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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a safe and effective method of healing that has been used for thousands of years in East Asia and more recently, worldwide. It involves the painless insertion of thin, single-use sterile needles into specific locations on the body, helping to unlock your body’s potential to heal. Our Acupuncturists are all Nationally Board Certified and graduates from accredited Acupuncture scho... Read More

Acupuncture is a safe and effective method of healing that has been used for thousands of years in East Asia and more recently, worldwide. It involves the painless insertion of thin, single-use sterile needles into specific locations on the body, helping to unlock your body’s potential to heal. Our Acupuncturists are all Nationally Board Certified and graduates from accredited Acupuncture schools with Master's Degrees in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Integrative Medicine

Valerie Stephens, MD offers her services as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine at Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness. Integrative Medicine, according to Andrew Weil, MD, is the “intelligent combination of conventional and alternative medicine.” It aims to restore the focus of medicine on health and healing, emphasizing “whole person medicine” looking at all aspects of lifestyle and acknowledgi... Read More

Valerie Stephens, MD offers her services as a practitioner of Integrative Medicine at Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness. Integrative Medicine, according to Andrew Weil, MD, is the “intelligent combination of conventional and alternative medicine.” It aims to restore the focus of medicine on health and healing, emphasizing “whole person medicine” looking at all aspects of lifestyle and acknowledging we are more than just bodies. Practitioners of Integrative Medicine will also source other aspects of complementary and alternative medicines in their recommendations for their clients.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbs have been used safely and medicinally in Eastern medicine for over 2,000 years. They have minimal side effects, and when carefully combined and balanced by a certified herbologist, such as Greg, Michaela, Dylan & Aubrey, will treat the main concerns of our patients, but also address secondary problems. Herbs can be prescribed to help with pain conditions, digestive disorders, inf... Read More

Chinese herbs have been used safely and medicinally in Eastern medicine for over 2,000 years. They have minimal side effects, and when carefully combined and balanced by a certified herbologist, such as Greg, Michaela, Dylan & Aubrey, will treat the main concerns of our patients, but also address secondary problems. Herbs can be prescribed to help with pain conditions, digestive disorders, infertility and menstrual disorders, insomnia, viral illness and more. ​Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs work synergistically to energetically reprogram and rebalance the body’s systems and functions.

Dylan Brandenburg

After graduating from Black Hills State University, I began my graduate study of acupuncture and herbal medicine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. There I studied and practiced extensively in Sports Medicine, focusing on pain management, recovery from injury, and post-operative care and recovery. Additionally, I immersed myself in Classical Chinese Medicine approaches, focusing on the treatment of chronic and internal conditions such as migraines, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, respiratory conditions, women’s health, and mental/emotional imbalances to name a few.

Always seeking to understand the functioning and balancing of body and mind in greater depth, I continue my studies through the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine, refining my knowledge and implementation of herbal remedies for greater clinical efficacy.

I love living in the Black Hills and frequently hike, run, bike, or simply sit as a means to enjoy and appreciate the great natural beauty of the Hills. I happily provide acupuncture and herbal remedies in the clinic as a way to connect with and show my appreciation for its people.

After graduating from Black Hills State University, I began my graduate study of acupuncture and ... Read More

Greg Carder

I am a healer and general practitioner of Chinese Medicine, treating a wide range of people with a variety of conditions. The main tools I use are Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong, Shiatsu Massage, Dietary Therapy, and Counseling. I have been greatly influenced by holistic medicine and traditional healing practices from around the world for over 35 years. I help people with chronic pain, autoimmune and chronic illnesses including cancer, and I have a specialty in working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also treat gynecological disorders and infertility.

I am a healer and general practitioner of Chinese Medicine, treating a wide range of people with ... Read More

Michaela Carder

In my practice I focus on Women’s Health, Fertility, and Pediatrics. I help women who are suffering from infertility, menstrual difficulties, and hormone imbalance. I also offer help to pregnant women who are preparing for delivery, and healing during their postpartum phase.

I am deeply passionate about helping women attain their goals of a healthy pregnancy, healthy childbirth, and smooth postpartum healing. I also enjoy working with people suffering from anxiety and depression, insomnia, chronic illness, post Covid syndrome, and those looking for a way to manage their stress in our busy world.

In my practice I focus on Women’s Health, Fertility, and Pediatrics. I help women who are sufferi... Read More

Aubrey Comstock

I am a lifelong student of medicine and healing. After practicing as a Registered Nurse for nearly 20 years, I became drawn to finding a more natural and effective medicine that treats the whole being, mind, body, and spirit. I enjoy treating all kinds of pain, digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, sleep disorders, skin conditions, women’s health and overall wellness.

I am a lifelong student of medicine and healing. After practicing as a Registered Nurse for nearl... Read More

Dr. Valerie Stephens MD

A native of South Dakota, Dr. Stephens worked as a gastroenterologist at Rapid City Medical Center in Rapid City SD from 2006 - 2022. She earned her MD at the USD Sanford School of Medicine in Vermilion, SD and subsequently earned her Fellowship in GI at the University of Minnesota.

Disillusioned with the current state of medicine, Dr. Stephens completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil School of Integrative Medicine in Tuscon, AZ. She is now Board Certified in Integrative Medicine as of 2023. Dr. Stephens is an advocate for her patients. She sees patients as unique individuals that require personalized care, not as a statistical algorithm endorsed by insurance companies. She enjoys learning new things and collaborating with other practitioners in the community.

A native of South Dakota, Dr. Stephens worked as a gastroenterologist at Rapid City Medical Cente... Read More

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