A Compassionate, Clinical Path to Feeling Better—Faster.
You deserve care that sees you as a whole person. I’ve spent over two decades in integrative medicine helping people feel well in their bodies and lives. Clinical hypnotherapy is where the emotional and behavioral pieces finally clicked into place for my clients—calmer, clearer, and more in control.
Credentials & Background
- Doctor of Acupuncture & TCM
- Functional Medicine Practitioner & Holistic Health Counselor
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
My Approach
- Safety & Trust: We go at your pace, with consent and clarity at each step.
- Clinical + Holistic: Drug‑free, evidence‑informed, and integrative.
- Personalized: Your suggestions and imagery are tailored to your goals.
- Integration: Simple practices between sessions to lock in the change.
Values: Integrity, inclusivity, compassion, and practical results.
Dr. Gabriella Rivera, L.Ac, DAOM, CFMP, CCH brings over 25 years of experience in integrative medicine. She is the founder of Front Porch Acupuncture and Functional Medicine in Savannah, GA.
Dr. Gabby earned her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in Orthopedics, from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz/ San Jose, California and nationally certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
She is also a certified Holistic Health Counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City and holds a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner credential from Functional Medicine University (CFMP)
In addition, Dr. Gabby holds a Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Boulder Institute of Hypnotherapy and is passionate about pioneering the powerful healing potential of Hypnotherapy with Acupuncture to facilitate positive shifts in mindset and addictions, as well as in stress, pain management and digestive disorders.