Lauren Mendez, L.Ac., CFNP is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Functional Nutrition Professional based in Boulder, Colorado. With nearly a decade of clinical experience in orthopedic acupuncture and a background in holistic and functional nutrition, Lauren has spent years helping clients navigate the overwhelming landscape of dietary trends while working to resolve chronic health concerns, achieve a healthy weight, and return to feeling their best.

Her approach bridges the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern circadian biology and functional nutrition, addressing the root causes of chronic illness, hormonal imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, and poor sleep. Lauren believes that food, light, and biological rhythm are the foundation of optimal health and that true healing begins when we stop fighting our biology and start living in alignment with it. Driven by an ongoing commitment to root-cause healing, Lauren is currently pursuing advanced studies in Functional Medicine to deepen the clinical foundation of her nutrition work.

Licenses, Certificates & Continuing Education

Masters of Science, TCM - Five Branches University

Colorado State Licensed Acupuncturist - ACU.0002700

California State Board Licensed Acupuncturist - AC17766

Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Functional Nutrition Professional Certification - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certification - Bauman College

Neuropuncture ™ Certification - Dr. Michael Corradino, L.Ac., DNA, DAOM

Advanced Training in Orthopedic Acupuncture - Various Seminars and Teachers

California Massage Therapy Council - Certified Massage Therapist

CranioSacral Level 1 Certification - Upledger Institute