Introduction
Cindy (Cynthia) Laprocina has been helping people improve their health and wellbeing with acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in Santa Cruz, Saratoga, and Portland, Oregon since 2004. She moved back to the Monterey Bay in 2019 and opened this practice in 2021. Cindy works with chiropractors, physical therapists, osteopathic and naturopathic doctors, and medical doctors to integrate medical care for the highest good of the patient. She has expertise treating patients injured in auto accidents, as part of their healthcare team.
Education and Training
Cindy received the degree of Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) from the prestigious Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA (2004) followed by externship at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. This month-long immersion experience in Chinese medicine and culture provided valuable insights and appreciation of the wisdom of Eastern lifestyle practices. Prior to this, Cindy earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Movement Studies from San Francisco State University, with emphasis in athletic training and exercise physiology. Her successful 20+ year personal fitness training career began after assisting orthopedic physical therapists in Bay Area clinics for several years. This experience led to her specialty of therapeutic exercise. Now Cindy integrates natural movement with therapeutic exercise and qigong into her practice.
Certifications
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), board certified in Acupuncture
California Acupuncture Board, Licensed Acupuncturist
Five Branches University, Integrative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
International Institute of Medical Qigong and Five Branches University, Medical Qi Gong Practitioner
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Health Coach
Cindy's acupuncture methods include Master Tung, Richard Tan Balance Method, Master Nagano Japanese style, and Dr. Shi Xuemin’s acupuncture for stroke and neurological disorders.
Cindy is especially interested in working with veterans and military personnel, so please do not hesitate to refer someone you think could benefit from holistic healthcare outside the VA system.