In practice for over 20 years, Lara studied in both New York and San Diego and earned her M.S. in Traditional East Asian Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science. Her comprehensive training included the studies of acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition, and tui na massage. Working in conjunction with chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedists, and exercise therapists, Lara has a extensive experience with musculoskeletal conditions. She has a heavy focus on internal medicine, and a passion for the esoteric aspects of Classical Chinese Medicine.
In addition to private practice, Lara served as supervising licensed acupuncturist of St. Vincent's Hospital's Integrative Stress Management Program from 2004-2008, overseeing NADA specialists and utilizing auricular acupuncture specifically for trauma relief. She has, also volunteered her services locally and in New Orleans in response to Hurricane Katrina.
Lara has a passion for learning and discovering the infinite mysteries of the human body. Her life and practice were indelibly enriched through many years of participating in the Alchemical Healing Mentorship Program with five element acupuncturist and author, Lorie Dechar. Lara regularly attends continuing education courses, including Saam style acupuncture, acupuncture for pregnancy and labor, facial rejuvenation, microneedling, and orthopedics. In 2004 she obtained NADA (National Acupuncture Detox Association) certification training at Lincoln Hospital Recovery Center in the Bronx, and has completed a yoga teacher training certification. Lara was a bio-anthropology major at SUNY Albany and a music lover who played in a few local bands, before embarking on her current career path. Her visceral awareness of the body comes from a lifetime practicing various forms of movement including qi gong, ba gua, yoga, and dance.
