About Laura Mayo, Licensed Acupuncturist & herbalist

 I was born and raised in Lithuania. The use of herbal remedies for colds, flu, stomach aches, and other common ailments were a part of my daily life. I remember helping my aunt to pick thyme for a cough, rose hips as a remedy to prevent colds during the winter, drinking very bitter wormwood tea when my stomach was upset, and having delightfully tasting raspberry and linden tree flower tea when I had a fever. Acupuncture and herbal medicine came naturally to me and I love practicing it. I treat my family with herbs and acupuncture as the first source of treatment against ailments that come our way.  

I have been practicing acupuncture  and herbal medicine for 14 years, and still get absolutely amazed how powerful and effective acupuncture and herbs can be in addressing very serious health conditions. I received a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM). My studies included an externship treating women with cancer at Quest Center in Portland, Oregon. I also have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and before starting my studies at OCOM, I worked as a research analyst in a consulting company in Northern Virginia. ​