Restoring Balance
Through
Integrative Care
Supporting the body as a connected, self-regulating system through a fusion of ancient wisdom and modern somatic practice.
Our Integrative Approach
Our integrative care approach combines the Alexander Technique, Craniosacral Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Sound Therapy to support the body as a connected, self-regulating system. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, this approach focuses on improving nervous system balance, movement efficiency, circulation, and overall physiological regulation.
The Alexander Technique addresses posture and movement habits, reducing unnecessary tension and improving coordination in daily life. Craniosacral Therapy gently calms the nervous system, releases deep-held restrictions, and supports stress recovery. Traditional Chinese Medicine helps restore internal balance, support pain relief, and promote healthy organ and nervous system function. Sound Therapy further enhances relaxation and emotional regulation through soothing vibration and frequency.
Together, these therapies work synergistically to reduce stress, improve physical comfort, enhance body awareness, and support long-term well-being. Treatments are individualized and designed to help the body shift out of chronic tension or stress and into a state where healing, resilience, and optimal function can occur naturally.
The Four Pillars of Healing
An interdisciplinary blend of therapies designed for total well-being.
Alexander Technique
Addresses posture and movement habits, reducing unnecessary tension and improving coordination in daily life.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gently calms the nervous system, releases deep-held restrictions, and supports stress recovery.
TCM & Acupuncture
Restores internal balance, supports pain relief, and promotes healthy organ and nervous system function.
Sound Therapy
Enhances relaxation and emotional regulation through soothing vibration and frequency.
Dr. Karen Lau
DAc, DMA, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac.
Dr. Karen Lau is a distinguished clinician, scholar, educator, and performing artist specializing in cello, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), integrative health care, and somatic education. She is board certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) and is a state-licensed acupuncturist with advanced clinical and academic training in both China and the United States.
Dr. Lau holds a Doctoral degree in Acupuncture, with a clinical focus encompassing integrative cancer care, nervous system regulation, reproductive health, pain management, and comprehensive wellness. Her advanced training in Chinese herbal medicine was conducted under the mentorship of Professor Yi Pan, a distinguished educator and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a professor at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. This specialized training has contributed to her sophisticated understanding of classical herbal theory, clinical formulation, and the integration of traditional therapeutic principles with contemporary health-care approaches.
In addition to her expertise in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Dr. Lau is an internationally certified instructor of the Alexander Technique, a discipline emphasizing functional movement, postural coordination, body awareness, and neuromuscular re-education. She integrates these principles into her clinical and educational practice, developing a multidisciplinary approach that bridges traditional medicine, movement science, somatic awareness, and functional rehabilitation.
Dr. Lau also holds a Doctoral degree in Cello Performance, reflecting her extensive scholarly and artistic training, as well as her longstanding commitment to precision, embodied awareness, and excellence in performance. Since 2013, she has taught string-related courses at Frostburg State University, contributing to the university's music education. Her teaching encompasses her extensive expertise in string performance, pedagogy, musicianship, and the relationship between musical performance and embodied awareness.
Her unique interdisciplinary background in medicine, movement education, and music informs a highly integrative clinical and pedagogical philosophy—one that recognizes the dynamic relationships among the nervous system, movement, perception, emotional well-being, and overall health. Her experience as both a clinician and university educator enables her to bring together scientific inquiry, traditional healing systems, somatic awareness, and artistic practice in innovative ways.
Through the synthesis of music, TCM, somatic education, and neuromuscular re-education, Dr. Lau brings a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective to contemporary integrative health care and higher education. Her work is grounded in rigorous professional training, scholarly inquiry, artistic excellence, and a commitment to individualized, whole-person care.
Begin Your Journey to Wellness
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lau to discuss your needs and discover how our integrative approach can help you thrive.