As a holistic practitioner I am dedicated to helping people be their best selves in all aspects of life. My clients are exceptional people who are invested in taking charge of their own physical, mental, emotional and personal transformations.
With more than 30 years of experience and 5,000 hours of professional training, I offer a wide range of services to support these processes, supporting individuals, families and businesses to shift attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors and re-imagine life.
See details below to learn more about my formal credentials.
Sincerely yours,
Lauren Paap, L.Ac., MAOM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, AOBTA®-CP, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)®, CH
Integrative Therapies Clinics and Learning Centers
317 North Main Street, Natick, MA 01760
335 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Professional Vocational Training Program:
Acupressure Therapy Institute
www.AcupressureTherapyInstitute.com
Professional and Postgraduate Classes:
Eastern Medicinal Therapies Education Center
www.EasternMedicinalTherapies.com
"Life is a matter of perspective. When we face our fears we often find ourselves liberated and empowered by the very thoughts that previously held us captive." - Lauren Paap
Inspired Thought LLC, Integrative Therapies Clinics and Learning Centers, Practitioner (2008–present)
Supporting individuals, groups and families be their best selves in all areas of life – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
National Provider Identifier #1851926117 NCCAOM #115595 MA Board of Medicine License #284100
Eastern Medicinal Therapies Education Center, Founding Director (2016 – present)
Professional programs designed for practitioners and students of East Asian Medicine to advance our individual and collective
learning. Public programs open to curious minds. NCCAOM Provider #166720 NCBTMB Provider #1535
For more information, visit: www.EasternMedicinalTherapies.com
Horizons for Homeless Children, Greater Boston Playspace Programs Director (2003-2010)
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children and their families.
Women’s Lunch Place, Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator (1999-2003)
Non-profit day shelter for poor and homeless women.
Towards Independent Living and Learning, Program Coordinator (1998-1999)
Non-profit organization serving persons with developmental disabilities.
Boston Community Services, Program Director (1994-1997)
Non-profit organization serving adults living with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Private Tutor (1990-2000)
Enhanced the lives of adults living with developmental disabilities.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Arts and Crafts Director and SAFE Instructor (1989-1990)
Inspiring and enabling all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Education: Formal Training Programs
Center for Integrative Hypnosis, Integrative Hypnotist (2021)
Center for Integrative Hypnosis, Integrative Life Coach (2021)
Reiki Healing Connection, Reiki Master and Teacher (2020)
National Guild of Hypnotists, HypnoSomatic Acupuncture (2020)
New England School of Acupuncture, Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (2019)
Zen Shiatsu Chicago, Postgraduate Clinical Shiatsu Studies (2015)
Acupressure Therapy Institute, Acupressure Shiatsu (2008)
Framingham State University, BA, Psychology (1994)
Professional Certifications
National Guild of Hypnotists (2020-present)
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (2012–present)
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia® (2006–present)
Professional Associations
American Society of Acupuncturists (2015-present)
Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts (2015-present)
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia® (2008-present)
National Guild of Hypnotists (2020-present)
Society for Integrative Oncology (2019-2000)
Professional Activities
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia®, President (2015-2019)
Asian Bodywork Therapists (ABT) Education Network, Coordinator (2014-2016)
Parkland Management Advisory Committee, Vice President and Public Safety Chair (2002-2005)
Rosie’s Place, Board of Directors, Education and Justice Committee (2002-2005)
Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, Volunteer Caseworker for Juvenile Diversion Program (1989-1990)
Honors/Awards
AOBTA®, Lifetime Membership Award 2021
AOBTA®, Legislative All-State Super Star Award 2021
AOBTA®, Community Building & Outreach Award 2021
Victory Programs, Manny Jefferson Gratitude Award 2006
City of Boston, Mayor’s Community Service Award 2002
