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Welcome! If you have questions about acupuncture or would like to see if we’re a good fit, you’re welcome to book a Complimentary 15-Minute Phone Consultation. If you’re ready to begin, feel free to schedule your first in-person appointment.

Rachel specializes in fertility, women’s health, and cosmetic acupuncture / skin care. Rachel has extensive experience supporting patients undergoing IVF, IUI, and complex fertility journeys.

New patients: Please book a New Patient Appointment for your first visit. Intake forms must be completed before your appointment time.

Please Note: When you book any appointment at City Pulse Acupuncture, including our Complimentary 15-minute Consultation, you will be asked to provide a credit card to hold your spot. Your card is never charged at the time of booking. This is simply how our scheduling system works and applies to all appointment types, including consultations that have no cost. Your card will only ever be charged if you receive a paid service and authorize payment. If you have any questions before booking, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For administrative or scheduling questions, call 510-817-4121.

Please note that Monday appointments are available upon request.

Dr. Rachel Hemphill DACM, L.Ac., FABORM

Dr. Rachel Hemphill is a licensed acupuncturist with the state of California and is nationally certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As a child, she was drawn to Chinese Medicine after being captivated by stories about her great aunt in China, who practiced acupuncture.

Rachel received her Master’s of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Linguistics and Chemistry from New York University. Rachel is a board-certified fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) and has an integrative healthcare background. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, Rachel worked at Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals where she was responsible for safety reporting to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Rachel is a provider for Integrative Fertility. She provides IVF/IUI acupuncture at Pacific Fertility Center, UCSF Fertility Center, Laurel Fertility Care, and Spring Fertility. She has also completed preceptorships in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) through the Reproductive Science Center of the East Bay and Zouves Fertility Center.

Her clinical experience includes rotations at The Jewish Home for the Aged, The Haight Ashbury Free Clinic, the ACTCM Community Clinic and the ACTCM Auricular Clinic. She also completed an extensive clinical training program at the Yue Yang Hospital in Shanghai, which included rotations in internal medicine, neurology, pain management, gynecology, gastrointestinal disorders, and oncology. For five years, Rachel trained intensively with renowned fertility expert, Dr. Lifang Liang. Rachel has also studied under Raven Lang, one of the first home birth midwives in California.

Outside of the world of Chinese medicine, Rachel enjoys comedy, spin class, and all types of baking involving chocolate. Rachel is a 2nd generation Oaklander and has a strong connection to the city and the people who reside here. 

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Located at: 3645 Grand Ave, Suite 102, Oakland
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Need Help? 510-817-4121 rachel@citypulseacupuncture.com