Dr. Riley Smith
Practical Approaches for Releasing What You Absorb There was a period in my practice when I was seeing a lot of people in acute distress. Day after day, I was sitting with pain—physical pain, emotional pain, the pain of people whose bodies had become battlegrounds for stress they couldn’t name. I was good at holding […]
There’s a word that most caring people have a complicated relationship with: boundaries. When we hear it, we tend to think about saying no. About walls. About keeping people out, being less available, becoming somehow harder or colder. And for those of us who find meaning in being there for others, that framing feels wrong. […]
In a culture that often glorifies self-sacrifice and endless availability to others, suggesting that healing yourself first is the most radical act of service can sound selfish or counterintuitive. Yet for those who naturally gravitate toward helping, caring, and supporting others, prioritizing your own healing journey isn’t just beneficial – it’s essential for sustainable service […]
Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM
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Acupuncture is available in-person at our San Diego clinic only. All other services are fully virtual.
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What best describes what you're dealing with?
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What kind of support resonates most right now?
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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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