About Laurie Schneider

Ancient knowledge meets modern technology: rejuvenation and longevity, women's and children's health, infertility, hormones, ADHD/behavior, allergy elimination, autoimmune, acute/chronic pain, post stroke, healthy weight loss, nutrition, custom detoxification

The daughter of an MD and always interested in medicine, Laurie spent a lot of time in her dad’s clinic and hospital. While traveling extensively in Asia for business Laurie fell in to a lasting love affair with Asian culture and Oriental medicine, and ultimately fulfilled her childhood dream. After earning her masters in Oriental medicine she entered advanced studies at an academy and hospitals in Beijing, China under the auspices of the World Health Organization, focusing on women’s health, infertility, and cancer studies (I worked in the hospital in Beijing with a woman who was the number one doctor for fertility there).

For over 20 years she continues her studies in:

• Women's health
• Children's health
• Clinical nutrition
• Allergy testing and elimination
• Emotional release work
• Homeopathy/homotoxicology
• Custom qi gong exercise
• Advanced muscle testing
• Addictions recovery work

She also uses BioEnergetic medicine in her practice, utilizing a Biomeridian and Trinfinity8.

Some of her specialized advanced study and certification includes addictions recovery work with National Acupuncture Detox Association out of Washington, DC; Advanced NAET with Dr. Devi Nambudripod, MD, LAc; Acute and chronic pain with Dr. Richard Tan; Qi Gong with Master Hui Xian Chen; Homotoxicology with Dr. Bruce Shelton, MD, DHM; Clinical Nutrition and Muscle Response Testing.

"Laurie is one of the gentlest, kindest, most healing souls I know – and that’s just her! Then there is her space, which is gloriously peaceful & soothing too. Her attentiveness as a listener, her way of questioning, her love & enthusiasm for both her clients & her work, along with her skill in acupuncture & other therapeutic offerings – all are of the highest. There is considerable healing to be had at her hands, and I do not hesitate to recommend people to her." - Dr Mark Butterfield MD, Santa Barbara Holistic Doctor

Acupuncture

The NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture:

"In 1997 the U.S. National Institutes of Health published a Consensus Statement on the use and effectiveness of acupuncture for a variety of conditions.

Acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention is widely practiced in the United States. The issue (of clinical research) is complicated by inherent difficulties in the use of appropriate controls, such as placebos and sham acupuncture groups. However, promising results have emerged, for example, showing efficacy of acupuncture in adult post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in post-operative dental pain. There are other situations such as addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofacial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma where acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative or be included in a comprehensive management program. Further research is likely to uncover additional areas where acupuncture interventions will be useful."

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of common illnesses including:

• Upper Respiratory Tract
• Acute sinusitis
• Acute rhinitis
• Common Cold and Flu
• Acute tonsillitis
• Respiratory System
• Acute bronchitis
• Bronchial asthma (Most effective in children and uncomplicated conditions.)
• Eye Disorders
• Acute conjunctivitis
• Central Retinitis Myopia (in children)
• Cataracts (without complications)
• Mouth Disorders
• Toothache
• Post Extraction Pain
• Gingivitis
• Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Spasms of esophagus
• Hiccough
• Gastroptosis
• Acute and Chronic Gastritis
• Gastric Hyperacidity
• Chronic Duodenal Ulcer (pain relief)
• Acute Duodenal Ulcer (without complications)
• Acute and Chronic Colitis
• Acute Bacillary Dysentery
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Paralytic Ileus
• Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Headache and Migraine
• Trigeminal Neuralgias
• Facial Palsy (early stage, i.e., within 3-6 months)
• Pareses Following a Stroke
• Peripheral Neuropathies
• Sequelae of Poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e., within 6 months)
• Meniere's Disease
• Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
• Nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting)
• Intercostal Neuralgia
• Cervicobrachial Syndrome
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Sciatica
• Low Back Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Back and Knee Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue
• Sports Injuries and Pains
• Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
• Spotting and Excessive Bleeding
• Amenorrhea (Loss of Menstrual Period)
• Impotence
• Infertility
• Incontinence
• Prostatis
• Mental Emotional Problems
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia

The World Health Organization Interregional Seminar compiled the above list of illnesses that may benefit from acupuncture treatment. The list is only a partial list and is based on clinical experience, and not necessarily on controlled clinical research. The inclusion of specific diseases are not meant to indicate the extent of acupuncture's efficacy in treatment, since all conditions may vary in severity and response.

Sources: 1. NIH, Acupuncture, Nov. 3-5, 1997, Vol. 15, No. 5 2. World Health Organization. Viewpoint on Acupuncture. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 1979.

Custom Detoxification Programs

Detoxification can be a vital part of the path to deep, complete emotional and physical wellness. Testing is done to find the most complete synergistic combination of tools for each individual, as well as food sensitivities that may be undermining wellness. A custom detoxification program may consist of using only whole foods, or only a simple homeopathy program. Or it may include one or more of the following: clinical nutrition, Chinese and/or Western herbs, homeopathy, allergy elimination, emotional release work, simple breathing techniques and custom qi gong exercises to open up the meridians, and to move and build qi.

Testimonials

'My husband and I, both in our late 30's, had tried to conceive for a couple of years with no results. Laurie took time with both of us, putting us on a regular routine with acupuncture and herbs while advising on aspects of our diet and lifestyle. My cycle became more regular and we both experienced better health and a greater sense of well being. Within 6 months I became pregnant, and we have a beautiful little boy. Thank you!'
- CL, Visalia, CA

‘I just want to thank you. I’ve been outside most of the day and have not suffered from any allergies whatever, and am thinking, “thank goodness for her!”. Your work has changed my life! I don’t even know what I would have done. I want you to know that I truly appreciate you and the service you provide.’
- SR, Santa Barbara, CA

‘I am an active 86 year old and have been benefiting from regular acupuncture appointments with Laurie for almost 6 years now… my ongoing 80th birthday present to myself! My fibromyalgia symptoms have been minimized as I keep up my three times per week bridge dates and daily walks, as well as regular trips to see family in New York. I know I can always count on her when I need her. Thank you, Laurie!’
- Leone Murphy, Montecito, CA

‘I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your sessions, and how I still feel the power of them long after I leave the clinic. You are just very masterful with the needles, along with the other modalities we have used. Thank you, and I look forward to working with you in the future.’
- MW, Ojai, CA

 

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