Shannon is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She completed a dual Master’s and Doctorate program from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC, earning both a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) and a Clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM).

Acupuncture is a system of medicine that can address a wide range of conditions. Shannon enjoys treating all conditions in addition to having a sub-specialty in gynecology and reproductive health. She integrates acupuncture, cupping therapy, gua sha, tui na massage, herbal medicine, and food therapy to create an individualized treatment plan for each patient. 

Shannon grew up in Knoxville, TN. Her first exposure to acupuncture was through equine acupuncture. She then began to explore the medicine for personal health concerns, and the undeniable benefits led her to pursue a graduate degree in Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.

Shannon says, “This medicine changed my life, and it is an honor to be able to offer it back home to the Knoxville community.”