Rachel Strass, DOM, LAc
Acupuncturist
31 Old Solomons Island Rd The House Annapolis MD, 21401About
The focus of Rachel’s practice is to see each person as a whole and work together to find their way to good health. We look at each person’s history and carefully design a plan that is unique to their needs. Whether a person has numerous physical issues and a great deal of pain, or they are relatively healthy and wish to handle stress and live in better balance with their world, she is here to help. Many need relief from headaches and lower back pain. Others seek support for recovery from cancer and side-effects of chemotherapy. Women may need support with periods or menopause. As well as using acupuncture and herbs, Rachel works with lifestyle and nutrition to avoid chronic pain and injury. She shares wisdom on the
practical aspects of living well, including rest, movement, and nutrition.
Most people don’t want to take a drug to get better if they can do it another way. Western drugs mask symptoms and hide the progress of disease, not to mention causing side-effects. Wouldn’t it be better to solve these problems naturally? Let’s take care of that nagging knee pain or find the cause of those allergies and clear them up. Haven’t you wondered if there was a better way to deal with stress and anxiety than taking prescriptions that dull your feelings?
At Spirit Point Healing, we offer real solutions to all kinds of concerns in a more natural way. We can help you get out of stress, trauma, poor sleep, and pain and into being physically and emotionally healthier more naturally and without side-effects.
Education and Training
Tai Sophia MAc 2007
Univ. of Texas, Austin Bachelors of Arts 1992
MUIH MOM 2013
MUIH DOM 2017
Board Certification
National Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
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Can migraine be fixed?
I treat people for migraines all the time, generally, with very good success. READ MORE
What treatment is effective for a migraine?
I treat people for migraines all the time. Generally, I can make a big difference, right away, just with acupuncture. Other times, the person needs to be on Chinese herbs as well as acupuncture. It really varies from person to person. READ MORE
What treatments are there for insomnia?
There are many treatments for this condition. Most of the time, they include Chinese herbs. It depends on the situation. READ MORE
Can you help recover after a mild stroke?
If treatment is started within six weeks of a stroke, Acupuncture can make a huge difference. READ MORE
Can you fix tinnitus?
Sometimes, yes, sometimes no. It really varies on a case by case basis. READ MORE
Are there any natural treatments for chronic tonsillitis?
It depends on many factors. Chronic tonsillitis is a form of inflammation. Acupuncture and herbs are amazing for treating any kind of inflammation anywhere in the body. However, it would depend on your situation. READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for a disc hernia?
If you’re working with a practitioner who understands how to use electrical stimulation to nourish the blood flow along the spinal column, it can help almost immediately. READ MORE
How many acupuncture treatments are good for chronic back pain?
It really depends on the cause of the pain. Sometimes results are the same day, but sometimes it can take months. READ MORE
Miscarriage or periods
This looks very serious. Please call your doctor right away. READ MORE
Balancing QI
Your body will naturally rebalance your Chi to a certain extent. However, if you don’t feel better soon, Acupuncture can help to remove any blockages that may have been formed by the procedure. Also, staying away from processed foods, sugar, wheat, and dairy will help to speed up the healing process. READ MORE
Does acupuncture work for chronic pain?
The majority of my patients come to me for chronic pain. Overall, the success rate is very high for chronic pain using Acupuncture and Herbs. READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective in treating chronic pain?
Yes. Most of my patients started coming to me because of chronic pain. Overall, the success rate is very high for chronic pain using Acupuncture and Herbs. READ MORE
Can chronic tiredness be fixed with acupuncture?
It depends on the reason for the tiredness. If it's a matter of being worn down, acupuncture can make a huge difference. I would need to do a full diagnostic analysis to answer that question and it would vary depending on what's causing it. READ MORE
Dizziness after acupuncture
There is no need to worry. If you have been experiencing dizziness for a few weeks, it's not from the acupuncture. Sometimes after a treatment you may feel the symptoms more intensely for a couple days. This could be a healing response from the body. READ MORE
What treatment is good for leg nerve pain?
Acupuncture is very helpful with nerve pain in the legs with the right practitioner. Feel free to contact me for more information. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Maryland Acupuncture Society
- NCCAOM
- Mensa
Areas of research
Integrative medicine, type II diabetes, insulin resistance, spondylosis, five element acupuncture, classical Chinese medicine, electrical stimulation, depression, anxiety, mold, illness, Lyme disease.
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Get to know Acupuncturist Dr. Rachel Strass, who serves patients in Annapolis, Maryland.
A licensed acupuncturist, Dr. Strass is the Founder of Spirit Point Healing in Annapolis, Maryland.
Creating lasting wellness, Spirit Point Healing offers acupuncture and/or herbal medicine in an integrated program, drawing on classical Chinese medicine for an effective approach to stress, pain, and other health concerns. Dr. Strass serves people from Annapolis, Arnold, Severna Park, Pasadena, Bowie, Edgewater, and throughout the Chesapeake Bay area.
The focus of her practice is to see each person as a whole and work together to find their way to good health. She looks at each person’s history and carefully designs a plan that is unique to their needs. Whether a person has numerous physical issues and a great deal of pain, or they are relatively healthy and wish to handle stress and live in better balance with their world, she is here to help. Many need relief from headaches and lower back pain. Others seek support for recovery from cancer and side-effects of chemotherapy. Women may need support with periods or menopause.
Raised to live with an attitude of resilience and to practice mental flexibility, Dr. Strass comes from a long line of creative geniuses. Her family tree is filled with musicians, lawyers, scholars, and scientists. Initially trained as a classical singer and guitarist, she also studied languages and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Language and Literature. She later mastered the science of computer programming, working with servers and user interfaces, before going back to school for Acupuncture and completing her Doctorate.
Having been practicing Chinese Medicine for over 15 years, Dr. Strass treats people for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, chronic and acute physical pain, cancer recovery, and other concerns. She also enjoys working with musicians on their specialized needs and challenges.
She offers real solutions to internal issues which can cause common problems. As well as using acupuncture and herbs, she addresses lifestyle and nutrition to avoid chronic pain and injury. She shares wisdom on practical aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including rest, movement, and nutrition. She uses acupuncture and herbs to correct internal issues and clear blockages in the body, mind, and spirit of her patients.
A member of the Maryland Acupuncture Society, Dr. Strass passed the collection of exams from the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). She earned the distinction of National Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which includes the mastery of Chinese herbs and nutrition, as well as acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a form of holistic medicine and a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a technique in which thin needles are inserted into the body and in some cases, electro-stimulation is applied to gently stimulate particular regions of the body. Acupuncture is also used to maintain general health and well-being. Acupuncturists treat a variety of health concerns including women’s health & fertility, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, joint & muscle pain, insomnia, and emotional concerns such as stress management, anxiety & depression.
Passionate about her profession, Dr. Strass is interested in doing talks, presentations, educational seminars, and collaborative efforts in the healing arts.
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