Health and wellness are deeply personal journeys, and for Ariann Wolff, DACM, the founder of West River Acupuncture & Wellness, this journey has been shaped by a formative experience with chronic pain. Dr. Wolff’s path to becoming a skilled acupuncturist and practitioner of holistic medicine was influenced by her childhood, where she witnessed firsthand the toll of chronic pain on a loved one. Her father, involved in a serious construction accident when she was just four years old, struggled with pain for years, and the impacts on their family were profound. “It all gauged on whether or not he was in pain or how much pain he was in,” Dr. Wolff said, reflecting on how chronic pain shaped the experience of her family.
It’s this personal history with chronic pain that fuels Dr. Wolff’s commitment to helping others regain control over their lives. West River Acupuncture & Wellness is dedicated to providing patient-centered care, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs and goals of the individual. The clinic specializes in treating chronic pain conditions and “hopeless cases” – those that have not found relief through conventional means.
At West River Acupuncture & Wellness, the approach is holistic and personalized. Dr. Wolff sees the purpose of her clinic as more than just helping one person. “When I help a patient regain their health,” she explained, “I’m not just giving them their life back — I’m giving their loved ones back the person they’ve missed.” Pain doesn’t just affect the individual; it affects everyone around them. Healing is about restoring both bodies and families.
Patients seeking care at the clinic begin with an initial consultation where Dr. Wolff and her team take the time to understand their goals, expectations, and which forms of care they are a candidate for. From there, a treatment plan is developed that may include a combination of therapies tailored to the individual. While acupuncture is a core part of the clinic’s offerings, Dr. Wolff stresses that it’s not the only option. “Not everyone who comes here gets acupuncture,” she explained. “We work with multiple modalities, and I meet each patient where they are. Sometimes, it’s about finding the right combination of treatments for that person.”
The clinic’s focus is on conditions like peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain, but it also helps patients dealing with a variety of other issues that impact their overall well-being. The goal is to empower patients to take control of their health, improve their quality of life and ultimately live with less pain.
Behind Dr. Wolff’s success is a strong team that works together to ensure each patient receives the best care possible. “I couldn’t do it without my team,” she said. “They’re a huge part of our results, our efficiency, and how we help so many people. We laugh a lot every day.”
At West River Acupuncture & Wellness, the goal is simple: to help people heal, take their life back, and restore balance to their health and relationships. Through a commitment to personalized care and a focus on results, Dr. Wolff and her team are making a profound difference in the Black Hills.
2620 Jackson Blvd, Suite G
Rapid City, SD 57702
westriveracupuncture.com