Dr. Shannon Smith

I support people who are navigating hormonal shifts, mental health challenges, trauma, grief, insomnia, stress, burnout, digestive issues, and anyone who’s ever been told “it’s just in your head”. I see you! 

I work with folks through life transitions, caregivers, support workers, neurodivergent individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Whether you’re dealing with hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, anxiety, or gut-brain wellness, I’m here to help you reconnect with your body and your healing story! 

Your sessions with me are a space to breathe, reset, and reconnect. They aren’t limited to one concern; we look at the whole picture of your health, because everything is connected (the song knew what it was talking about!).

I offer acupuncture on its own, but often combine it with traditional Chinese herbal medicine to build a more complete treatment plan and optimize results. 

I always encourage people to mention anything they’ve noticed, even if it feels small or unrelated. Those little details often help the most when it comes to understanding patterns in the body and figuring out what treatment will actually support your wellbeing. 

During our treatments, I’ll walk you through what I’m doing and what to expect. Your consent, comfort, and safety matters here, and you can ask to pause, stop, or adjust any aspect of our treatment at any time. This time is yours to slow down, feel supported, and let your system settle a bit.

• The connection between trauma and how it manifests in the body
• Misconceptions and hacks surrounding hormonal health
• Advocating for yourself and honoring your body
• The benefits of acupuncture and its intricacies
• And cats!!

Cooking and baking, yoga, flower pressing, collecting vintage toys (esp. Troll Dolls and Barbies!), travelling in Asia, board games and tending to my plants.

• Affirming Ways People Self-Identify (2SLGBTQIA+)
• Trauma/PTSD & Recovery in the Context of Chinese Medicine
• Chinese Dietary Therapy
• I Ching Pulse Diagnosis
• Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture