Individualized Patient Care with Heart.

Our clinic is a personalized, integrative medicine practice dedicated to women and their hormonal health across the reproductive lifetime from menarche, fertility, perimenopause and menopause’s “second spring”. 

We focus on understanding the unique hormonal, metabolic, and genetic makeup of each woman we work with.

By treating every patient as a true “N of 1” — a one-of-a-kind case — we personalize care to fit her individual physiology. Our preventative approach isn’t just about short-term improvement; it’s about supporting long-term vitality through every stage of life.

Our Services

  • We use advanced functional testing to uncover the root causes of your pattern. From hormonal imbalances to gut health and nutrient deficiencies, these in-depth assessments provide a detailed picture of your unique biology, allowing us to create highly personalized treatment plans that support true, lasting wellness.

  • Nutrition is foundational to healing. Our clinic offers personalized nutritional support based on your unique physiology, lifestyle, and health goals. From therapeutic diets to targeted supplementation, we help you use food as a powerful tool for restoring balance and building long-term health.

    We offer continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), macro assessment/recommendation and meal timing, DEXA scan evaluation, development of nutritional tx plan.

  • This time-tested therapy supports the body’s natural healing processes by restoring energetic flow, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation. Whether you're managing infertility, stress, or chronic conditions, acupuncture offers a gentle, effective complement to your wellness plan.

    Most of our patients employ this treatment modality at some interval depending on treatment plan; a tool for "toning" the nervous system towards recovery/restoration.

    Rachel is highly trained in various acupuncture systems and employs Japanese-style acupuncture which is gentle in application and effective in treatment

  • Hormone imbalances can significantly impact quality of life. We provide thorough evaluations for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), ensuring personalized, safe, and effective treatment. Ongoing assessments help us fine-tune your care and maintain optimal hormonal balance over time.

    As you move through the dynamic phases of perimenopause and menopause, we provide ongoing evaluations to adapt your care as needed. This includes monitoring related systems such as cardiovascular health (e.g. elevated lipids), bone density, metabolic function, and cognitive changes to support whole-body wellness over time.

  • Customized herbal prescriptions are tailored to your individual needs using traditional formulas and evidence-informed practices. Carefully selected to support your body’s innate healing, these botanical therapies work synergistically with other treatments to address root causes and promote resilience.

    Our herbal supplements are personalized herbal scripts from a licensed herbalist. Sourced from 3rd party tested herbal pharamacies with purity and potency standards considered.

  • From an optimization lens rather than disease rule-out.

    We integrate conventional lab testing to establish a clear baseline of your health. These standard diagnostic tools help monitor key biomarkers and identify underlying conditions, ensuring a comprehensive view that supports both conventional and integrative treatment strategies.

“The master clinician was employed to keep the patient well, not to heal the sick” (when work was performed gratis)

—Traditional Chinese Medicine proverb

Our ultimate goal is to uncover your unique path to lasting vitality - with personalized, sustainable care plans that meet you where you are in each chapter of womanhood.

How We Can Help

Expert Care for Every Phase of Your Journey
Our team is deeply specialized in women’s health, with advanced training in integrative and functional medicine. We understand that no two bodies - or life stages - are the same. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, chronic symptoms, or simply optimizing your well-being, we create personalized treatment plans that reflect your unique needs, goals, and physiology.

Your Personalized Plan:

Step 1

Book an initial visit with one of our providers, either starting with Functional Medicine alone or the Initial Acupuncture visit, which includes both Functional Medicine and Acupuncture.

Step 2

Meet with one of our clinicians to diagnose your needs and receive a personalized plan that will accomplish your health goals.

Step 3

We will support you every step of the way with follow up appointments and guidance so you can go beyond symptom management to begin to heal and grow your life within.

  • "The most important thing to me is her vast knowledge of the body’s anatomy and physiology."

    Rachel Schaefer, LAc has been my acupuncturist for over 2 years. I have seen her both for acute health issues and currently for monthly maintenance. There are so many things I appreciate about Rachel. The most important to me is her vast knowledge of the body’s anatomy and physiology. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology myself, I appreciate being able to talk with Rachel about my medical concerns on a more advanced level; she never ceases to amaze me with her understanding of how the body works as well as having an expert understanding of many medications. I trust her assessments and recommendations. Additionally Rachel is professional, friendly, punctual, and the office space is spotless and serene. I will continue to recommend Rachel to friends and colleagues and believe that she has contributed much to my good health.

    —CG

    ★★★★★

  • "From the moment I walked through her doors, I felt enveloped in warmth and understanding, like I was finally in a place that truly gets what I'm going through."

    Rachel provides much more than acupuncture; she is a compassionate healthcare professional with extensive integrative medicine knowledge. She was with me through the twists and turns of perimenopause. Her expertise is delivered with a genuine kindness that instantly puts you at ease. It's like having a friend who happens to be incredibly knowledgeable about navigating the intricacies of this phase of life.

    Rachel took the time to break down the science behind the changes happening in my body which informed me and made me confident in the choices I'm making for my health. Working with Rachel is not a clinical experience; it's a collaborative, caring relationship where all concerns are heard and solutions are crafted with your unique needs in mind. I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel to anyone seeking not just medical support but a caring partner in their perimenopausal/menopausal adventure.

    — Kelli M.

    ★★★★★

  • "The impact that Rachel's acupuncture and healing had on my life is priceless, and hard to put into words — no exaggeration."

    Rachel supported me through one of the most arduous, heartbreaking, and stressful periods of my life with not only her fertility acupuncture but her warmth, kindness, and expert guidance on my treatment options. Rachel's knowledge in this field is extremely impressive and as someone who saw several other practitioners in the field before finding her, I believe that she is the best in the Bay Area for this work. After years of struggle, countless rounds of various fertility treatments, I now have a beautiful, healthy son and I am so grateful to Rachel for the part that she played in bringing him to our family. I would recommend for any woman undergoing fertility treatment, especially those of you over 40, to set up an appointment with Rachel as soon as you can.

    —Yea A.

    ★★★★★

  • "I feel blessed to have Rachel on my healing team."

    She always seems to know what to do to soothe my soul and body, her knowledge is extensive and compassionate. I always leave feeling connected, balanced and aligned in my mind body and spirit! I highly recommend Rachel for your acupuncture and health needs.

    — SM

    ★★★★★

  • "I see Rachel for her innate passion to heal, authentic interest in being of service and skill set ability"

    Rachel has been my treasured and resourceful acupuncturist for over 12 years now. During this time, I have seen her for a variety of reasons all of which were handled with care, understanding and deep knowledge to remedy. I continue to see Rachel for her innate passion to heal, authentic interest in being of service and skill set ability, to help me in all areas I’ve seen her for. Seeing Rachel has been a beautiful unfolding process and I’ve been honored to share my personal health journey with her.

    —CN

  • "Rachel is more than an Acupuncturist, she's a true healer!"

    While I've worked with other Acupuncturists in the past, Rachel was the first one I've met that really treated me with focused, personalized care. Super attentive and caring, Rachel uses each session to treat me holistically and to answer any and all of my questions or concerns. Her background in Chinese medicine, acupuncture and meditation is comprehensive and her vast experience with several fertility clinics, doctors and acupuncturists in the Bay Area makes her a wonderful resource. Rachel is super collaborative and works hard to address my needs and provide solutions that work for me and my life. When she moved her practice from SF to Marin, I didn't hesitate to make the trek from the city to see her - she's 100% worth the commute. Working with Rachel has been transformative and I leave each session with her feeling more calm, relaxed and stronger inside out. If you're looking for a talented, trustworthy, compassionate Acupuncturist, Rachel is for you!

    —RE

    ★★★★★

  • "Rachel has been an integral part of my care for years throughout a complex, challenging, and deeply emotional fertility journey. "

    I am long overdue in writing this review, as Her expertise is unmatched—she's incredibly knowledgeable and works seamlessly alongside western practitioners to provide holistic, comprehensive care. I often joke that I "fired my therapist" because my weekly sessions with Rachel feel like part acupuncture, part therapy. She listens deeply, offers invaluable insights, and creates a space where I feel truly supported. I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you're considering acupuncture, Rachel is the absolute best.

    —Margaret H.

    ★★★★★

  • "Rachel is the most knowledgeable and patient acupuncturist I've ever worked with and I have been to too many! "

    She is so caring and each session was very detailed and thoughtful. I always left with a clear idea on how I could best support my healing but never feeling like I had to purchase a lot of supplements. Rachel is calming and an overall wonderful person. I will return to her care when needed!

    — Jenn D

    ★★★★★

  • "Rachel was a great resource and most importantly, provided a level of comfort through my IVF journey. "

    I worked with Rachel for over 2 years as I was going through several IVF treatments. Rachel was an amazing acupuncturist, and is also highly knowledgeable on the IVF process. Rachel was a great resource to answer questions, provide suggestions for vitamins and supplements, and most importantly, to provide a level of comfort through my IVF journey.

    —Past Client

    ★★★★★

  • "Rachel and her trusted team at Gingko Integrative Medicine have made an incredible, life-changing impact on my health and wellbeing since I started working with her a few years ago."

    My husband and I went through an emotional and challenging fertility journey, involving multiple pregnancy losses and ultimately IVF. Through it all, Rachel has been my most trusted guide and partner in our family planning process. The depth of her knowledge in women's health, fertility, pregnancy/pregnancy complications, IVF, and postpartum care is unmatched by any biomedical or integrative provider I have worked with. As a physician myself, I am consistently blown away by the range of skills that she brings to caring for her patients, seamlessly weaving together her deep expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, Functional Medicine, and more to create a personalized treatment regimen. She also holds space for what I am going through in a loving, calming way that has put me at ease countless times. I'm delighted to share that we have a beautiful, amazing daughter now, and I truly believe this is due to Rachel's outstanding care. Being her patient is a huge privilege, and I cannot recommend working with her and her team highly enough!

    —Brieze B

    ★★★★★

  • "Rachel's support during my difficult IVF journey has been invaluable."

    Her treatment, referrals, and advice directly impacted the success of the process for my family. I honestly credit her for the birth of my miracle babies! She believed in my body and encouraged me to continue when I wanted to give up. Rachel's warmth, knowledge and expertise is unlike anything I've encountered before in any medical or wellness setting. Part friend, part therapist, part miracle-worker, I will always be so grateful I found Rachel 4 years ago.

    —Meghan O.

    ★★★★★

Experience the unmatched serenity and personalized healing of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with our expert practitioners. Book your customized session today and begin your journey toward balance and renewal.

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