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Dr. Stephanie Shipwash
Owner, Licensed Acupuncturist
MAOM, DACM
I grew up in a small town in North Carolina. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University. Shortly after, I joined the United States Air Force. While serving, I volunteered to become a National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) certified victim advocate for survivors of interpersonal based violence, specifically related for those who served in the military, but also for those in the local community. While I served in the military, I began my Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri, and graduated shortly after finishing my enlistment. I then taught Criminal Justice at a Tusculum University in East Tennessee. It was here that I was introduced to Chinese Medicine via the local Veteran’s Hospital. I learned that Chinese Medicine treats the person and gets to the root of the problem. Every person is treated individually, vs. a one-size-fits-all approach. I also learned that through Chinese Medicine, people can heal from their trauma because it can manifest in the body physically (knee pain, indigestion, etc.). I fell in love with this medicine and decided to attend Chinese Medical School. After four years of intensive schooling, I graduated with my Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Chinese Medicine. This medicine is truly special, and I look forward to sharing that with as many people as possible.
What People Are Saying
“Dr. Shipwash is just as gentle as she is effective. As someone who is a little squeamish about being needled, I really appreciated how Dr. Shipwash communicated with me throughout treatment, which allowed me to not only sink in but actually fall asleep on the table. She is a wealth of knowledge about acupuncture, supplements, lifestyle changes and makes you feel at home with her nourishing touch and calm demeanor. I look forward to our weekly sessions, and can't imagine where I would be in my health journey if not for her work. ”
— WP
“I've had several acupuncture sessions with Dr. Stephanie, addressing a range of issues. She is knowledgeable and takes a thoughtful approach to each treatment. What I appreciate most is how patient she is and how she takes the time to explain everything. Definitely recommend her!”
— YT
“Since seeing Dr. Shipwash, I've seen major improvements with my range of motion, decreased shoulder pain, and improved mobility. Each treatment is well developed to focus on my needs and has allowed me to get back to a more physical lifestyle, doing the things I have missed. I leave our treatment sessions better than I came and I love the cupping; I've even grown to enjoy the gua sha especially as it has helped lessen a lot of the tension in my neck, back and shoulders. I would and do highly recommend Dr. Shipwash for anyone seeking treatment for a multitude of health concerns.”
— KC
“When I first met Dr. Shipwash, I immediately knew I was in good hands. She's a very keen listener, very knowledgeable surrounding individual treatment, and made the environment super comfortable for getting treatment!
On top of being a great acupuncturist, she's a very personable person who genuinely cares for her patients! I highly recommend getting treatment from her.”
— MM
“After having spent days doing my best to self manage a pretty terrible sinus infection coupled with bouts of insomnia and anxiety attacks, I accepted I wasn't making any progress on my own. Within 40 mins of time spent under Dr. Stephanie's care I was breathing through my nose for the first time in days, my anxiety levels were down tremendously and I finally slept through the night!
The amount of empathetic listening, understanding, support and ease I feel when under Dr. Stephanie's care is profound and deeply comforting. I always feel relaxed, safe and seen. If you're looking for an incredibly kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable practitioner who practices painless needling, soothing massage, grounding presence, etc look no farther! I couldn't love my experiences under her care more”
— MF
“ I look forward to every procedure Dr. Shipwash recommends. She is extremely knowledgeable, has patience with me and explains what she is doing as she performs her miracles. Five Stars”
— MH
“I tried microneedling at Balanced Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic and I'm beyond excited to continue with the nanoneedling sessions until it's time for another microneedle session. I have uneven skin tones on parts of my face and tried the microneedling to see improvements with the discoloration. Dr. Stephanie explained each step of what she was doing, which put me at ease. She gave me a list of serums to choose from and provided me with more serum after the treatment to continue applying to my face that day as needed. The pen slightly tickled on my forehead and nose, but I barely felt the rest. I would recommend microneedling, this clinic and Dr. Shipwash if you're looking to see results and have amazing service and care. Thanks Dr. Stephanie.”
— KC
