Meet Dr Laura Chan
Naturopathic doctor.
acupuncturist.
Qi-Gong Teacher.
Empath & Energy healer.
Boy Mom.
Background
Dr. Chan began pursuing studies in Naturopathic medicine and Acupuncture because of her own personal health successes with natural medicine. During college, while preparing to apply to conventional medical school, Dr. Chan struggled with a variety of health concerns that proved difficult to diagnose and treat through conventional means.
Finding no relief in the conventional medical system with which she was most familiar, she turned to a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist for help.
The positive outcomes she experienced changed her life, as well as the course of her medical career. In less than six months, Dr. Chan felt healthy enough to pursue her dream of riding her bike across the country from Providence to Seattle.
Prior to her time in medical school, Dr. Chan worked as a research assistant at the Osher Institute for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School where she deepened her understanding of evidence based alternative medicine.
She also lived abroad in China where she spent 4 months studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing University’s Medical School. Additionally, she studied for 12 years with Qi Gong Master, Dr. Guan Cheng Sun, becoming certified as a Qi Gong teacher and deepening her understanding of energetic medicine and ancient healing practices.
DR. CHAN HAS STUDIED A VARIETY OF ANCIENT HEALING MODALITIES AND ENERGY MEDICINE PRACTICES, INCLUDING BIOMAGNETISM, REIKI, AND CROSS CULTURAL SHAMANIC PRACTICES. SHE ALSO KEEPS CURRENT WITH INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND CONVENTIONAL PRACTICES AS THEY RELATE TO HER PATIENT’S NEEDS. SHE HAS A VAST TOOLBOX THAT SHE DRAWS FROM AS NEEDED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PATIENT.
Let me keep company always with those who say
“Look!” and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads.
— Mary Oliver
Experience & Education
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist
Dr Chan is passionate about health and loves helping her patients experience more wellness in their own lives.
Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine & Masters in Acupuncture at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA.
BA IN Medical Ethics, BROWN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Chan earned her BA in Medical Ethics from Brown University and went on to achieve her Masters in Acupuncture and
Certified Yi Ren Qi Gong Instructor
During her years in practice, Dr. Chan has pursued extensive continuing education in a variety of modalities including functional medicine and the treatment of chronic conditions.
She also a certified Yi Ren Qi Gong instructor through the Institute of Qi Gong and Integrative Medicine in Seattle, WA.
This training has deepened her understanding of how energetic imbalance contributes to illness, and she enjoys sharing these skills with her patients when applicable.
Finding Dr. Chan was such a blessing.
DR. CHAN TRULY LISTENS. I FELT HEARD, VALIDATED, AND SUPPORTED. SHE NOT ONLY UNDERSTANDS THE HUMAN BODY, SHE UNDERSTANDS THE HUMAN SPIRIT AND WHAT WE ALL NEED TO HEAL.
she got to the root of the problem. I had Lyme Disease along with several of it’s co-infections. i thought we would just address physical symptoms, but she found ways to support me emotionally too. IVE NEVER FELT BETTER!
My intestines had been destroyed from years of antibiotics that had been prescribed for me, so my body wasn’t able to absorb any nutrients from the food I was eating. I was literally starving. I am happy to report that all of my symptoms are gone and I’m eating a variety of foods again!
