Dr. Laura (Lali) Formaggia PhD.HN, B.Ed. ( Arg), Dipl TCM, R. Ac, RNCP, RLT, was born in Argentina where she had graduated from “The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo” ( National Unvinversity of Cuyo), with a Bachelors Degree in Education. In Canada, she graduated from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson, B.C. where she completed her diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (1999-2003). She is a registered Acupuncturist by CTCMA B.C.
After her studies in Oriental Medicine, Laura completed her internship in Cuba at The “Clinica de Medicina Alternativa” (Clinic of Alternative Medicine) in the province of Matanzas, where Oriental and conventional medicine diagnosis, and treatment are used together. After practicing these therapy modalities, she developed an interest in the treatment of acute and chronic pain management and sports injuries, using injection techniques aligned to TCM paradigms, and Laser Techniques. She has added post-graduate studies in the subject of Acupoint Injection Therapy and Techniques, and completed numerous advanced courses with NATI (Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injections). She is a member and (TA) Teaching Assistant of the Society for Acupoint Injection in B.C.
She is also a Registered Laser Therapist specializing in Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT). Laura uses this therapy to address musculoskeletal pain, swelling and inflammation, allowing remodeling and healing of tissues. As well, LILT is utilized to activate connective tissue cells, stimulating skin cell regeneration in esthetic applications such as wrinkles and scarring.
Laura has always had a strong interest in, and dedication to natural sciences and believes in the body’s ability to restore balance and health naturally. This led her to obtain a PhD. in Holistic Nutrition. She has completed courses in Homeopathy from the British Institute of Homeopathy.
She is a Registered RNCP, Registered Nutritional Certified Practitioner and member of IONC:International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, member of AHANAOA.: Hispano-American Association of alternative and orthomolecular nutrition, and anti-aging. Laura is a certified instructor for Physiological Nutrition ( Alimentacion Fisiologica) and member of the International Association of Instructors of Physiological Nutrition
Her foundational training in Oriental medicine, and holistic nutrition has allowed for diagnostic and therapeutic insight when choosing the best approaches for patient care in her practice.
Her general practice follows her interest in taking care of acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, nutrition and dietary guidelines for optimal health and anti-aging, food and environmental allergies and sensitivities that link to: asthma, arthritis, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Dermatitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Celiac Disease, Chron’s, IBS and other auto-immune disorders.
