Rachel A

Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD, MHS, received her Medical Degree at the University of California-San Francisco and a Master's Degree in Holistic Health and Medical Sciences from the University of California-Berkeley. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. She is also Board Certified in Holistic Medicine and a member of the American Holistic Medical Association.

Her seven years as a family medicine physician in full practice at the Santa Cruz Medical Clinic have given her invaluable experience in knowing what works, and doesn't work, in conventional medicine. At SCIMCC, Dr. Abrams spends more time with her patients exploring the important connections between health and vitality, relationships, lifestyle choices, work and environment.

She has also published two books on Taoism, holistic health and sexuality as well as have a TED talk. Rachel is happily married and is a mother of three. She loves the ocean, redwoods, & cycling.The Integrative Medicine Clinic offers a dynamic and effective approach to healthcare by fusing the profound wisdom and ancient practices of the East with the cutting edge medical advances of the West. By doing so, we are able to provide you with a complete integration of the best treatment approaches in conventional and complementary medicine. We welcome adults and children of all ages for treatment of a full range of health and medical concerns.
As a new client, you are welcome to have an initial evaluation by one of our integrative medical physicians who can direct you to the practitioners and modalities that would most benefit you. You can also schedule directly with any of our talented practitioners.

At the clinic, we partner with you to:

Create a healthcare program principled in science and tradition where you will be treated as a whole person and respected as an individual & encourage personal empowerment and responsibility in order to attain optimal health.