About
Dr. Risa Schulman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over a decade of clinical experience in the Greater Newburyport area. She earned her BA in History from Cornell University before completing her MD at Temple University School of Medicine. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place at Brown University, where she developed the foundation for the relationship-driven practice she runs today.
Dr. Schulman holds a Certificate in Medical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School and completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Healing. She earned certification as a Women's Hormone Therapy Specialist and in HRT and Breast Cancer Management through the Heather Hirsch Academy. Her clinical passions include menopause and perimenopause care, medical weight loss, well woman care, and holistic mind-body medicine. She also teaches yoga for Figtree members alongside Beth Houlihan at Roots to Wings. Dr. Schulman welcomes patients of all backgrounds and delights in caring for multiple generations within the same family. Outside the office, she chases after three young children, runs through the woods, and eats sushi whenever possible.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA, History, Cornell University
Medical School
MD, Temple University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Brown University
Additional Training
Certificate in Medical Acupuncture, Harvard Medical School; 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Healing; Women's Hormone Therapy Specialist and HRT and Breast Cancer Management, Heather Hirsch Academy
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schulman right for?
Dr. Schulman is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a whole-person focus. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or reproductive health concerns benefit from her specialized hormone therapy training. Patients interested in integrative approaches, including acupuncture and mindfulness, will find her practice well-suited to those goals. She welcomes multiple generations within the same family and enjoys complex, ongoing care relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schulman specializes in menopause and perimenopause care, medical weight loss, well woman care, and chronic disease management. She also treats a broad range of primary care concerns across all ages, including preventive care and family medicine. Her integrative training lets her incorporate medical acupuncture and mindfulness coaching into treatment plans when appropriate.
Yes, Dr. Schulman holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her MD from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Brown University. She also holds a Certificate in Medical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Schulman earned certification as a Women's Hormone Therapy Specialist and in HRT and Breast Cancer Management through the Heather Hirsch Academy. She applies this training to individualized menopause hormone therapy and perimenopause care. Figtree even offers a menopause-only membership for patients whose primary need is hormonal and menopausal support.
Yes, Dr. Schulman integrates medical acupuncture into her care. She earned her Certificate in Medical Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School. Members can discuss acupuncture as part of a broader treatment plan during their appointments.
Before founding Figtree Family Medicine, Dr. Schulman served as Medical Director at Beth Israel Lahey Health in Amesbury, Massachusetts. That role built on more than a decade of clinical experience in the Greater Newburyport area. Her deep local roots inform her commitment to long-term, relationship-driven primary care.
Yes, Dr. Schulman welcomes patients of all ages and takes particular delight in caring for multiple generations within the same family. Her family medicine training at Brown University prepared her to manage a wide range of health concerns across the lifespan. Families can enroll together under a single membership with a capped enrollment fee.
Yes, Dr. Schulman completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Healing. She teaches yoga for Figtree members alongside Beth Houlihan at Roots to Wings Yoga and Healing Center. She also offers mindfulness and meditation coaching as part of her whole-person approach to care.
Dr. Schulman offers same-day and next-day appointments for members. Patients can also reach her directly by phone, text, or email. Members receive up to 36 visits per year, giving them frequent, direct access without the friction of scheduling delays.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026