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

Balance Acupuncture Founder

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

• Allergies and asthma

• Pediatrics

Lauren’s story

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

In her practice, Lauren enjoys 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 Lauren's goal is to help her patients take back control of their health and feel strong in their body.

In her post-graduate work, Lauren is advancing her training in fertility and pediatric acupuncture through continuing education intensives. Lauren has studied with Jeffrey Yuen, 88th generation Daoist priest, and continues to attend his seminars to expand her knowledge of Classical Chinese Medicine.