Integrative Chinese Medicine and Somatic Therapy
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” - Rachel Carson
Dr. Ashli Leora Franck L.Ac.
Ashli is a California board-certified licensed acupuncturist serving patients in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area. She earned her Master’s of Science in Chinese Medicine and Doctorate of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her thesis work explored the benefits of Nature Connection on human health, and she created a course for healthcare practitioners that advocates for the inclusion of Nature Prescriptions in treatment plans. She received a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences and EcoGastronomy from the University of New Hampshire, and she believes that our connection to food plays a central role in our health and well-being.
She is entering her 3rd year of training in Somatic Experiencing, a body-centered therapeutic approach that aims to resolve traumatic experiences by restoring nervous system regulation and resiliency. Psycho-somatic work, integrating both SE and Chinese Medicine, is at the heart of Ashli’s passions and practice. Her other specialties include gastrointestinal issues, reproductive health, and chronic pain. Ashli is deeply committed to providing holistic and personalized care to each patient, and works diligently to build mutual trust and respect.
When not at work, you might find her in her garden, on the dance floor or a hiking trail, or cooking food for friends.
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Services
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, TuiNa, Chinese Herbs
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Virtual Appointments
Custom Herbal Recommendations, Lifestyle Coaching, and Nutritional Consults
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Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Trauma Therapy available in-person or online
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Massage
Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, Lomi Lomi (with Kedar Davis)
Testimonials
“Ashli is a wonderful practitioner. She is warm, knowledgeable, and engaged. I have worked with other acupuncturists in the past and her gentle intuitive nature far surpasses any of those experiences. I look forward to continuing care with her and definitely recommend her.”
“Looking for relief from a variety of aches, pains, and stress I decided to give acupuncture a try. As a first timer I was a little nervous about the process, but found Ashli to be very knowledgeable, kind, gentle, and truly dedicated to helping her patients achive positive outcomes. I highly recommend Ashli Leora Acupuncture.”
“Through Somatic Experiencing, Ashli is helping me learn to listen to my body again, after decades of abuse and misuse. She holds a gentle and strong space with so much loving kindness and knowledge. She’s studied many different modalities, to add to my healing journey as well, from TCM to nature connection and more. I am so grateful for the ways she’s invested in this path - it’s clear that she cares deeply for me and so many others, that we find healing and relief from pain and suffering. I highly recommend her services.”
Contact:
Address:
206 Sacramento St. Suite 211
Nevada City, CA 95959