We believe you are the expert in your health, and it’s our job to help bring it back online if it’s not where you want it to be.
We are here to work with you to help you meet your goals. We bring a plethora of deep knowledge from this amazing Medicine that is Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, exercises, cupping, gua sha, and physical manipulations.
Stephanie Haney, L.Ac.
Stephanie Haney L.Ac., has provided healthcare based on the traditions of Chinese medicine since 2013. A recent transplant to Chico, Stephanie treats pain and sports injuries, supports reproductive and hormonal health, chronic conditions and emotional well-being.
Since earning her Master of Science at The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Stephanie has continued her studies in sports medicine with Whitfield Reaves, prenatal massage with Carole Osborne, and fertility care with Jane Lyttleton. Stephanie brings over two decades of experience in reproductive health services and advocacy. She has been a health educator for Planned Parenthood, birth doula for San Francisco General Hospital, and board member for The Women’s Community Clinic in San Francisco. After spending many years in the bay area Stephanie is excited to join the Chico community - outside of clinic you’ll find her hanging with her puppy, throwing pots on the wheel, or on her way to a hike.
Olivia Peters-Lazaro, L.Ac.
Olivia Peters-Lazaro has been a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in California since 2009.
She started Chico Community Acupuncture in 2010.
She attended Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, earning a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. After her third year at Five Branches, Olivia traveled to Hangzhou, China to study at Zhejiang University, getting in contact with the roots of acupuncture. There, she observed Traditional Chinese Medicine is used in hospitals as a regular form of treatment for basically any kind of ailment or dysfunction.
Olivia has pursued specialized training in treating pregnant women as well as children. She apprenticed with Raven Lang (midwife and acupuncturist), a leading expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine Obstetrics and pediatrics in the United States. She also interned at Nurture Acupuncture, a bay area clinic that exclusively treats women and men for fertility health.
Olivia grew up in Chico. After being gone for many years, she returned to start Chico Community Acupuncture in 2010. She absolutely loves her hometown and living in the beautiful Sacramento Valley.
Sarah Morris, Reception
Sarah has been heading the desk here since 2019. She will help you get scheduled, and all other things “front end.” Born and raised in Chico, she loves walking her dogs and being with her family at home.
Board of Directors
Chico Community Acupuncture is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our board of directors consists of the following members.
Olivia Peters-Lazaro, L.Ac. President
Alli Betts,
Orien Nelson, Secretary
Scott Dakof, Treasurer
Dr. Deborah McMenemy, L.Ac., Board Member