands-on training in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, western pathology, and nutrition.
A.A.S. Chemical Dependency Counseling — Suffolk Community College — 2000 — Associate’s degree including 3000+ hours of direct chemical dependency counseling at the Seafield Center in Westhampton, NY.
Certification in Kripalu Bodywork and Energy Balancing — Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health — 1995 — certification in massage, chakra energy balancing, and emotional armor band release.
Certification in Plant Spirit Medicine Integration Coaching — Kat Courtney — 2023 — A trauma-informed and harm reduction focused experience exploring how to work with people in the preparation and aftermath of a transformative dance with sacred plants.
Professional Trainings:
Earth-centered Healing Traditions — Ann Drucker, in lineage of Miss Beatrice Waight, a Mayan traditional healer from Belize. Healing practices include soul retrieval ceremonies, earth-centered bodywork, Yucatec Maya womb/abdominal massage, herbal steams, healing remedies, and plant brushings.
Ancestral Lineage Healing Training, Daniel Foor
Integrative Somatic Parts Work Certificate Program with Fran Booth - trainer for PESI and the IFS Institute
These qualifications help me go far beyond what most trauma therapists, coaches, and guides are capable of. I’m equipped with the education, knowledge, and practices to help you address the root of your symptoms and heal your whole self — body, mind, and spirit — in a safe, compassionate space.
Are you ready to discover what true whole body healing can do for your life?
Whether you’re trying to overcome a painful past or seeking help with confusing health issues, I’ve got you covered. Find out how we can work together to help you move past the pain and confusion and move forward into health and wholeness.