~ Team Leader  ~

Laurel is a Registered Acupuncturist, Western Herbalist, Certified Balance System Acupuncture Practitioner, and keen scholar of Chinese Medicine and Metaphysics. After graduating the DTCM Diploma program in 2004, she continued to study various schools of thought and styles of East Asian Medicine, which ultimately led her to Tan Academy of Balance. She joined Cohort 3 of the Balance System Acupuncture mentorship, and after graduation enrolled in the first cohort of the Certified Chinese Astrology Consultant mentorship. Laurel is now excited to continue her journey with Tan Academy by supporting new students embarking on theirs!

Laurel is motivated by the inquisitive and investigative aspects of Chinese Medicine. She loves both the subtle elegance and the immediate effectiveness (wow! factor) of Balance System Acupuncture. Helping people achieve their health and wellness goals brings her inspiration and joy.

Laurel’s practice is in the South Okanagan / Similkameen region of BC, where she enjoys the sunshine, the rugged beauty of the desert mountains, and the organic farms and orchards. Laurel also works around the province with organizations and First Nations communities.