
About

The Story of Aurina
Education
Dr. Alina Rivers, L.Ac., DAOM, is a California-licensed herbalist and acupuncturist, and a NCCAOM National Board - Certified acupuncturist specializing in cosmetic acupuncture, geriatric care, emotional balancing, and pain management. She holds an MSTCM from ACTCM and a DAOM from Five Branches University.
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Currently, she practices at North East Medical Services, focusing on pain management, emotional, and sleep issues. Dr. Rivers’ expertise is further enriched by her Kundalini yoga teacher training in San Francisco Kundalini Yoga Center, and with renowned Qi Gong master Dr. Liping Zhu, L. Ac. at Qi Dragon Healing Center. She is certified in advanced facial acupuncture by acupuncture physician Michelle Gellis, L. Ac. and Constitutional Facial Acupuncture by internationally renowned Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, L. Ac.
Alina’s journey began in the clinical world of microbiology, where she studied the body on a cellular level—cells, viruses, healing from the inside out. But even with all that scientific knowledge, something essential was missing: a deeper connection to the whole person.
Her search led her into the world of Chinese medicine, where she learned to see health not as a set of symptoms, but as a dynamic rhythm. Later, through Kundalini yoga, she began to understand the profound link between the mind, body, and spirit.
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But it was motherhood that truly transformed her. In caring for her daughter, Aurora, she felt both unraveled and reborn. It was a moment of surrender, of losing herself—and in that space, something new emerged. She took the name Alina as a symbol of her own transformation. And from these two names, Aurina was born: a reflection of her daughter’s light and her own rising.
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Like the phoenix, she didn’t return to who she was—she became something more: not just healed, but renewed.
With over a decade of hands-on clinical experience and 20,000+ healing sessions, Alina has helped thousands find relief from insomnia, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, and chronic stress. But more importantly, she’s guided women back to themselves—through rituals that nourish the nervous system and restore inner balance.
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Aurina was born from this philosophy: a modern apothecary blending science and spirit, offering herbal tinctures and rituals that meet women where they are—simple, potent, and rooted in daily life.
What makes Aurina different
The Best of Both Worlds
We combine the rigor of science with the wisdom of ancient healing, offering trusted, holistic solutions.
Modern Healing, Made Simple
We cut through the complexity of traditional medicine to create practical, easy-to-follow wellness solutions for busy women.
Personalized & Proven
With thousands of successful treatments, our approach is not one-size-fits-all—it’s tailored to individual body types and needs.
Healing That Fits Your Life
Whether it’s Chinese herbal therapy, natural food medicine, or mind-body practices, we aim to help people integrate wellness effortlessly.
A Holistic, Empowering Approach
We go beyond symptoms and help people understand their bodies, balance their energy, and take charge of their health.

