About
Joanna Rulf, DO, MSCP brings more than a decade of clinical experience to Fulcrum Family Health, where she focuses on integrative medicine, menopause care, osteopathic manipulation, and medical acupuncture. She earned her BA in English Literature from Rutgers University, spending a year studying and playing soccer at the University of Sussex in the UK before pursuing medicine. She completed her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford and her Family Medicine residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Dr. Rulf completed a fellowship through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, finishing the program at Maine Medical Center. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential. She also earned certification in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians through the Helms Medical Institute. Dr. Rulf is passionate about osteopathic philosophy, acupuncture, women's health, and tick-borne illness. Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, live music, camping, biking, and yoga. She lives with her two children and a rabbit named Bun Buns.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA in English Literature, Rutgers University
Medical School
University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME
Residency
Family Medicine, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona (completed at Maine Medical Center)
Additional Training
Helms Medical Institute certification in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rulf right for?
Dr. Rulf is a strong fit for patients seeking an integrative approach to primary care. Those dealing with musculoskeletal pain, chronic pain, or perimenopause and menopause symptoms benefit from her combined expertise in OMT, acupuncture, and hormone care. Patients who want a physician who draws on both evidence-based and whole-body perspectives will connect well with her clinical style. She serves adult patients and does not accept Medicare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rulf specializes in integrative medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatment, medical acupuncture, and menopause care. She treats patients managing musculoskeletal pain, chronic pain, perimenopause, and menopause. Her training spans conventional family medicine and integrative approaches.
Yes. Dr. Rulf earned her certification in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians through the Helms Medical Institute. She integrates acupuncture into her clinical practice for a range of musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Rulf completed a fellowship through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, finishing her training at Maine Medical Center in Portland. This fellowship grounds her clinical approach in evidence-based integrative care.
Yes. Dr. Rulf holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential. She offers dedicated menopause hormone consults and manages perimenopause and menopause care for her patients.
Yes. Dr. Rulf performs osteopathic manipulative treatment as part of her clinical practice. She incorporates OMT for musculoskeletal conditions and as part of her broader integrative approach to patient care.
Dr. Rulf completed her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland and her integrative medicine fellowship there as well.
Dr. Rulf is currently on a waitlist. The practice reviews her waitlist in Spring 2026.
No. Dr. Rulf does not accept Medicare patients at this time.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026