Adriana Rivadeneira, L.Ac
Adriana Rivadeneira, MAc, LAc, is a graduate of the Classical Chinese Medicine School at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), class of 2011. Trained in multiple styles of acupuncture, moxibustion, herbalism, and cupping, she offers trauma-informed care that builds trust, creates a safe environment, and fosters open communication. In 2023, Adriana completed advanced studies in Worsley Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, including a residency under David Berkshire, DSOM, LAc, and has further honed her approach through studies with esteemed practitioners such as Dr. Edward Neal, Arnaud Versluys, and Heiner Fruehauf.
Adriana’s path to healing work has always been rooted in curiosity, compassion, and service. Her early experiences interning at a chemotherapy clinic, volunteering with underserved communities, and working in cancer research and animal care laid the foundation for her inclusive, trauma-informed approach. A lifelong student of nature, she also spent time in a plant cloning lab, where she witnessed the profound intelligence of living systems, a perspective that continues to shape her respect for the body’s innate capacity to heal.
Coming from a deeply rooted Peruvian family, Adriana’s lineage includes her great-grandfather, Guillermo Almenara Igoyen, a medical doctor and Amazonian medicinal plant researcher who founded Lima’s National Hospital. Inspired by this legacy of service, creativity, and traditional healing, Adriana approaches her work with a deep sense of responsibility and dedication. She welcomes all individuals into her treatment room, offering a supportive space for healing on all levels. Each session is tailored to the patient’s unique needs and guided by the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine and Five-Element Acupuncture, honoring the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
“I have been treated by Adriana Rivadeneira, LAC, for over two years. She is SO compassionate and very knowledgeable in TCM, Five Elements as well as Herbalism…. The perfect healer. My well being is in her trusted hands”. – PB
“Adriana has been extremely helpful in my long journey after lower back surgery. Where other clinicians could only offer steroids or anti-inflammatories, Adriana offered consistent and knowledgeable care, and a willing ear to hear my struggles as well as improvements. While neurosurgeons refused to answer further questions, and neurologists shrugged, Adriana succeeded in improving my comfort level. I am very grateful to her” – CC
“Since I have been working with Adriana, I feel like a different person. The support and encouragement throughout my healing journey with her has been beyond what I expected. She is thorough, kind and skilled.” – JLD