Dr. Lauren Saputelli, DACM, L.Ac. is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, licensed by the state of California, and certified in integrative sports medicine. She received a B.A. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2004, a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University, Santa Cruz, in 2008, and a doctorate from Pacific College of Health and Science, in San Diego in 2018.
The masters program at Five Branches is a rigorous one of over 3200 hours, including studies in Chinese Medicine Theory, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Western Medicine, and Clinical Training. Lauren completed clinical internships in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sports Injury, Mental Health, and Facial Rejuvenation, as well as a 3 week externship in Zheijiang, China. Since obtaining her license, she has continued her quest for knowledge with continuing education in Orthopedics, Aroma Acupoint Therapy, Women’s Health, Prenatal Care, and more.
In her youth, Lauren was a ballet dancer for 8 years, an equestrian rider, and a competitive equestrian vaulter (gymnastics on horseback) for 11 years. Her innate love of athleticism and years of intense physical training were an inspiration to not only care for the body in time of injury, but also preventatively.
She has had a private practice in Santa Cruz since 2008, and also worked part time in a multidisciplinary occupational medicine clinic for 6 years.
