Dr. Gabby Rivera

Gabriella Rivera is the founder of Front Porch Acupuncture & Hypnotherapy in Savannah, Georgia. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (DAOM) and Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), nationally board-certified (NCCAOM) and licensed through the Georgia Composite Medical Board. She’s also trained as a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. With more than 25 years in holistic medicine, Dr. Gabby is known for helping people feel more at home in their bodies again—especially those dealing with acute and chronic pain. She also supports clients with allergies, digestion, sleep challenges, and mood patterns that are often connected to stress and nervous system overload. Her style is warm, grounded, and practical, with care that’s tailored to the real-life pace and needs of each person. Her primary clinical specialties include acupuncture with electroacupuncture, cupping therapy, and herbal medicine when appropriate—tools she uses to ease pain, improve circulation, release tight muscles, and help the nervous system settle out of fight-or-flight. Dr. Gabby’s approach is polyvagal- and trauma-informed, meaning she prioritizes safety, consent, and nervous system regulation throughout every session. As needed, she may also incorporate supportive mind–body tools—such as EFT tapping, gentle somatic practices, and breathing techniques—to help create steadier sleep, improved mood, and a more holistic path to healing.