At Acupuncture of Powell, we work with you to develop a treatment plan unique to your health concerns. Whether you've you had acupuncture in the past, have tried everything else without success, or you desire the wellness maintenance acupuncture provides, we welcome you.

Karta also known as Ibolya E. Laar, completed The Master of Science in Acupuncture (MS-Ac) program at New York’s Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), the biggest acupuncture college in the USA. In this program where East meets West, Karta studied the clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in our modern world. She is well trained in the practical application of cupping, gua sha (a scraping technique), moxibustion (heat therapy), the use of electric stimulation (e-stim) and the Chinese body work Tui Na. In addition, Karta is a recent graduate of massage therapy from PCOM as well. Upon completion of this hands-on program she refined her sensitivity to the muscles and joints of the human body enhancing her therapeutic touch.
In her private acupuncture practice Karta teaches her patients pain management and successfully treats shoulder pain, back pain, knee pain, sprains or strains and post-surgery pain including joint replacements. She also treats any type of emotional disturbances such as, anxiety, nervous disorders or the inability to sleep. She promotes and supports fruitful fertility, alleviates painful menstruation, and eliminates PMS symptoms like irritability, anger, cramps, headaches or bloating. In addition she balances the digestive system by relieving constipation, acid reflux, bloating, nausea or gas, and has great results in the management and prevention of allergic reactions such as runny nose, burning eyes, itching, sneezing and/or skin rashes such eczema or acne. Her specialty is assessing and successfully implementing lasting lifestyle modifications that will suite your specific needs.
Last but not least, Karta through the practice of Kundalini Yoga for the past 15 years has been able to consolidate inner virtues such as patience, personal integrity, self-esteem, and compassion for the soul purpose of promoting a healthy happy life. The practice of this self-cultivating discipline is the distinguishing factor of her healing arts. After a good days work she enjoys long conversations with her daughter, who is currently a student in Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, about the mysticism of Chinese Medicine and spirituality.

I am dedicated to helping you be as active as you wish and live a pain-free life, whether the pain is emotional or physical. Whether you suffer from an acute or chronic condition or injury, I can work with you to lessen pain and speed healing.
I can work with you to bring your life back into balance through psychotherapy and/or acupuncture. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy you can learn to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors which leads to the vicious cycle of negative emotions or dysfunctional relationships. Acupuncture can help alleviate stress, improve mood, sleep and physical ailments without medications or work as an adjunctive treatment to your prescribed medications.



Think of it as your opportunity to form a partnership for better health. The more you take part in your healing process, the more successful it will be



One practitioner integrating two modalities towards wellness.

South Baylo University (SBU) clinics are dedicated on providing the highest quality of clinical education to the interns. SBU interns are trained to conduct standardized procedures, identify medical emergency situations, and develop treatment protocols for patients. Interns are educated to explain major concepts and theories of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM). Interns will perform, along with the guidance of a supervisor, AOM diagnostic methods, formulate, implement, monitor, and adapt acupuncture treatment plans.

SBU's goal is to train primary care practitioners in the field of AOM who will demonstrate competencies in patient care and comply with ethical, legal, safety guidelines, and communicate effectively in diverse and multicultural settings.

We offer services to help our clients look and feel their best.

Escape the chaos, de-stress with couples acupuncture or recuperate your achy back with a therapeutic massage or any other deluxe service. Our quaint facilities are a welcome time-out from the constant stresses of life. Improve your physical and emotional well being and indulge in one of our services.