About Brian Lau, AP, DOM, C. SMA


Brian Lau, owns and practices at the Ideal Balance Center for Sports Medicine Acupuncture in Tampa, FL. Brian integrates a wide range of Eastern and Western medical principles together to achieve the greatest results for the patient. He specializes in treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injuries, but also treats a wide range of other illnesses, including digestive problems, neurological disease, chronic fatigue, among other diseases.


Brian Lau brings an extraordinary level of experience and expertise to your treatment


Brian has a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds advanced certification in both CORE™ Structural Integration and Sports Medicine Acupuncture®. In addition to directing Ideal Balance, Brian teaches nationally with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture® Certification Program. He is also a longtime practitioner and instructor of taiji (tai chi) and qigong with over two decades of experience. He teaches regular classes locally and online, including currently at the Dragon Rises College Bradenton campus, and has taught seminars throughout the United States.

Brian Lau has collectively over 16 years of study in manual therapies, movement therapies and acupuncture, and has studied extensively with top educators in a broad range of modalities.