Acupuncture + Chinese Herbal Medicine · Philadelphia + Telehealth Nationwide

When Western medicine runs out of answers Chinese medicine is just getting started.

For 43 years, I've helped people with complex, chronic, and stubborn conditions find the diagnosis — and the treatment — that finally works.

The right diagnosis changes everything.

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Testimonials

“Cara is a masterful Chinese herb practitioner. She listens carefully and makes a diagnosis with your input and feedback. Then she thoughtfully dials in a formula and sends it right out to you. The results over time approach being magical—relief from longterm ailments and a very grounded sense of wellbeing. Don’t hesitate to try her.”

— Eric
“I have been seeing Cara Frank to keep my autoimmune disease under control and already felt that she was a life saver. I was blown away by the level of care I recieved."

— Jackie
"I was told at 25 that I had early ovarian failure and needed medication to ever ovulate. After working with Cara on Chinese herbs, I was pregnant six weeks later. My husband and I now have two children. I will be forever grateful for her knowledge and kindness."

— Isabel
“After three weeks of herbal treatments I feel hopeful for the first time in four years. I'm less depressed, less fatigued, and have a much more positive outlook on life. I highly recommend Six Fishes- they are miracle workers!”

— Andrea

I came to this medicine the same way most of my patients do.

At 17, I was sick and out of options. One acupuncture treatment changed the course of my health — and my life. I enrolled in acupuncture school and never looked back. That was more than four decades ago.

Since then I've treated thousands of patients, trained hundreds of practitioners, and written clinical texts that are still used in acupuncture schools today. I've learned that the right diagnosis is everything. When it's even slightly off, healing stalls. When it's exact — the body responds. That's what I'm here to find.

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Tired of being told your labs are normal?

Feeling dismissed by conventional medicine?

You've seen the doctors, done the tests, tried the supplements. There’s never a good explanation for why you still feel the way you do. That process — of looking for answers and not finding them — is exhausting in its own right.

Conventional medicine is good at many things. Finding the root of a complex, chronic condition is often not one of them. It's designed to treat what's measurable, not what's subtle. Chinese medicine works differently. It looks at the whole person — your history, your constitution, your patterns over time — and asks what's actually driving the symptoms, not just what to call them. Chinese medicine is human medicine. It doesn't start with your diagnosis. It starts with you.

I came to this the hard way. At 17, sick and out of options, I tried acupuncture as a last resort. One treatment changed my life. I've spent 43 years since then working out why — and what I know now is this: when the diagnosis is exactly right, the body responds. That's what I'm here to find.

Stubborn Internal Conditions

Complex & unexplained syndromes

Women’s Health & Fertility at all Life phases

Eye, ear, nose & throat conditions

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You're not a mystery.

Your body has a pattern.

and Chinese medicine has a language for it.

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our PROGRAMS

Every program runs on The LAUGH Framework

LAUGH began as a fertility program, but over the years it became something much bigger. It's the North Star behind everything I do. Whether you're navigating menopause, rebuilding your immune system, or getting your digestion sorted, the path forward follows the same five-part arc.

L: Literacy

You can't work with your body if you don't understand it. I start by teaching you to read your own signals (like your menstrual cycles, symptoms, energy, digestion). Your body is talking, let's learn to listen.
A: Advocacy

As your practitioner, I am here to both be your advocate and help you advocate for yourself. I'll help you navigate your care, understand your results, and make informed, confidence health decisions.
U: Uncover

All symptoms make sense when you can see the full picture. That's because chronic conditions have a root pattern beneath the surface. I use the diagnostic lens of Chinese medicine to uncover that pattern and address it with herbs, diet, and acupuncture tailored to you.
G: Grow

Health is something you cultivate over time. I help you build the daily foundations (like good food, quality rest, and supporting habits) that make the path to health feel joyful.
H: Heal

Healing is the goal. Being heard is how we get there. When you feel seen and understood, the body relaxes and change can take root.

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How I Work

Most complex conditions aren't untreatable.

They're under-diagnosed.

Where most medical care reacts to symptoms at the surface, Chinese medicine asks what's driving them. I look for the pattern underneath — the thread that connects the things you've been told don't go together. Then I use the full depth of classical Chinese herbal medicine to address it at the root.

Herbs prescribed to match your exact constitution aren't the same as supplements you buy off a shelf. They're compounded, adjusted, and refined over time as you change. That precision is what makes the difference.

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Patient stories

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Harriet got to sleep

Pandemic anxiety along with a high stakes job dysregulated Harriet’s biorhythm so she was unable to sleep an all. Acupuncture and Herbs restored her natural sleep-wake cycles
Rosemary got off antibiotics

Rosemary came to see me after a year of antibiotic treatment for recurrent sinus infections. Using herbs targeted at both eliminating infection and boosting her immunity did the trick.
Andrea's Impossible fertility challenges

First diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes, we used herbal formulas and compresses. After an HCG test proved the tubes were open, we then learned her ovarian reserve was low. After 3 months of herbs to support egg quality she conceived and carried the baby to term

HOW I WORK

It’s time to experience what the right treatment will do

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Deep-Dive Consultation

One focused intake session to get the full picture — your history, your constitution, and everything that's been missed before. You leave with a clear diagnosis, a custom herbal formula compounded for you, and a plan built around your specific pattern. This is where everything starts to make sense.

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Ongoing Telehealth Care

Healing isn't a single appointment — it's a process that evolves. We meet regularly to track your progress, refine your formula, and adjust as your body responds. Herbs are shipped directly to you. Whether you're in Philadelphia or anywhere in the US, care continues without interruption.

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Health Journeys (Coming Soon)

Each Health Journey applies my signature method to the conditions that I've treated most. Choose a self-guided journey or live support to address your specific health challenges with a clear path to better health.

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