History
I started Life Point Acupuncture to in 2018 to provide care that addresses the mind, the body, and the soul. After graduating at the top her class with a Masters in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in San Diego, Lauren practiced at Open Mind Modalities, part of the Integrative Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Under the guidance of co-founders Ruth McCarty and pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. William Louden, Lauren provided Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments for criticallyill patients and their families, some of whom she still sees today. Lauren also worked alongside Ryoko Takayama at Family Wellness in Newport Beach, where she absorbed new techniques in Japanese acupuncture that she now implements as part of her own practice.
Specialties
Lauren is a licensed acupuncturist practicing traditional Chinese medicine in Newport Beach. Her practice embraces a wide range of modalities, from progressive western approaches to time-honored traditional eastern methods, all tailored to each patient's individual needs. Treatments include acupuncture, massage, cupping, Gua Sha, facial rejuvenation, moxibustion, herbs/supplements, and other lifestyle recommendations. Lauren focuses on treating infertility, IVF patients, sports injuries, auto immune disorders, gastrointestinal problems, tendonitis, facial rejuvenation, women's health disorders, stress, anxiety, back pain, neck pain, pediatrics and oncology.