Introducing

Dr Pauline Torrey-Magret, DACM, LAc, Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, is a dynamic, well-versed clinician with three decades of experience. Pauline earned a degree in Specialized Somatic Psychology and Holistic Health at the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing in San Diego, CA. She studied comparative religion and more extensively Eastern philosophies, which led her to pursue her spiritual practice in Southeast Asia in the 90’s, where she resided and developed her meditation practice. Her independent studies took her to Europe, where she became certified in Functional Medicine and learned the benefits of detoxifying the metabolism and restoring equilibrium to each vital organ by providing the right nutrients for its proper function. She continued her studies at the Life Energy Institute in Los Angeles, where she was certified in Polarity Therapy and focused her work on trauma recovery. While residing in the US and in France, Pauline has worked with individuals from all around the world. She holds a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Dongguk University in Los Angeles, a Buddhist School of Medicine, and her Doctorate from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. Through her investment in various human somatic education, Pauline has a remarkable understanding of how life shapes us. She is actively continuing her research as a Doctor in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, specializing in Integrative neuro-psycho-immunology. Dr Torrey-Magret holds certification in Psychedelic-Assisted-Therapy and MAPS from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, and is an avid advocate of harm reduction and integration. Last but not least, Pauline is a passionate apprentice at Animas Valley Institute in Colorado, where she is pursuing her learning and developmental journey among the finest eco psychologists of our time. 

She facilitates the Community Mindful Circle in The Way of the Council at Vita Art Center in Ventura, CA. She offers Soul Medicine Counseling through embodied awareness, deep listening, the art of mirroring, expressive movement, and integrative somatic resourcing.