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Not at all. Many patients know what they are experiencing but are unsure whether acupuncture, orthopedic acupuncture, functional medicine, or another form of support is the best place to begin.

Your first visit is designed to help clarify that. Shannon will take time to understand your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, and goals before recommending an approach. Depending on your needs, care may focus on one treatment or combine several tools over time.

You do not need to diagnose yourself or arrive with a treatment plan. Simply begin by sharing what has been bothering you and what you hope to improve.

Your first visit begins with an in-depth conversation about your current concerns, health history, daily routines, and goals. Shannon will look beyond the immediate symptom to understand the broader patterns that may be affecting how you feel and function.

Your care may incorporate techniques such as cupping, orthopedic acupuncture, herbal support, or recommendations for further functional medicine testing.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of the recommended approach and what the next steps may look like. Because every person responds differently, your care plan will be personalized rather than based on a predetermined protocol.

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin and feel very different from the needles used for injections or blood draws. Many patients feel little to no discomfort when the needles are placed.

You may notice a brief pinch or sensations such as warmth, heaviness, pressure, tingling, or a dull ache around an acupuncture point. These sensations are generally temporary, and many patients find the treatment deeply relaxing once the needles are in place.

Shannon will explain what to expect, check in throughout the treatment, and adjust the approach based on your comfort level. Please let her know if you are nervous about needles or have had an uncomfortable experience in the past.

The number and frequency of treatments depend on what you are addressing, how long it has been present, its severity, and how your body responds.

A recent injury or straightforward concern may require a relatively short course of care. Chronic pain, recurring symptoms, or more complex health concerns may benefit from a longer and more gradual approach. Some patients also choose periodic maintenance care to support stress management, mobility, recovery, or general wellness. Your treatment plan can be adjusted as your symptoms and goals change over time.

In many cases, yes! Shannon works with a wide range of concerns, including pain and injuries, stress, migraines, digestive issues, fatigue, sleep concerns, hormonal imbalances, and more complex or persistent symptoms.

However, treatment is not based on the name of a condition alone. Two people with the same diagnosis may have different contributing factors and may benefit from different approaches. Shannon will consider your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, goals, and any care you are already receiving before determining whether her services are appropriate.

You are welcome to contact the practice before booking to briefly describe what you are experiencing. Shannon can help you decide whether an initial visit makes sense or whether another provider may be a better starting point.

Acupuncture may help some people manage arthritis-related pain, stiffness, and limitations in movement. Research is most supportive for osteoarthritis, particularly osteoarthritis of the knee, although results and individual responses vary.

Treatment does not reverse joint degeneration or replace medical care for inflammatory or autoimmune forms of arthritis. Instead, acupuncture may be used as one part of a broader plan to reduce discomfort, support mobility, and make daily activity more manageable.

Shannon will consider the type of arthritis, the joints involved, your symptoms, and any treatment you are already receiving before recommending care. Patients with rheumatoid or other inflammatory arthritis should continue working with the medical provider managing the underlying condition.

Acupuncture may help reduce the frequency or intensity of migraines and certain recurring headaches for some people. Treatment may also address related concerns such as neck and shoulder tension, stress, disrupted sleep, or other patterns that can contribute to how frequently headaches occur.

Because headaches have many possible causes, Shannon will begin by learning about their timing, location, triggers, associated symptoms, and any diagnosis or treatment you have already received.

Acupuncture should not replace evaluation for new, severe, or changing headaches. Sudden or unusual headache symptoms should be assessed promptly by an appropriate medical provider.