Lifelong student. Passionate healer.
Meet LaVoie Acupuncture
Dr. Derek K. LaVoie is a licensed Veterinarian and Acupuncturist who has dedicated his life to the healing path. A graduate of UC Davis, he’s spent nearly three decades working with horses in practice and competition.
In 2013, he became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Chinese bodywork through Chi University. By 2025, he earned a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University including clinical training at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam.
At LaVoie Acupuncture, we believe traditional Chinese medicine doesn’t need to be reinvented.
It just needs to be practiced well.
About our Logo.
“LaVoie” means “the path.” In Chinese, its the Dao (道)—the natural way to health and balance. The Tai Ji (yin-yang) reflects harmony between opposites. Our mountain-inspired logo represents a path upward—to full vitality, balance, and purpose.
Our Philosophy
Chinese medicine has thrived for thousands of years—unchanged because it works. We honor and uphold these ancient traditions because they don’t need reinvention. In fact, their relevance has only grown in today’s imbalanced world. We believe true medicine doesn’t chase trends—it returns to the source.
We rely on the classical texts—like the Nei Jing and Shang Han Lun—to guide care rooted in millennia of wisdom. This medicine isn't just old—it's timeless. And in a world that often feels chaotic, we believe its grounded approach is more relevant than ever.
