Dr. Laura Chan

04/21/2026

Join me for my drop in Qi Gong class this Wednesday night April 22nd in Nashua! No experience necessary - all are welcome!

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Join me the last Wednesday evening of every month for a 75 minute Qi Gong practice session. $20 / person per drop in class. Our next class is: *Wednesday April 22nd at 6:00 PM (Note: this is NOT the Last Wednesday in April) It does not matter if you are new or experienced. Come try it out or refr

04/15/2026

I wrote an article about Men's energetic health that was published by Naturopathic Doctor News & Review! Energetic health is one of my favorite topics and it's the foundation of acupuncture, Qi Gong and, well, life! I'll be diving more deeply into the topic of men's energetic health in my upcoming Men's Qi Gong and empowerment series starting in May!

04/11/2026

Introducing my Men's Qi Gong and Empowerment series! Limited spaces available for this pilot series starting in May... I will be gathering simple before and after assessments to gauge the overall impact of these simple and powerful practices. Please share and / or claim your spot if this speaks to you!
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THE EMPOWERED MAN. with Dr. Laura Chan ND, LAc Master Your Energy. Lead Your Life. 6 Classes: Qi Gong & Energy Management Series for Men Many men are contending with stress, distraction, and depleted energy. This series is designed to change that. Through Qi Gong (an interna

03/27/2026

Spring Health Tips!

Tis the season for seeing green start to appear and the days are feeling longer. Finally! It's been a long winter... It's also a season that can feel tough on our bodies and this is for a few reasons...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring is the season when the liver becomes most active.

The liver is considered the General or all the other organs and it's also the main detoxifier of the body. Because of this, the liver energetically helps manage many of the emotions that we carry in all the meridians. It has a lot of work to do come spring! Not only does it have to clean up the heavier foods we consumed all winter, but it also helps to clean up unprocessed emotions - stress, anger, frustration, grief, sadness, etc...

If it has a lot of work to do and if it isn't supported well this can present symptoms of: irritability, joint pain, sleep disturbance, feeling tired, "boggy or sludgy" feeling, getting a "seasonal cold" (immune system cleaning up the system), or even digestive symptoms like reflux or bloating. So many people presented with GERD this week! Most of this can be improved with a little gentle liver and lymph / detox support. Here are a few suggestions:

1) Start to eat some lighter foods, but it's not tome for cold, raw salads yet. Think curried cauliflower soup (I like this recipe, but I leave out the sugar: https://foodandtools.com/2014/10/21/dr-weils-curried-cauliflower-soup-vegan-recipe/). I also make Kitchari and eat mostly that for a few days this time of year (https://realandvibrant.com/healing-ayurvedic-kitchari/ ) I use Egyptian red lentils instead of moong dal as they are easier to find
Also, try to leave at least a 12 hour intermittent fasting window overnight. This really helps your body start to clean house.

2) Get the lymph moving! Sauna or sweat if you can. And, if you're up for it, when in the shower, turn the water to very warm for a minute, and then cold for 20 seconds spraying at the chest / thymus. Alternate 3 times.

3) Drink some liver supportive teas like dandelion root, milk thistle, and ginger. I like to add nettle this time of year too.

4) Consider acupuncture! It's really helping people this time of year. Reach out if you'd like to get in

5) Castor oil packs over the liver! One of my favorite at home self-care hacks.

What else do you like to do to support yourself this time of year?

03/25/2026

Excited to have my article shared by NDNR!

Here’s the link!
https://ndnr.com/the-fertility-factor-no-one-talks-about-mens-energetic-health/

While male fertility is usually framed around s***m quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health.

The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health by

Read the full article in the December edition of the NDNR Journal of Applied Natural Medicine.

03/21/2026

Happy Equinox!

The equinox is a moment of perfect balance—when day and night stand as equals.

It can be a powerful time and invitation as we enter into Spring.
The equinox asks us to pause, recalibrate, and gently realign. It is a threshold—a chance to release what feels out of balance and to root more deeply into what nourishes our body, heart, and spirit.

For me, I feel the natural urge to clean up .... my home, my diet, etc. Today I'm feeling a call to shift a bit from the heavy foods I crave during winter. I'm both craving and resisting my plan for a gentle spring cleanse. And thats how it goes... the push / pull. Wish me luck! (and maybe avoid me for the first couple days I avoid caffeine, lol).

What shifts are you feeling?

02/17/2026

Happy lunar new year!

02/14/2026

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02/13/2026

On this eve of Valentine's Day, I want to share one of my favorite ways to love yourself: energetic hygiene. This is part of what we do in Qi Gong and also a big part of what I talk about in my "How to be a High Functioning Empath" class.. perhaps you've seen me share about both of those topics in past posts.
Today, here is a FREE class I made about how to energetically (and lovingly) practice energetic hygiene to clean up past and / or current relationships... A gift to yourself (and the other person or people)!
This doesn't just pertain to intimate relationships, but also familial or friend connections. Based on my own experiences with Qi Gong, acupuncture, energetic medicine, and seeing and hearing the needs of my patients, I thought this topic could be relevant for many.
It is a beautiful act of self-love to clear your energy and stand in your own sovereignty. I hope you enjoy!

This course explains why you might be stuck on a past relationship (intimate, friend or familial bond) and what to do about it!

02/06/2026

Today, I made a treatment plan for one of my male patients with an arrhythmia and neuropathy.... we did acupuncture, and then I suggested some nutrients for circulation and neuropathy. And then I gave him a copy of Wild Geese by Mary Oliver. He paused and read it... "Why Poetry?" He asked. "Because it opens the heart." I said. My acupuncture mentor would read me poetry when my life was out of rhythm.
"I could use some heart opening." He acknowledged.
"You're not alone" I reassured him. And then we talked about how men have been taught to be so stoic...to separate their hearts and their power... To not feel.
And that's why I recommend poetry. To open the heart. To feel.
It's a start...
Stay tuned for my "Qi Gong for Healthy Masculinity" Class...To reconnect the heart and power centers of the body. It's in the works. Poetry is not part of the class, but always encouraged nonetheless 😉

02/06/2026

When you patient says "thank you" by taking an interest in your financial literacy. If you can't find me for a while it's because I'm reading, lol.
I'm often reminded that our relationship to money plays directly into out health. However, we don't always take steps to address it as a direct player in our wellness. Like many people, I have plenty of room for growth in this area. What about you? How have finances played into your health and wellness, for better or worse?