Meet The Team
Rebecca Fettig LAc. Dipl. OM.
FOUNDER & ACUPUNCTURIST
San Francisco
Nevada City
rebecca's story
Rebecca's main wish is to help others hold their difficulties with ease and aid them in finding more body awareness and longevity of life. She is passionate about the process of human transformation leading to a better world for ourselves and communities. She aims to find the root cause of a health concern and also takes into consideration the emotional well-being of all her patients. Educating others and helping them find a healing path is her primary goal at Golden Point Acupuncture founded in 2010.
With 25 years of experience in western and eastern medicine, Rebecca brings an integrative approach to health and healing. She has a background in medical microbiology and immunology along with a masters in traditional Chinese medicine. After completing her studies both in San Francisco at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhejiang Medical University Hang Zhou, China, she immediately embarked on continuous training in Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion fortunate to have studied with Kiiko Matsumoto, Koshiishi Sensei, Yuki Itaya, Dr. Mukaino of the Mukaino Method, and others still to this day 15 years later. She frequents Japan to learn directly from her teachers.
Rebecca is on faculty for the emerging field of Neijing Nature-Based Medicine NNBM teaching Japanese moxibustion. Her clinic in Nevada City, CA is home to Apricot Grove California. (Link up AGC to our internal link once made)
Over her lifetime she has acquired a vast understanding of meditation practices and somatic tools through 3 decades of performance and study in dance, qi gong, Buddhist and Taoist philosophies, and meditation. Her personal life intentions have become the backbone of compassionate care she strives to impact our healthcare system with every day.
AMBER BRYAN L.AC.
ACUPUNCTURIST
San Francisco
AMBER’S STORY
Amber discovered Chinese medicine while experiencing health problems of her own. Though doctors said nothing was amiss, she knew that something was very much out of balance. Her very first acupuncture treatment reconnected her with an inner peace that she had almost forgotten, and convinced her that there were systems of healing that could support the body-soul-mind at a much more subtle level.
A native of the Bay Area, Amber first studied shiatsu, tui na, and taoist philosophy at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, and earned her massage certificate there. She then earned her Master’s at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. After graduating, Amber interned and later worked with Dr. Ping Qi Kang, creator of Asia Natural Herbs.
Amber has been practicing Chinese medicine since 2006 and utilizes the Kiiko Matsumoto method, Her passion is working with patients to help them rediscover their own equilibrium.
ERIKA DAHLHEIM LAc., DACM, Dipl. OM
ACUPUNCTURIST
San Francisco
ERIKA’S STORY
Erika is passionate about holistic medicine and the capacity to improve the quality of life of her patients. She believes in treating each patient as an individual to achieve harmony and balance. She brings to her practice a 10 year history of practicing medically oriented massage. Erika is a CA licensed and nationally certified acupuncturist. She completed a masters degree in 2014 and a doctorate degree in 2017 from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She interned at Zhejiang University in Hongzhou, China and the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic. She volunteered acupuncture services at the Bay Area Veterans’ Clinic treating mental health and chronic pain.
Erika was first introduced to acupressure and Taoist philosophy while studying western massage and bodywork in 2000. Her interest and curiosity continued through her own treatment of acupuncture and Chinese herbalism. This passion led to her formal study of acupuncture and Chinese herbalism, tai chi, qi gong, and expanded into somatic movement therapies and breathing practices.
Watch an interview with Erika to learn more about her journey and practice here.
M A R I A T A L B O T
VIRTUAL OFFICE MANAGER
Nevada City
San Francisco
M A R I A ’ S S T O R Y
Maria believes that acupuncture is one of the most beneficial healing techniques available. Through her personal journey and experiences she feels that acupuncture plays a profound role in releasing blockages on a physical and energetic level.
As a California native who enjoys a path of wellness and being the change she wishes to see Maria has filled her toolbelt with being a certified Transformational Coach, Integrative Intuitive Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, Meditation Guide, Massage Therapist, Drum Making Ceremony Guide and Sound Healer. She loves working with and meeting new people from all over the world that are on their path to healing and wholeness. With over twenty years of customer service, administrative background and holistic offerings it is both an honor and pleasure for her to be an asset and support to like minded wellness practitioners.
On her downtime she can be found enjoying a very full life with her family and fur babies, providing community offerings, creating nourishing meals, singing and connecting with nature.
Lea Quinones
MEDICAL BILLER
LEA’s Story
Lea has been a medical biller for over 4years and specializes in physical health. She is a gift to our team that enjoys diving deep into resolving billing questions and issues that may arise.
Lea is interested in venturing into new experiences and loves learning and sharing her knowledge with others.
She believes that Golden Point Acupuncture is a great place to allow herself to grow while contributing to the needs of our practice.
As an avid reader. Lea loves taking in new knowledge and applying it. She enjoys holistic healing and the benefits that ancient modalities offer in bringing health and wellness to the mind, body and spirit.
Lea is passionate about helping people discover new things, solving problems and sparking curiosity. On Lea’s downtime she loves to embroidery and gardening.
Maria rico Maria’s story
RECEPTIONIST
Maria is born in Madrid, Spain. Drawn by her adventurous spirit, she made the bold decision to relocate to Berkeley, CA, where she pursued a degree in Marketing at UC Berkeley after completing her Business Administration studies in Madrid. What was intended to be a temporary stay quickly transformed into an enduring love affair with the spirit and lifestyle of the SF Bay Area. Today, Maria proudly calls San Francisco her home, having lived there for 23 years, all while cherishing her Spanish heritage.
Known for her warm and sociable nature, Maria flourished in the vibrant hospitality industry of San Francisco, where she honed her skills in providing exceptional service. Simultaneously, Maria discovered the world of wellness and holistic health, a passion that ignited during her time in the Bay Area. This newfound interest propelled her to become a certified holistic health coach.
In her leisure time, Maria finds joy in exploring various yoga modalities within her community, immersing herself in the beauty of nature through invigorating hikes, and indulging her love for music festivals by dancing with abandon. Additionally, she savors the diverse culinary offerings that San Francisco has to offer, continuously seeking new epicurean adventures.