Laura Drago LAc, MSOM

Laura is a gorgeous person with an incredible gift for healing. Her emotional support and acupuncture treatment, as well as recommended Chinese herbs, helped me through an incredibly difficult period in my life. She is a fountain of knowledge and insight and more than happy to give recommendations and referrals for other practitioners, be it a chiropractor, massage therapist or even psychotherapist. (Honestly, if you don’t think she’s the pratitioner for you or if you need something closer to home, I wouldn’t hesitate to ask for a referral for another acupuncturist. She’s that kind of person.)
As for my personal treatment, I don’t know that I could have lifted myself from that emotionally and physically challenging moment of my life without her. Not only did her excellent acupuncture treatment help my multiple symptoms subside, she encouraged me to seek the help I needed to get to the root of my issues. Plus, Laura is just really effing cool. I can’t say enough good things about her. I am forever indebted to this brilliant woman.

Hello! For those of you out there who are seeking an Acupuncturist, and do not have a direct referral from a friend or doctor, LAURA DRAGO is one-​of-​a-​kind incredible. She treats the body and mind on many levels — and gives individualized and personalized care at every visit.
I have been a patient of many practitioners around LA, and Laura is absolutely a rare gem. I initially sought her out to treat the pain in my leg due to a ligament tear. When I finally found her, I was exhausted in my search after two years of pain, conflicting points of view from Specialists, and minuscule relief … what I found in Laura was so much more than I could have asked for.
Laura has a gift, she is an innate healer and makes you feel so comfortable in her presence. Just stepping into her office is a giant escape from the day-​to-​day. Like most people, I have a lot of responsibilities that take me away from any focused sense of self care. Life can tug hard at ones peace of mind and wreck havoc on the body. Laura is helping me keep a commitment to myself; I am beyond grateful to have her in my life. I could go on and on … Thank you amazing Laura and Nice Needles!!!
Warmly, Rachel

Laura’s the best. For the last few months Laura has been treating me for back pain and helping my foot recover from surgery. Her treatments have been an enormous help in areas far beyond those things which initially brought me to her.
She has a great manner and she’s not at all the new age-​mystic type. She’s more of an ex jock turned healer. I recommend her completely.

Laura is an amazing healer. Acupuncture and herbs etc. are her tools but her energy, compassion and intuition are her true gifts. And that makes her one of a kind. I am so very grateful she is a part of my care team.

Laura Drago is a life saver. Earlier this year, my business was failing, I was in crushing debt and a long relationship was coming to an end. I was the most depressed I’ve ever been in my life. My stomach was in constant pain and I was completely unable to motivate myself to work, which is terrible when you have a failing business. A friend referred me to Laura for acupuncture. As is almost always the case with alternative medicine, I was open minded but skeptical. How was acupuncture going to help me with depression?
Over the course of several visits I found every one of my symptoms melting away. My stomach issues started to subside. My depression not only began to die down because of the treatment, but also because Laura takes such a consultative approach to her practice and just talking through these issues helped. For some, maybe it will be a deterrent, but during one session I found myself relaxing in the dark and suddenly crying uncontrollably. After I was done, I left feeling better than I had in weeks. The acupuncture provided a release that my body so badly needed.
Not only did Laura help to resolve some of the most obvious and overwhelming symptoms of my issues, but also funny things I never would have thought to ask about. I had been having a nervous tick in my left eye, which Laura immediately identified as having to do with my digestive system. A few needles in, and the tick I had been dealing with for over a year was completely gone.
Laura is amazing. If you are dealing with just about anything at all, I suggest talking to her to see what acupuncture can do. Laura is a needle in the haystack! ;)

I went to see Laura for Plantar Fasciitis and a heel spur. I was sick of going to the podiatrist and did not want anymore cortisone injections. Laura completely healed my foot and other health issues as well. She really takes her time to discuss with you and also educate you on different things. I felt very comfortable with her. She did not oversell me once I was healed either, after ten sessions she said I could just see her every 3 – 4 months or as needed for a tune-​up.

My wife wanted me to try acupuncture to address my migraines and I was encouraged by all the positive reviews. The first session got off to a bit of a weird start as I was asked very very personal questions and had an opportunity to ask questions in return. I found the science behind the art flaky at best, but she could tell several things about me from pure observation so I was wiling to give it a try.
We did two sessions that went ok, but then on the third — she simultaneously criticized my neurologist (a USC doctor) for the way she was treating me, and basically said that if I don’t learn how to de-​stress, take time for myself, and get on a schedule — that this is not going to help me.
Not only did she just describe the definition of what would make migraines ok in an ideal but rather unrealistic world, but she also effectively said that what she’s doing won’t help without that. This makes me believe that acupuncture is not worth it’s salt or really helpful in any way shape or form. Essentially, be completely stress free, come in once a week, meditate with some needles in you, and presto! She’ll let acupuncture take the credit for your cure. Plus, it’s not like I’m a pure workaholic, I work a normal job like everybody else and have normal life stresses.
But, even if my fellow Unilocalers or people who love acupuncture who disagree and have good results, of which I’m happy for you all, I find Laura adversarial and not helping her trade by being that way. I’m a very mellow person and I almost got into very heated argument with her. When I pushed back, she pushed back unapologetically and almost adversarially.
Plus, while I expect alternative medicine providers (I’m an avid fan of chiropractic care) to say that what MD’s choose to do to treat conditions is unwarranted and excessive, she did it in such a way that was wrong, and essentially called me crazy for following my neurologists advice.
Bottom line, if you really do feel that acupuncture is helpful, of which I am doubtful of, I think another practitioner might be a better choice.

I owe a lot of where my life is at presently to this beautiful woman, she may not even realize the deep impact she has had on my life. While in the pit of some of my worst illness, over tea and needles, in the living room of Laura’s Santa Monica apartment (she was still in school at the time) we discussed my inability to swallow… this was after nearly a month of not being able to eat or drink… and Laura explained to me what plum pit xi syndrome is, it’s emotional core and then suggested I look at basic dietary irritants. What took my doctors years and many tests later, and after the fact, to discover Laura addressed practically by looking and me and my life in an all encompassing way. This was what led to me becoming gluten free, eventually being able to eat and drink again and beginning my slow road to recovery. Thank you Laura L. Drago may 2014 bless you and bring you joy!

Laura is amazing!!! She is so positive and an amazing healer. She helped me through some tough times and I noticed my body healing — both physically and mentally. I completely noticed my body regulate my hormones and my mental state calm. I highly recommend her.

Changed my life!
Laura has not only helped me understand health issues — which 3 western docs had not been able to properly diagnose — she has helped me move forward with a health plan that works for me and my lifestyle. Did not believe that a few needles could change my lift and how wrong i was.
Besides being a totally chill person, she really is an amazing healer who focuses on the entire body, mind, and soul connection — finding a path for healing. Some folks are only interested in a one pill treatments to heal everything — not me and Laura has really provided an avenue for me to reconnect with my body.
Sure you can go to her once and feel great, but totally recommend planning on giving in to her gift and doing multiple treatments. Have never felt better since seeing her regularly now for over three months. She is now a part of my entire wellness plan moving forward.
BTW I am not one who buys into the whole eastern med nameste BS and she is not trying to sell that fake hocus pocus so many LA pep love to preach. She is totally legit and down to earth. She truly saved me from going down the rabbit hole of bad health.

I had been suffering from shoulder pain for several months, but when it finally became so unbearable that I couldn’t sleep for 2 weeks I tried acupuncture with Laura. After only one session with her the pain diminished significantly and I was able to sleep again.
The thing I love most about Laura is her compassion, understanding and her ability to really listen to and hear what you are saying. I also love how she looks at the underlying cause of what is going on rather than just treating the symptoms. She creates a space where you feel completely supported & safe to share anything.
Although I thought I was going to her for shoulder issues, I realized Laura’s treatments heal your whole body. I LOVE Laura and am grateful beyond words that she has come into my life.

AMAZING!
I have these transformative experiences on Laura’s table that stick with me — she treated me for stress on a Fri and on Sat afternoon I felt so deeply relaxed still — a deep change had happened on multiple levels.
She seems to have a 6^th sense (an intuitive knowing) which coupled with her vast technical knowledge, excellent listening skills and gentle touch make for an amazing experience.
She’s helped me with so many issues: low back pain, hormonal and menstrual issues, digestion, stagnation of blood and fluids and most importantly (but I was unaware until she showed me) how I hold on to stress in my body.
Something truly wonderful about the experience is that she educates as she treats — I always get to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of why she’s treating or diagnosing the way she is.
She made me a custom Chinese herb blend that I love — I NEVER thought I’d ever say that about Chinese herbs — but I love the way they taste and am so pleased with the changes I feel slowly happening in my body.
I have to agree with the other reviewer — thank you universe, Laura is a gift that I can’t imagine my life without.

I was an acupuncture virgin until going to Laura… and she exceeded my expectations! Laura is amazing and she really knows her stuff. She has a wonderful personality and energy that makes you want to go back.
I dont get acupuncture often but when I do I will be going back to Laura!

Laura is truly a gifted practitioner. I started seeing her in July for chronic headaches/​migraines and an unstable sacrum and I can’t believe how much she has helped me since. My sacrum is so much more stable and thus my headaches are way less frequent and less intense. Not to mention all the other issues that she cleared up like chronic neck and shoulder pain, nausea, anxiety, gallbladder attacks… and more. I have seen innumerable doctors and practitioners over the years and none have helped me as much as Laura. Additionally, she is compassionate, supportive and dedicated, just a lovely person. Need I say more?

Laura is amazing. I had a medical issue (I know it’s gross so i hesitate to share but I often would only have a bowel movement once a week) that bothered me for 7 years and I saw every kind of specialist and Western doctor for it, but nothing improved. I was told to eat more fiber. Like I hadn’t thought of that.
Then I found Laura. She fixed the issue entirely in two weeks. Incredible but true. It’s since been 8 months and my body is still fixed! I go to the bathroom every day and not because I’m taking a laxative or anything like that, she just reregulated my system. I recommend her to all of my friends for a whole range of issues: anxiety, PMS, skin irritations, acne, inflammation, neck pain from a car accident, etc etc. And on top of all of that, she genuinely cares about you. She is such a great person. I can’t recommend her enough! Please please go see her, even for something that you’re not sure acupuncture can fix. I’m continually surprised by what she can cure.

Laura is a caring and compassionate practitioner. She takes time to understand both immediate concerns and underlying issues before determining a treatment plan and makes an extra effort to ensure clients are comfortable and relaxed during treatments. I’ve been seeing Laura for many months while recovering from cancer treatment, and she has provided needed physical and emotional support through this difficult time — her care and treatments have been essential to my healing process.

Let me start off by saying that I’ve always despised needles. I cry every time I have to get a shot or have blood drawn at the doctor. It’s really embarrassing! Well, Laura exposed me to a whole new world of loving needles. They make everything better, from back pain, to anxiety, to hormonal problems. You name it and acupuncture can probably treat it.
Laura is an extremely good listener and has a fascinating way of understanding and explaining what your body is trying to tell you. Why take meds and live with uncomfortable side-​effects when you can just address the root problem? It’s kind of a no-​brainer for me now that I’ve tried this.
Seriously, get acupuncture from Laura. You won’t regret it.
Oh yeah, and it doesn’t hurt at all. It’s actually quite the opposite. You can relax, unwind and let your body balance out. Those needles are like magic.

Fantastic experience.
Laura has a great vibe. She’s normal. She delivers her service and knowledge in a straight forward way. She gives it to you straight with no mysticism or embroidery. That was very refreshing. When I see acupuncturists, I don’t want to have to buy into the lifestyle of the practitioner. I want to go there for a service and I want it to be hassle-​free. It was.
I have a foot issue that flares-​up from time to time and she was able to provide some additional comfort through the techniques she applied to me today. So happy about that.
Overall, she is informative, gentle and relaxed.
Don’t half step. Come here… especially if you are on the computer all day and if you have stress you’d like to ditch.