Lauren Messelbeck MS, LAc, Owner

Lauren is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of Life Point Acupuncture. A Costa Mesa native with deep roots in Orange County, Lauren started Life Point in 2018 to provide patient centered care that addresses the body and the mind. Lauren prides herself on serving local families with presence, compassion, and wholeheartedness.

With over 10 years of experience in integrative healthcare, Lauren has worked along side physicians, physical therapists, nurse navigators and other allied healthcare professionals to establish successful treatment strategies. Lauren is experienced in treating infertility, IVF patients, orthopedic and sports injuries, Ehler Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), mental health disorders, and providing supportive care for oncology patients through treatment and into survivorship.

After graduating at the top of her class with a Masters in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health Sciences in San Diego, Lauren practiced at Open Mind Modalities, part of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Under the guidance of co-founders Ruth McCarty and pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. William Louden, Lauren provided Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments for critically ill patients and their families, some of whom she still sees today.

Outside of the clinic, Lauren has been honored to speak at The Hoag Annual Cancer Survivorship Symposium and the cancer survivor groups at The Cancer Center at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is passionate about providing resources and tools to improve the quality of life for cancer patients in her community. She serves on the Parent Fundraising Organization to raise funds for her daughters’ public school. She also volunteers time to teach P.E. to both of their classes weekly. She lives in Costa Mesa with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs.