Lauren is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist with a background in Psychology and Western medicine. She has always been interested in the mind-body connection and through personal experience, came to understand that Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a comprehensive approach to treating emotional and physical imbalances. After working for nearly a decade in the Western medical world, she became interested in helping others find true wellness through holistic and ancient healing methods and decided to pursue an education in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

With her background in Psychology, Lauren specializes in emotional wellness, treating common issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. She also specializes in treating acute and chronic pain, and internal medical conditions, such as digestive issues, headaches, allergies, insomnia, and more. Lauren is passionate about working with children and has extensive experience in pediatric health care. She is trained in Shonishin, a Japanese needle-free acupuncture technique used with children and adolescents to address a variety of health concerns. In addition to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Lauren relies on adjunctive therapies including cupping, electrical stimulation, gua sha and nutritional and lifestyle recommendations to provide the most complete treatments for her patients.

Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time in the mountains with her husband and their Golden Retriever, gardening, and meditating.

Education, Training, and Certifications

Lauren graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM). She is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Colorado and is nationally board certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Lauren is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado.

Prior to her acupuncture training, she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology from UT Southwestern Medical Center. While living in Texas, she was a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Lauren spent nearly a decade working in adolescent Psychiatry and adult/pediatric Neurology at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital Colorado in both clinical and research roles.