Dafna Laurie, L.Ac.
I first encountered acupuncture when suffering from a herniated disc in my lower back. No other modality had helped, neither conventional nor holistic. The deep healing of Chinese medicine offered a way to resolve my physical pain and support my mental-emotional body as well. The positive impact of that experience on my life inspired me to study this ancient medicine and dedicate myself to its teachings and practice.
I see patients who have a wide array of concerns, including women’s health, fertility, pediatric care, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, migraines, digestive concerns, autoimmune disorders and support during and after cancer treatment.
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and lifestyle play a large role in my healing practice.
In addition to relieving my patient’s pain and symptoms, I focuses on discovering and resolving the underlying cause of the imbalance to engender true and resilient health and well-being so you can thrive in life.
Having practiced now for 15 years, I continued my post-graduate studies by diving deeply into fertility and pregnancy support, pediatric care, psycho-social-emotional health, and most recently, I completed a year-long program in functional medicine specializing in women’s health.
I am a nationally board certified acupuncturist, licensed in Virginia and California. I received my Masters degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism in 2008 from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. After an 9-month in-depth apprenticeship with a world renowned acupuncturist, I began private practice in Los Angeles. I spent the 12 years in L.A. running my successful private practice which organically expanded into a wellness center.
I am also certified in medical Qi Gong & Reiki and have been a yoga instructor since 2005. In addition to Chinese herbs, I have clinical experience with western herbal medicine, homeopathy, and the medicinal use of essential oils.
I grew up in the beautiful rolling hills of Rappahannock County, Virginia, only an hour from Charlottesville. Here I was first exposed to holistic health and began my studies in herbal medicine as a teenager. I moved back to Virginia from California in 2021, landing in Albemarle county. I now live on a farm with my husband, my 6-year-old son and our cat where we can have horses, play in the stream and frolic in nature whenever we wish.