Rebekah Knause, L.Ac., LMT, RYT
Rebekah Knause, L.Ac., LMT, RYT is the owner of Balanced You Clinic. Rebekah was born and raised in West TN and has been in Knoxville since 2001.
She is a licensed Acupuncturist with the state of TN and holds diplomate status with the NCCAOM. Rebekah graduated from the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine in Sugar Grove, NC in July of 2018. Rebekah has been a practicing massage therapist for the past 16 years as well as during her years studying at Jung Tao.
Rebekah’s goal, along with her staff of therapists, is to provide a holistic way to teach and facilitate balance within themselves and continue to promote that balance to the community of Knoxville.
Shannon Menestrina, L.Ac., DACM, RYT
Dr. Shannon Menestrina L. Ac., DACM, RYT 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. She obtained a Masters 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 utilizes acupuncture, cupping therapy, gua sha, tui na massage, herbal medicine, food therapy, and qi gong 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 injuries and 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.”
Monica MacCarroll, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., M.S.
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.), Master’s of Science (M.S.)
Monica MacCarroll is a licensed practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. She is nationally certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology.
Originally from Mt. Clemens, MI, Monica first moved south to get her M.S. in entomology from Clemson University. During that time she had her first exposure to Chinese Medicine when it saved her dog, Muttley. After continuing to work in environmental science for another 10 years, she was eventually able to study Classical Chinese Medicine at Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC, under Jeffrey Yuen, and received her master’s degree in Classical Chinese Medicine in 2016. Her training included acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, nutritional therapy, Tui Na (Chinese medical massage), Qi Gong, and the therapeutic use of essential oils. She is also a reiki practitioner and with patient permission performs reiki with her acupuncture treatments. Since her graduation in May, 2016, Monica has gained even more experience treating a variety of conditions as a general practitioner supporting patients in overall health and stress relief. She is also trained in cosmetic acupuncture.
Monica loves playing outside in any fashion whenever possible, loves her fur kids, and enjoys being physical whether it be through Crossfit, hiking/backpacking, paddle boarding, biking… even yardwork and house projects.
Mark Drake, L. Ac.
Mark is a licensed acupuncturist who received his Masters Diploma from the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Boone, North Carolina. He has been practicing acupuncture for two years.
Lydia Moneyhun, LMT
Lydia Moneyhun, LMT, graduated from Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage. She has extended her education by attending classes in Gua Sha (Scraping Therapy) and Cupping, Thai Massage, as well as yoga teacher training. She is consistently learning and training with more experienced therapists, focusing on several different techniques and modalities. Lydia’s main goal is to educate each individual client in different skills to maintain the success found in massage, on their own.
Tristen Sellers, LMT
Tristen, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Holy Fire Reiki Master Teacher, and Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hours), is committed to helping others and contributing positively to her community. Tristen will begin offering massage services and one-on-one yoga classes at Balanced You Clinic in September, 2024.
Gwen Cupples, MHt, SE
Gwen Cupples, MHt, SE, is a Master Hypnotherapist, Life Purpose Coach, Intuitive Counselor, acclaimed spiritual teacher, trans-channel intuitive guide, masterf
ul catalyst and energy mover whose special gift is to activate the highest vibration and free the authentic Spirit in everyone she meets. She releases people from the restriction and fear of the ego and guides them through the portals to joy, wholeness, and personal empowerment in every area of their life. She has served as a personal Intuitive adviser to CEO’s, musicians, song writers, spiritual leaders, doctors and shaman.
Angela Howard, Founder and CEO of WildHeart Expressive has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a master’s in international business and finance. She was an executive at Coca-Cola, certified Financial Planner, professional dancer, and choreographer. She is a somatic movement therapist and has had a holistic healing practice, including the aerial arts, for over 25 years. She is a motivational speaker and has led a diversity of transformational workshops. She has been a published writer, and a host on her own TV, radio and podcast shows. The environmentalist in her perseveres to protect her beloved Tennessee River. Her first book “Issues In Your Tissues” was published in October 2024. Knoxville, Tennessee is her home with Rick and her two adorable Havanese, Gypsy and Frank.