Laurie Powell is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and licensed acupuncturist and founder of Bella Vida Wellness Center. She earned her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin in 2005. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Texas and later completed additional training and licensure as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Laurie specializes in acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, NAET, and integrative approaches to allergies, autoimmune disorders, gut-related health concerns, women’s health, and mental/emotional wellness. Her approach combines compassionate listening, individualized care, and patient education to help patients better understand the connection between the body, mind, lifestyle, and environment. She is currently training for certification in Functional Medicine at The Institute for Functional Medicine and pursuing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science. Laurie is currently licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, and Tennessee.

Before becoming an acupuncturist, she lived and worked throughout Southeast Asia, including Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Her time overseas deepened her interest in Eastern culture and Chinese medicine, eventually leading her to return to the United States to study Chinese medicine in 2000. Today, she is passionate about bridging Eastern and Western perspectives and supporting patients through a whole-person approach to long-term wellness.

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