Welcome Lu Teixeira to Applepuncture

LICENSURE AND EDUCATION:
Born in Brazil, Luciana (Lu) is a dedicated acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental medicine nationally certified by NCCAOM. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and Israel, where she graduated from the Tmurot College of Oriental Medicine and lived for 13 years. Luciana is fluent in English, Portuguese, Hebrew and proficient in Spanish.
BACKGROUND
My experience as an immigrant from the turbulent age of 21, took me into an internal search for the true meaning of adaptability and fueled a passion for understanding the human mind & body and its relation to the environment it inhabits.
That search, combined with my own health journey and an incredibly impactful encounter with acupuncture took me into years of studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and its different treatment methods and techniques from acupuncture to Oriental bodywork, cupping, moxibustion, guasha, herbal medicine, nutrition and more.
I left behind a career in early childhood education, but took my nurturing, patience and empathy skills with me into my new path as a care provider in Oriental Medicine. After graduating from the Tmurot College of Oriental Medicine, I held a private practice in Tel Aviv for 5 years before immigrating to the US at the end of 2023.
PHILOSOPHY
I believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine is first and foremost kind. It knows no judgement for it accepts the individual and fosters their own self acceptance. It is also wise because it empowers one to know and care for oneself. And finally it is incredibly efficient because it stimulates our own intrinsic human ability to adapt. Every person and every health journey is one of a kind, but acceptance, kindness, wisdom and adaptation are four powerful pillars that can guide any human through the more challenging times of life. As an Acupuncturist I also carry these pillars as a mission and apply them constantly in my own practice, so I can care for my patients to the best of my ability.
To me, Traditional Chinese Medicine and its ancient wisdom has the power to heal contemporary problems and enrich contemporary lives by promoting the body’s self-healing abilities, fostering acceptance, embracing the self and encouraging the connection of body, mind & spirit.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Gynecology (menstrual cycle imbalances, reproductive health, menopause) Prenatal and Postpartum care, Acute and Chronic Pain (musculoskeletal, migraines/headaches), Stress and Anxiety management, Sleep disorders and Digestive issues.