Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine 

Lauren Mathews L.Ac., M.Ac., Dipl.Ac. 

Lauren founded The Element Center for Integrative Health in June 2007 after building a successful solo acupuncture practice in Denver.  Her desire was, and still is, to bring together many of the best holistic medical professionals under one roof in order to provide comprehensive care for her patients.  This dream is manifesting daily and The Element Center grows and expands with many of the area's greatest healers! Lauren believes in co-managing by referring to other practitioners when it will benefit the patient.  Although she knows Acupuncture and Herbal medicine to be very powerful tools for healing, sometimes other modalities can be a helpful compliment. Our patients love being able to visit all of their favorite practitioners at one time, as well as feeling safe in the level of care they will receive at the Element Center.

Lauren Mathews is fully Licensed and Credentialed to practice acupuncture in the state of Colorado. She has both a Colorado State License and a U.S. National Certification in Acupuncture.

She holds a Master's Degree (approx. 3000 hours of training) in Acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (TAI Sophia) in Maryland and is National Board Certified in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Lauren graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Psychology.

Lauren also has completed training in Zero Balancing, a form of structural and energetic bodywork which she integrates into her acupuncture treatments especially with patients who are afraid of needles.

Lauren's Unique Approach

Using principles from different traditions of Chinese Medicine (Five Element, 8 principle, and TCM) we have developed a unique style which has proven very effective. We believe in diagnosis and treatment for the individual patient rather than approaching everyone in the same manner. What this means is that you will receive treatments tailored exclusively for you. In addition, no two treatments you receive will be exactly alike.

Aside from needles and herbs, we use many different techniques including cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and a form of bodywork called Zero Balancing to form a comprehensive treatment.

Gentle technique and comforting bedside manner are two qualities that our patients frequently comment on. I believe that acupuncture works best when you feel comfortable and know that you are in capable hands.

You will find that at The Element, we take the time to really get to know you and address your concerns.