Dr. Laura Flowers, DACM, LAc
For 15 years, Laura Flowers has been helping a diversity of people, of all ages. Her treatments use an approach that is both individualized and integrative and her relationship with patients is collaborative. Listening is the most important piece of this collaboration.
When there is a sense of depletion or disconnection, treatment needs to reflect that complexity and allow a balance of reserve and flow to return. Patients are then able to unlock their highest potential for health and wellness.
After nine years of running a successful practice in NYC, she relocated to California. She currently practices in North, County, San Diego. Laura specializes in using Chinese herbal medicine to treat dermatological conditions and is a member of the International TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Dermatology Association.
For two decades, Laura was a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher in NYC. She taught dance at various colleges and institutions in New York. She combines this knowledge of body alignment and muscle function, from these years as a professional dancer, with her education in Eastern Asian healing modalities to help patients lead more easy, balanced lives.
For the last ten years, Laura has taught and supervised students at Pacific College of Health and Science on both the New York City and San Diego campuses while serving as a Department Chair while in New York.
Education:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance from Adelphi University
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
- Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, now known as Pacific College of Health and Science
- Board Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Licensed to practice acupuncture in California
Post Graduate studies include:
- Two-year advanced training in Chinese Medical Dermatology with Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji. Laura is listed on the International Register of Chinese Medicine Dermatology.
- Two-year Graduate Mentorship Program with Sharon Weizenbaum
- Study with Suzanne Robidoux, in the Feng-Shi Lun Jing Fang Herbal Medicine lineage
- Two-year clinical training in Japanese Kampo medicine with Nigel Dawes
- Certified by Virginia Sandlin in the Sandlin Technique
- Certified by Virginia Doran in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
- Three-year course in Medical Qigong and travel to China to further her practice of Qigong and meditation. Her teachers include Masters Yuanming Zhang and Fukui Yang
- Study of ancient medical classics, and Confucian, Buddhist and Daoist philosophical writings, which deepen her understanding of the roots of East Asian medicine and inform her work with patients.
Kaeli Spence, LMT
Kaeli, originally rooted in Montana and shaped by the influence of compassionate healers, took their first steps into the world of integrative medicine in 2022 by attending the Mind Body Institute in Nashville, TN. Most recently, Kaeli has expanded their studies to include Reiki and Five Element Energy Healing through Sacred Transformations.
With a background in the western medical system, Kaeli brings a strong foundation in therapeutic techniques for those rehabbing injuries and dysfunctions. They also draw from eastern wisdom, focusing on deep relaxation and energy work. Kaeli’s sessions intuitively blend relaxation and deep tissue techniques, integrating neuromuscular therapy, stretching, and myofascial release.
They believe that cultivating greater awareness of the mind-body connection through the lens of bodywork can ripple well-being beyond the individual—impacting entire communities.
Katherine Pavlik, CMT
Katherine is a certified massage therapist and Reiki practitioner, originally from rural New Hampshire. She focuses on therapeutic massage and energy work to relieve stress, improve range of motion, decrease pain, and remove obstacles to promote the body’s own healing ability. She believes in healing from a mind, body, and spirit perspective, using techniques such as deep tissue/fascial release, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, stretching and traction, cupping, gua sha, and Reiki energy work.
Katherine is deeply passionate about empowering clients to look at injuries or pain as opportunities to get to know their bodies on a deeper level. Her previous career as an engineer in high stress environments showed her firsthand through injuries how stress can affect the body. The practitioners that supported her had a profound impact on her life, leading her to move across the country to attend the massage therapy program at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego. Her mission is to support others by providing a safe space to heal and grow. In her free time, she likes to be outside, enjoying the beach!
Jewel Gallagher
This year Jewel celebrates 20 years in the field of esthetics. Her background includes working in high-end resorts, managing esthetics in wellness spas, and collaborating with dermatologists. With four years of specialized education in whole-body anti-aging, Jewel’s expertise distinguishes her, earning her the title of Master Holistic Aesthetician.
Unlike many holistic estheticians who simply favor organic skincare, Jewel’s choices are informed by her two-year diploma as a Holistic Health Practitioner in Herbal Science, influencing everything from the techniques she uses in the treatment room to the recommendations she shares with clients.
Jewel is deeply committed to helping her clients address their skin concerns holistically and achieve their anti-aging goals in a balanced way. As a result, she has been dedicated to continuing her education and expanding her expertise throughout her career. Her passion lies in the work she does and the peace it brings to her clients.
Since completing her schooling in 2010, she has continued to expand her skills. Her study of spiritual connection, guided by several teachers, has enabled her to connect with clients on a deeper energetic level.
Outside of her career in holistic wellness, Jewel enjoys spending time with family and friends in nature, enjoying scenic views, hiking, watching her nieces play sports, reading, or relaxing at the beach. Like many of her clients, we believe you’ll find her services to be more than just a facial—they’re an entire experience.