South Riding Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Rachal E. Lohr-Dean, L.Ac.
National & VA State Board Certified
Patient Testimonials
"I went to Rachal in June 2008 for pain I was having in my shoulder, neck and upper arm. I had never tried acupuncture before but knew of several people who had and who swore by it. I was in so much pain I needed to do something that would work quickly. Rachal was fantastic and after 3 treatments I was like new again! I think Rachal is great! I'd use her again in a heartbeat and recommend her to anyone who is in pain in the Northern Virginia area! Thanks Rachal!”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert
-Terry Gross
“I saw Rachal in San Diego for work-related repetitive strain injuries. She has a very comforting bedside manner and is a fantastic acupuncturist and herbologist. I recommend her services highly for anyone in the D.C. or Northern Virginia region.”
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert
-Cynthia Wang
"Rachal has a knack for making everyone feel at ease; which is a great skill when sticking needles into someone. Aside from this, Rachal is committed to each and every patient she works with, determined to do all she can do to help her patients achieve their goal of being their healthiest. I have worked with Rachal in many capacities and would love to do further business ventures with her. Her work ethic, bedside manner and professionalism are impeccable."
-Eva Larson
"Rachal Lohr-Dean from South Riding Acupuncture is one of the best and most courteous professionals we have visited in the health care or holistic medicine practicing professions: Eastern or Western. Rachal is a great acupuncturist; well qualified and a natural in the healing profession, she is outstanding in her profession. Working in the medical profession, as a doctor of family acupuncture medicine she's fantastic. I'm always happy to visit Rachal for acupuncture treatments or to recommend her practice. Her beautiful and relaxing office is conveniently located in South Riding (Chantilly), just a few miles from our office's in Ashburn, Leesburg, Dulles, and Sterling. I'd gladly refer her as a pain management specialist, or for general health care needs, women's healthcare, TMJ or Trigeminal Neuralgia, migraines, and allergies. Rachal is also the best acupuncture specialist for any type of preventative or responsive acupuncture treatment. Actually, to be candid, I've already suggested her services to many of my friends and clients. My son, a teen, also recommends her treatments--and my visiting mother, a senior citizen, was so inspired watching us be treated and talking over the process with Rachal that she's gone home to Sarasota, Florida to see our an acupuncturist for her own treatments! I really have sent her name on to all my friends and colleagues in the DC Metro region. Through South Riding Acupuncture, she was even so kind as to donate free treatments for the silent auction at one of our favorite charities, www.fashionfightspoverty.com. I love this woman."
Please feel free to contact me for any professional service reference. Acupuncture--"Accupuncture"--Acupuncturist, however you Google it, in the Loudoun or Fairfax County area, South Riding Acupuncture is the BEST! [I can vouch, it's an easy commute from Brambleton.] Kindest regards to all, Kae Davis Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ashburn Dulles www.cbmove.com/Kae.Davis Member of the National Association of Realtors and Dulles Area Association of Realtors www.ferrarifans.org ~ www.everythingashburn.com”
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Good Value
-Kae Davis
"I'm still new to acupunture but the results thus far have been very positive. I first injured my back in a car accident about twenty years ago and have had back problems off and on since. A couple of months ago my back went out again. Chiropractic care and physical therapy had been very helpful in the past, but just weren't working this time. Old-fashioned rest wasn't helping, either.
I'd tried acupunture before without success, so I was skeptical about trying it again. I'm glad I did and that I was lucky enough to find South Riding Acupunture on-line. After three treatments, the pain and stiffness have all but gone. I'm a golfer, and just today I was able to make a full swing for the first time in about two months. I hit about 20 balls and didn't have any pain at all. I'm going to ease back into playing, but I'm encouraged by my progress and optimistic about playing again before long. And just starting to feel good again is wonderful.Rachal seems to me to be a born healer, and she's highly educated in both acupunture and psychology. I strongly recommend South Riding Acupunture, especially to those who've been suffering from lower back pain."--Greg Nelson
"I have always been un-knowledgeable skeptic of acupuncture. However, since I do a considerable amount of exercise in order to participate in Ironman Triathlon competitions, I frequently have prolonged aches and pains. My massage therapist suggested that I try acupuncture with Ms. Lohr-Dean. Ms. Lohr-Dean treated me 5 times prior to my most recent Ironman competition. I must say, the results were outstanding. The painful areas were significantly improved if not all together eliminated.
Now, I am un-knowledgeable believer in acupuncture. It works and Ms. Lohr-Dean knows her needles."
- Paul
"I’ve been on anti-depressants for three years, started having anxiety attacks and always had trouble sleeping. Since I started acupuncture and herbs six months ago, I’ve stopped taking anti-depressants (within 2 months), don’t have anxiety attacks and sleep much more soundly and even through the night sometimes, which is unheard of for me. Chinese medicine and all of its fun accoutrements have helped with my back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, too. I prefer this type of treatment because it actually treats the root of my problems and allows my body to naturally heal itself, which makes a lot more sense to me than taking a bunch of prescriptions with unpalatable side effects."
-- Rachel M
"I first came to Rachal in extreme pain with what I called tendonitis in my Achilles tendon, when she asked me on a scale of one to ten how severe the pain was I told her fifteen. From the get go Rachal showed that she cared and was concerned as to how I felt. The doctor that I had been to didn't offer any relief at all. I was to the point of always crying every time I took a step, and that was a lot of tears while walking a dog, I would walk after dark so people couldn't see me crying.
Rachal cared, and there were days I did feel better and was able to walk without a lot of pain. But there was still pain after a month or more. Rachal decided I should see a physical masseuse
who asked that I see another orthopedist which I did, and it was determined that I should wear a boot as I have a bone spur on my Achilles tendon, which is now what I am doing and feel 95% better. Rachal also provided herbal remedies which have helped tremendously.
If it had not been for Rachal and South Riding Acupuncture I'm sure I would still be in the same predicament, I will never be able to thank her enough for her personal attention and sincere caring, Thank you Rachal and South Riding Acupuncture."
-- Sharon H. Sweetman
"Rachal Lohr-Dean is an amazing acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner!
I have had food sensitivities and intestinal problems ever since I came down with a severe case of mononucleosis when I was sixteen (I am now 32 yrs old). In addition, I was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and due to this condition I was having constant joint and back pain.
When I went to Rachal for the first time, my low back was inflamed to the point that I couldn't walk. After my first two acupuncture sessions, my back inflammation totally subsided. Rachal proceeded to prescribe me a customized formula of Chinese herbs. These herbs have been a miracle!!! The herbs have healed my digestive system and cured me of my chronic constipation. Within a month and a half of taking the herbs, I lost 12 pounds without exercise! Also, because of both the acupuncture sessions and the herbs, my energy has dramatically improved and my severe premenstrual symptoms (stabbing cramps, feverishness, painfully swollen breasts) have been greatly reduced. Rachal explained to me that the inflammation in my body from my ailments was causing me to gain weight and retain it. The herbs addressed the root cause of the inflammation and then the weight came off like water and stayed off. Likewise, the herbs have alleviated my chronic joint and low back pain. "
-- Liza R.
I received two recommendations from medical professionals to visit Rachal. Initially I discounted the notion. I do not like needles and was wary. However my ailments continued and I decided why not try it. Best decision I have made in a long time. Rachal talked me though the process, made sure I was at ease and before I knew it I was needled and wondering what I was worried about. In my first one hour session I dozed off 3 times. Talk about relaxing. My health has improved and I am now a regular patient. I would highly recommend Rachal.
--Mike L.
