To schedule an acupuncture session, call our appointment line – 865-888-5342.
Rebekah Knause, L.Ac., LMT, RYT
Rebekah is the co-owner of Balanced You. 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.
To schedule your acupuncture appointment with Rebekah, call the appointment line: (865) 888-5342.
Shannon Menestrina, L.Ac., DACM, RYT
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. 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.”
To schedule an acupuncture session with Shannon, call our appointment line – 865-888-5342.
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.
To schedule an acupuncture session with Monica, call our appointment line – 865-888-5342.
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