Meet Acupuncturist and Herbalist Lauren Becker, M.S., L.Ac.

Balance Acupuncture Founder, Acupuncturist + Herbalist

Education and Certificates

• Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M) degree from the Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in 2013 (Asheville, NC)

• Dipl. Ac., NCCAOM Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist

• L.Ac., South Carolina State Licensed Acupuncturist

• Clean Needle Technique Certified

• Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, from University of Maryland in 2006

Specialties include:

• Women’s health and hormonal balance

• Fertility and IVF support

• Pregnancy care

• Emotional wellness

• Pain management

Lauren’s Story

I grew up outside of Washington DC, and studied Cultural Anthropology at the University of Maryland.  Interested in ethnomusicology and music preservation, I worked for the Smithsonian Institution before moving to Portland, OR, to continue my work in the music business. Inspired by Portland’s progressive health care environment and my own experiences with Chinese medicine, a desire to help people with acupuncture brought me back to the east coast and into graduate school. I have successfully used acupuncture and natural remedies to support my own health beginning in my teens for allergies and asthma, and have since been dedicated to the medicine.

In my practice, I enjoy treating as a general practitioner, helping people in all walks of life using an integrative and patient-centered approach. Acupuncture is an empowering medicine, and ultimately my goal is to help my patients take back control of their health and feel strong in their body.

In my post-graduate work, I’m advancing my training in fertility and women’s health through continuing education intensives. I have studied with Jeffrey Yuen, 88th generation Daoist priest, and continue to attend his seminars to expand my knowledge of Classical Chinese Medicine.

I work hard to keep a good balance of the things that are most important to me: my family, my work, and my social life. When I’m not at the clinic, you can find me on the tennis courts with friends, playing games with my family, at pilates, rooting for my DC sports teams, or reading/listening to a good book!