Dr. Riley Smith
Why Understanding Alone Isn’t Enough—And How to Actually Release What You’ve Been Carrying We’ve covered a lot of ground together. You’ve learned how cortisol keeps a perfect memory of every stress you’ve absorbed. You’ve explored secondary stress and how other people’s pain becomes your chemistry. You’ve understood stress stacking and why what used to cost […]
How Your Stress Hormones Keep Score Long After Your Mind Moves On Something stressful happens. Maybe a crisis at work, a difficult conversation, a moment that demanded everything you had. You handle it. You stay calm, do what needs to be done, and get through it. By evening, you might not even remember the details. […]
Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM
Seven quick questions. I'll match you with the care that actually fits what you're dealing with — no guessing required.
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Question 1
Where are you located?
Acupuncture is available in-person at our San Diego clinic only. All other services are fully virtual.
Question 2
What best describes what you're dealing with?
Pick the option that feels most like your primary concern right now.
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How long have you been dealing with this?
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What kind of support resonates most right now?
Go with your gut — there's no wrong answer here.
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How urgently do you need support?
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How do you feel about working with a provider virtually?
Coaching and lab services are 100% virtual. Acupuncture is in-person only.
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What level of investment feels realistic right now?
This helps match you to the right entry point — not a commitment.