Biography

About Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac. brings decades of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, holistic health, medical astrology, and spiritual development, supporting individuals through periods of personal and planetary transition.

Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Through the Dancing Bear Enlightenment Academy, she trains holistic professionals, coaches, and dedicated seekers in intuitive development and Wu Shen (Five Element Spirit) applications for multidimensional healing. Through the Dancing Bear Healing Center, she supports individuals navigating complex chronic conditions and pain, with an integrative approach that addresses the physical body, emotional patterning, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment.

Beverly Lawrence is also a published author, speaker, workshop leader, spiritual healing facilitator, spiritual counselor, wisdom teacher, and metaphysician. Her training includes Reiki and energy medicine, shamanic practice, and advanced hypnotherapy, including medical hypnotherapy and hypno-anesthesia. She served for over five years as a Professional Teaching Assistant at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now Sonoran University).

In 2021, she founded the Dancing Bear Enlightenment Academy as an online academy devoted to holistic health, spirituality, and metaphysics. She also created the Holistic Transformation podcast, sharing teachings and interviews on medical astrology, spiritual development, nervous system healing, and energy medicine. The Academy hosts the semi-annual Holistic Transformation & Healing Mastery Summit in late March and late September. The Academy is available via mobile app (Apple and Android) and a web version for browser access.

She is the author of Meditation Demystified: A Workbook for Everyone (originally published in 1999; republished in 2019 under the pen name Dancing Bear), along with additional eBooks and published articles on meditation, healing, and spiritual growth.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Metaphysical Sciences – UMS
  • Master’s in Metaphysical Sciences – UMS
  • Master’s in Acupuncture – PIHMA
  • Master’s in Hypnotherapy – PASH
  • B.S. in Metaphysical Sciences – UMS
  • B.S. in Organizational Behavior – USF
  • A.A. in Science – MCC (Life Science Student of the Year & Phi Theta Kappa)
  • A.A. in Computers – SMCC

Mystery Schools & Lineage Study

  • Spiritual Unfoldment Network
  • Egyptian Mystery School (Berkeley, California)
  • Divine Cosmos
  • Brotherhood of the White Temple
  • Studied with Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha (Tao Grandmaster)

Publications

  • Various articles for Psychreg (online magazine)
  • OM for Success – meditation and energetic practices program (written and audio materials)
  • Transcendence Through Meditation: Overcoming 5 Common Barriers to Success – eBooklet
  • Blog contributor for Dr. Carly Bell, NMD
  • Occasional articles in Natural Awakenings
  • Educational and marketing content, research documents, and presentations via ADBO Consulting
  • Meditation Demystified: A Workbook for Everyone – guide to multiple meditation techniques and appropriate use

Speaking Engagements

  • Interviews and talks: “Dr Beverly Speaks” playlist on the Dancing Bear Enlightenment Academy YouTube Channel
  • Portal to Ascension: Speaker Page
  • Global Webinar on Traditional and Integrative Medicine:
    • 16th Annual Talk: “Awakening the Body’s Healing Intelligence: Combining Acupressure with Vibrational and Aromatic Therapies” (November 2025)
    • 17th Annual Talk (March 2026)

Certifications

  • NCCAOM – National Board-Certified Acupuncturist (2010 – present)
  • Certified in Naturopathy – CMA, IPHM, & Center of CPD Excellence
  • Certified in Medical Astrology (Hellenistic / Whole Sign Houses)
  • AWB – Acupuncturists Without Borders certified
  • National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) – Certified in Acudetox
  • Colorpuncture® Certified Practitioner (CCP)
  • Sound Healers Association (SHA1157)
  • Acutonics® Sound Healing Practitioner (multiple levels)
  • CPR & Blood Borne Pathogens Certified
  • Clean Needle Technique – Board Certified
  • American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists – Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (life member)
  • National Board for Hypno and Hypnotic Anesthesiology – Certified Hypno-Anesthesia
  • National League of Medical Hypnotherapists – Certified Medical Hypnotherapist
  • American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH) – Certified Hypnotherapist
  • American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH) – Certified Spiritual Counselor (CSC)
  • TimeLine Therapy® Association – Certified Practitioner
  • American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Certified NLP Practitioner
  • Institute of Integral Handwriting Analysis (IIHS) – Certified Handwriting Consultant
  • Reiki International – Professional Member & Certified Reiki Master
  • Arizona Naturopathic Jurisprudence Board – passed
  • Wilson Learning Social Styles – Certified Instructor
  • Ham Radio License – KI7QNJ
  • CERT – Community Emergency Response Team (FEMA, Mesa)