Lauren is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist in New York City. Lauren employs Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine framework to her practice with utmost respect for every patient. She treats an array of conditions ranging from orthopedic/sports injuries, pain management, fertility, long COVID, respiratory, digestive, and urinary dysfunctions, addictions, as well as autoimmune conditions, metabolic syndrome, and wo/men’s health.

Lauren holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) degree from Pacific College of Health and Sciences - San Diego. Lauren has completed clinical rotation at Columbia University Medical Center Integrative Health working alongside topnotch East Asian and Western medical professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.

A lifelong yogi and a seasoned yoga teacher with 15+ years of experience, Lauren brings comfort, mindfulness, and tenacity to every body that comes her way. She particularly enjoys working with rock climbers, runners, endurance athletes, and senior citizens on the mat.

A native of Taiwan, Lauren grew up with East Asian and allopathic medicine practiced under the same roof in hospitals. It was, and very much still is, all medicine — a multifaceted practice employing methodologies through a slew of tools to identify pathology, arrive at working diagnosis, apply adequate and appropriate treatment modalities, and develop treatment plans to ensure the continuation and consistency of care. In a nutshell, the practice of medicine involves trained professionals attempting to figure out the cause of one’s dis-ease in order to arrive at homeostasis.