Laura Santi

“Laura Santi is nationally & state licensed in Oregon. She graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1991 and pursued further clinical training in Shanghai, China. She also attended the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Maryland to learn 5 Element style, and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine for further education. Other education includes certification in classical hatha yoga, study of homeopathy from the NE School of Homeopathy, and Tibetan healing practices based on the Chod. Laura maintains a private practice in Portland Oregon where she practices 5 Element acupuncture, Japanese styles of acupuncture for needle sensitive people, and TCM.

Oftentimes physical pain is associated with emotional wellbeing - treating this link is my specialty. Trauma - be it from a car accident, loss of a loved one, or something else - creates a type of shock, with resultant constraint on energy flow, and therefore pain, insomnia, etc, all of which respond well.

No moxa is used in my practice (the herb often burned in acupuncture care) so that individuals with odor or chemical sensitivity can be comfortable. I also test clients for food allergies if any digestive complaints are present and recommend supplements for this as they heal.”