Valerie DeLaune, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist and certified neuromuscular therapist, with a Master’s degree in acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington. She holds professional certificates from the Heartwood Institute and the Brenneke School of Massage.
She practiced as a massage therapist from 1989 to 2004, and has provided Traditional Chinese Medicine health care services since 1997. She specializes in treatment of pain-related conditions, Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, though she treats many other conditions as a general practitioner.
Valerie is the author of eleven books on trigger point self-help techniques, and writes feature articles for physical therapy and other magazines. She teaches continuing education classes for massage therapists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, and self-help classes for the public.
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Years In Practice35
Primary Specialty
Acupuncturist
GenderFemale
EducationValerie DeLaune, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist and certified neuromuscular therapist, with a Master’s degree in acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington. She holds professional certificates from the Heartwood Institute and the Brenneke School of Massage.
AffiliationsNational Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists, International Myopain Society, The Authors Guild, Professional Speakers Guild.