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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic and nature based medical system that has evolved over several thousand years. TCM has used acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, bodywork, Qi Gong, Tai Qi, and meditation encompassing many elements and modalities to promote wellness. Chinese Medicine works to support balance in both mind, body, and spirit and promote overall well‑being.
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This system of medicine was designed through observation of the natural world, observing and honoring the dynamic elements of nature, seasonal cycles, reflection and contemplation on our place in the universe, and applying those connection points to the human body and experience. As we are made of the same elements of nature and are nature too. From this place, acupuncture and TCM can help us to find our right place back in a state of balance and harmony within ourselves.
Areas of Specialty
Shannon works with a broad spectrum of health concerns and goals. Below are some of the stronger areas of focus in her practice, please click on them to learn more. She also works with digestive health, pain management, headaches, preventative medicine and well being. ​
What to Expect During an Acupuncture Treatment
Shannon spends 60-90 minutes with patients for initial acupuncture treatments. This enables her to get a thorough picture of each person’s health, lifestyle, and goals. As a holistic practitioner Shannon works with the mind, body, spirit.
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Acupuncture works by inserting sterile needles at precise acupuncture points throughout the body. The acupuncture points are located on meridians, or channels of energy. The meridians flow through specific areas of our body promoting general wellness and nourishing the physical body in a myriad of ways. When a blockage occurs in one part of the channel, it impedes the flow of energy in other areas of the body. By restoring the smooth flow of Qi and balancing Yin and Yang within the body, Acupuncture & TCM can help individuals return to their innate equilibrium—supporting resilience, vitality, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and the world around them.
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During acupuncture treatments, patients lie on a comfortable massage table where Shannon will insert sterile needles at precise acupuncture points. She uses a gentle style of acupuncture with very thin gauge needles, palpating most acupuncture points prior to inserting the needles. Patients may occasionally feel a needle being inserted, but overall acupuncture is minimally felt. Acupuncture treatments last roughly 20-30 minutes. Most people find acupuncture to be relaxing and restorative.
Shannon Gyles MSOM, CA
​You can contact Shannon via email at shannongyles@yahoo.com or call or text at
