A native to the San Francisco Bay Area, Laura Aguiar has been working in health care for over 20 years. She is a California state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in women’s healthcare with an emphasis in fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, pediatrics, mental/emotional problems and chronic pain. Prior to pursuing her career as an acupuncturist, Laura worked as a reproductive health specialist and counselor and as a doula.
In 1999, Laura received her Master’s of Science from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco, where she studied both western and eastern medicine. Her post-graduate studies include extensive advanced training in reproductive health and mental/emotional issues. Laura has studied with many of the great teachers of Chinese Medicine including Raven Lang, midwife/acupuncturist in Santa Cruz, Mike Berkley of the renowned Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City, Giovanni Maccioca and Efrem Korngold..
Laura brings tremendous compassion and empathy for all her patients. She warmly welcomes patients of all backgrounds and orientations. Her warm competent approach provides for a relaxed, comfortable, results-oriented visit. Laura has been helping women to conceive and birth for over 10 years. She regularly attends inseminations and births, both at home and in the hospital, her acupuncture providing women with a safe and natural method of support. Since becoming a mother herself in 2007, Laura has pursued post graduate knowledge in pediatrics and offers comprehensive and sensitive pediatric consultations and treatments.
In addition to her private practice in Albany, Laura also maintains a shared practice at Jade Clinic in Orinda.
In 1999, Laura received her Master’s of Science from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco, where she studied both western and eastern medicine. Her post-graduate studies include extensive advanced training in reproductive health and mental/emotional issues. Laura has studied with many of the great teachers of Chinese Medicine including Raven Lang, midwife/acupuncturist in Santa Cruz, Mike Berkley of the renowned Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City, Giovanni Maccioca and Efrem Korngold..
Laura brings tremendous compassion and empathy for all her patients. She warmly welcomes patients of all backgrounds and orientations. Her warm competent approach provides for a relaxed, comfortable, results-oriented visit. Laura has been helping women to conceive and birth for over 10 years. She regularly attends inseminations and births, both at home and in the hospital, her acupuncture providing women with a safe and natural method of support. Since becoming a mother herself in 2007, Laura has pursued post graduate knowledge in pediatrics and offers comprehensive and sensitive pediatric consultations and treatments.
In addition to her private practice in Albany, Laura also maintains a shared practice at Jade Clinic in Orinda.