Lauren Breau, Acupuncturist & Herbalist

I am a Lewiston-native, Bowdoin-alum, and founder of L/A Community Acupuncture who stubbornly refuses to write my bio in 3rd person.

In 2009, I received a four-year Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.  (For those of you wondering, there is an active movement to remove “oriental” from the name - there are more accurate, less crusty options.)

I’m a lifelong learner with an inexhaustible interest in medicine, plants, and poetry. Traditional Chinese Medicine is where I found the intersection of these interests.

Over the past ten years of practice, I’ve given more than 50,000 acupuncture treatments and I’ve prescribed countless herbal formulas. My diagnostic/treatment skillset has been greatly enhanced by treating patients in the community setting. Because I’ve had the opportunity to treat such a wide variety of people, there’s little I haven’t seen, and little I haven’t learned how to help.

Providing affordable care and raising awareness of the benefits of acupuncture and plant medicine gives me a sense of purpose and keeps me connected to my community. Not a day goes by without feeling grateful that my vocation became my profession.

I believe the practice of (good) medicine includes acknowledging inequities, fighting for health justice, and increasing access to care. 

I’m honored to be back in my home town, poking away, sharing this simple but elegant, noninvasive but effective medicine with the people of Maine.

L/A Community Acupuncture Board members:

Anne Brown, MD, FACP - Dr. Brown has an impressive history of bringing good medicine to the people of Lewiston/Auburn. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Physician Specialists (ABPS). She was fellowship trained at Andrew Weil MD’s Integrative Medicine program through the University of Arizona. Dr. Brown was awarded a Fellowship through the American College of Physicians (ACP), reflecting her ongoing efforts to deliver high-quality healthcare. ACP Fellows are recognized by their peers for excellence in medical practice, teaching, and research. She also has a thriving private practice in integrative medicine with focus on Mind Body Medicine. 

Amanda Comeau - Born and raised in Lewiston, Amanda has 15 years of experience in social work, including 5 years as program supervisor at Saint Andre Home. Amanda currently serves as Assistant Director at NFI North’s Intermission Program. Amanda’s list of impressive descriptors include all-around handywoman, mom of 5(!), refined debater, and great dancer.

Daniel Katz, PT, MSOM, LAc  - Modern renaissance man. Busy dad and husband. Founder and co-owner (with wife, Sasha Rose, N.D., LAc) of Wildwood Health Center in Falmouth, Maine. An all-around great dude, as well as an extraordinary practitioner and herbalist.

Shaad Masood, R.N. -  Nurse and Unit Based Educator at Central Maine Medical Center as well as the Interim President of Raise-Op Housing Cooperative. Defining traits include his killer smile, ability to fix most things that break, and gigantic heart. A dedicated dad, partner, and activist. Occasional comedian and artisanal tinfoil hat-maker.