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Are you ready to heal with the power of acupuncture in the trusted hands of an expert?

You’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Dr. Laura, a compassionate and gentle acupuncture doctor with 20 years of experience. I work on both sides of Monterey Bay, helping women aged 13+ improve hormonal and reproductive health, heal from injuries, manage pain, relieve stress and anxiety, and regulate immune health.
My background as a Feldenkrais® movement practitioner influences the lightness of my touch in acupuncture. I blend traditional Chinese medicine techniques from my master’s and doctorate programs with Kiiko Matsumoto-style Japanese acupuncture.
Experience your body’s innate ability to heal with acupuncture . . .
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Thanks to Laura, I was able to get pregnant and stay pregnant!
I started seeing Laura for acupuncture because I have PCOS and a history of miscarriage and was ready to have a baby. Laura’s knowledgeable, warm, and caring presence made me feel comfortable and genuinely cared for, starting with our very first appointment. Thanks to Laura, I was able to overcome infertility, get pregnant, and stay pregnant! During my pregnancy, she helped to relieve the morning sickness and headaches I experienced in the beginning and helped induce labor at the end and everything else in between. Laura is amazing at what she does; what I’ve experienced has been relaxing, healing, and transformative!
Jessica
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What does Dr. Laura Paris treat with acupuncture?

I treat the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. Each acupuncture session improves your mood and melts away stress, tension, and anxiety. My primary specialties are hormone balance, immune regulation, and stress and pain reduction. Here are some of the specific conditions I treat:
WOMEN
  • Fertility support: natural, assisted, IUI and IVF
  • Cycles: PMS, PCOS, migraine, period pain
  • Pregnancy Acupuncture: Expert care for all three trimesters
  • Post-partum: recovery, mental health
  • Perimenopause transition
IMMUNITY
  • Autoimmunity
  • Chemo and radiation side effects
  • Allergies
  • Sinus congestion and infection
  • Asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections
  • Post-viral fatigue, chronic viral infection
  • Frequent illness
PAIN & INJURY
  • Fibromyalgia, early-stage arthritis, inflammation
  • Back and neck pain
  • Shoulder, arm, hand pain
  • Hip, knee, ankle, foot pain
  • Traumatic & repetitive strain injuries
  • Post-surgery healing
My specialty is working with women, but I also have extensive experience treating men, nonbinary adults, and teens of all genders and abilities. I am a licensed herbalist and certified nutritionist and recommend herbs, supplements, and dietary changes when appropriate. Visits take place in Santa Cruz (Capitola) or Monterey, California. 
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My first acupuncture experience was life-changing.
This was my first experience with acupuncture, and an OBGYN in the Monterey area recommended Dr. Laura. She was so thorough and explained each step to make me less nervous. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I had the best rest I have ever had. I would highly recommend Dr. Laura to anyone, especially anyone new to acupuncture! It was life-changing, and I will continue to go here!
Kendall
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