Dr Laurence Katsaras

How much experience does Dr Laurence Katsaras have?

Laurence Katsaras is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and qualified Naturopath with over 22 years of experience in integrative health. He has been with TLC since 2025 and holds a Master of Acupuncture from RMIT (2022), graduating with Distinction and receiving the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence. He also holds a Diploma in Classical Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Naturopathy.

Laurence has also completed specialised training in Applied Channel Theory, a palpation-based style of acupuncture that supports precise, personalised treatment tailored to each patient’s unique presentation.

After completing his Naturopathy studies in 2003, Laurence has worked extensively as a clinician, researcher, and educator. He is a renowned speaker in Naturopathic and Functional Medicine and has delivered over 450 seminars to healthcare practitioners across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Areas of special interest

Laurence has a strong interest in supporting patients with mood and stress-related conditions such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, burnout, and insomnia. He is particularly passionate about helping people understand that these experiences often stem from real, functional and structural changes in the nervous system — which are sometimes overlooked in conventional care. He finds it deeply rewarding to see how a holistic approach can create lasting change and help shift even long-standing patterns.

Laurence also has a special interest in complex and chronic conditions, particularly in cases where patients haven’t achieved lasting improvements with other treatments. With many years of experience, he has a deep understanding of the underlying drivers of disease and how they interact across different systems in the body. His integrative approach draws on Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, functional medicine, and an informed understanding of conventional healthcare — including the use of pathology and diagnostic testing — to uncover root causes and tailor treatment to each individual.

Laurence offers practical, results-focused care that incorporates traditional wisdom with evidence-based medicine to produce lasting results in any health condition.

Specific areas of interest include:

• Mood and stress-related disorders such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, burnout, stress, insomnia
• Digestive disorders
• Pain and injury management , and musculoskeletal conditions
• Chronic, complex health conditions

Why is Laurence an acupuncturist

Laurence was first introduced to acupuncture at the age of 11 and was immediately fascinated by the philosophy of Chinese medicine and its ability to support the body. This early curiosity sparked a lifelong passion for health and a deep appreciation for the way therapies like acupuncture and naturopathy can not only improve wellbeing but help us reach our full potential. Chinese medicine has long shaped the way he understands the body, mind, and health, and acupuncture became a natural extension of this path. He also values its ability to offer acute therapeutic benefits and complement his naturopathic treatments.

Since childhood, Laurence has trained in martial arts, which later led him to dedicate himself to full-time study of Chinese internal health practices such as Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and meditation. This deeper exploration of the traditional Chinese health system has enriched both his personal practice and the way he supports his patients.

Today, Laurence lives and breathes the principles of Chinese medicine and is passionate about sharing the knowledge that both Eastern and Western modalities offer to empower people with a clearer understanding of their health – helping patients recognise their body’s patterns and equipping them with practical tools to support long-term wellbeing.

When is Laurence Katsaras available?

Laurence is currently in our Brisbane City office on Mondays

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