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Dr. Gabriella Rivera, L.Ac, DAOM, CFMP, CCH

is the founder of Front Porch Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy in Savannah, Georgia. She has spent over 25 years in holistic and integrative medicine and is known for helping clients reconnect with their bodies and move from survival mode into steadier, more resilient living—especially after chronic stress, burnout, pain, or trauma.

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She earned her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University (Santa Cruz/San Jose, CA), with advanced training in orthopedics, and she is nationally certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM). Along the way, her deep curiosity about root-cause healing led her to expand her training in nutrition and whole-person care. She completed Holistic Health Counselor training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (New York City), holds a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) credential through Functional Medicine University, and trained as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist through the Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute.

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Today, her work is strongly shaped by trauma and nervous system informed care. She’s certified in  Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, and she blends acupuncture, guided hypnosis, nervous system education, and gentle, body-based practices to help clients develop practical regulation tools they can use in everyday life.

Her goal is simple: to support healing that’s holistic, root-cause oriented, and empowering—so clients feel deeply connected with their inner landscape and become active participants in their own wellbeing.

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My Personal Story:

My personal health crisis started at the age of 3 when I was diagnosed with severe asthma.  At the age of 5, I was given my last rites with double pneumonia, and my family prepared for my passing.

 

With years of medications and antibiotics at such a young age, I was already showing signs of  a weakened immunity.  I became allergic to most foods and experienced stomach aches on a regular basis.  My moods were erratic and my energy levels were so low that I was rarely inspired to participate in sports for most of my early childhood and teenage years.

 

​At the age of 6 or 7, I overheard a conversation the doctor was having with my parents. He told them that they shouldn't let me cry as this would upset me and make my asthma worse.​  Wow, was that a catalyzing conversation to overhear!

It planted an important seed in my awareness.  ​

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My emotions were tied to my physical health.​ 

 

As a teenager and young adult, I became interested in "big picture" ideas and I played with different food philosophies, as well as meditation and yoga.  I also loved to travel and was fascinated by how different people and cultures related to food and the world around them.  It would be years later until I really began to understand the vital role the energetics of nutrition play on our overall health and vitality.​

 

Today, after over twenty three years of practicing integrative medicine, it seems like I was destined to do what I do. ​  For me, it's not just about looking good on the outside. The role that food and holistic lifestyles play in every aspect of our lives is undeniable and truly transformative.​ 

 

I believe that we are here to evolve in all aspects of our human experience and that we are meant to share that knowledge with others.​

It is my true honor to support you.

 

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​Are you ready?  ​

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with love,

Gabriella,

Toby &

Cherry Pop

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