Joanna Shell - Acupuncturist and Herbalist
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I am a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. I received my Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a four year graduate program that includes an extensive clinical internship. I received my Bachelor of Arts from UC Santa Barbara, where I first encountered Chinese Medicine. |
As a Patient:
As my patient, you will learn how to create a healthy balance in your body and in your life through the use of acupuncture, herbs, and nutritional counseling. You will learn what you can do to help yourself in your daily life, in addition to your treatments. You will also find weekly blogs on this website that highlight different aspects of Chinese Medicine and its uses. With this holistic approach, we will discover and treat the root of health issues as well as the symptoms.
How did I get interested in acupuncture?
Everyone asks me why I became an acupuncturist. So, here it goes: I became interested in Chinese Medicine after years of pain that resulted from a car accident. I turned to acupuncture only after trying medication, physical therapy, chiropractic, an epidural block, and was considering surgery. I doubted that acupuncture would help, but felt helpless and desperate. After only two months, I was able to exercise and was medicine free! I was stunned. I never thought it would work, but it did then and has continued to work for me as a patient and as a practitioner!
Upon learning more about Chinese Medicine, I found that it was useful for so much more than pain. From mental issues to indigestion, Chinese Medicine is a noninvasive and effective treatment that harmonizes the body and the mind, creating optimal health. It never ceases to amaze me!
