Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncturist in Santa Cruz
Lela C. Carney has dedicated over four decades to integrating acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and trauma-informed practices to support holistic health. Since obtaining her license in 1983 and establishing her practice in Santa Cruz in 1986, she has combined Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and functional medicine to address chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, and developmental trauma. Her approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, drawing on neuroscience and somatic therapies to help clients reclaim self-regulation and resilience.With personal experience managing Hashimotos thyroiditis, she specializes in addressing the physiological impacts of stress and trauma. Her work extends to community education, attachment repair, and empowering individuals through self-care practices rooted in both Eastern and Western traditions.
Services
Acupuncture
Somatic Experiencing
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Trauma Support
Autoimmune Condition Management
Developmental Trauma Therapy
Functional Medicine Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in acupuncture and trauma-informed care.
- Our practice integrates Somatic Experiencing and functional medicine for chronic illness.
- We specialize in addressing autoimmune conditions linked to developmental trauma.
- Our approach combines Eastern medicine with neuroscience-based somatic therapies.
- We prioritize personalized care tailored to individual physiological and emotional needs.
What people say
Holistic expertise
Personalized care
Trauma-informed support
Effective chronic illness management
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate energy flow, addressing pain, stress, and chronic conditions. It integrates with functional medicine to treat autoimmune disorders and hormonal imbalances. Patients benefit from personalized sessions targeting physiological and emotional well-being.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing resolves trauma by regulating the nervous system, reducing symptoms like anxiety and chronic pain. It employs body awareness techniques to release stored stress and restore resilience through guided, incremental healing.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
MBSR combines meditation and yoga to manage stress, chronic illness, and emotional challenges. Evidence-based practices improve immune function and mental clarity, fostering self-awareness and adaptive responses to life's difficulties.
People
Lela C Carney, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Lela C. Carney has practiced acupuncture since 1983, specializing in trauma and autoimmune conditions. She integrates mindfulness and somatic therapies, drawing on personal and professional expertise to support holistic healing.
Questions
What services does Lela C. Carney offer?
Lela offers acupuncture, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and functional medicine for trauma, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness.
How does trauma affect physical health?
Trauma disrupts nervous system regulation, contributing to chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and digestive issues. Somatic therapies help restore balance.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing is a body-awareness therapy developed by Peter Levine to resolve trauma by regulating the nervous system.
Do you accept insurance?
Check directly with Lela C. Carney's office for insurance details and payment options.
How can I prepare for my first visit?
Download and complete patient forms from her website before your appointment to streamline the process.
