Spirit Point Medicine — Holistic medicine practitioner in Portland, OR
Address1910 SE 11th Ave suite 200 OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-208-6327
Websitespiritpointmedicine.com
Shannon Conrad is a classically trained Five-Element Acupuncturist with master's degrees from Tai Sophia Institute and Columbia University. She has been in practice since 2007.
Best for
- Individuals seeking pain relief
- Those recovering from trauma
- Clients needing support with mood and sleep
| Key services | Acupuncture, Gua sha, Infrared therapy, Herbal medicine |
| Tags | acupuncture, five element acupuncture, chinese medicine, holistic medicine, pain relief, trauma recovery, portland oregon, shannon conrad, acupuncturist |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 6 reviews
I am early in my acupuncture path with Dr. Conrad and I am SO grateful to her! As it so happens, when I went in for my first follow up, she was able to assess a metatarsal injury that I'd suffered 11 days prior. Between the acupuncture, super mild gua sha and infrared, she made the first demonstrable difference in my pain and mobility in a week. The relief I felt in her effective ministrations as well as suggestions for care until our next visit brought a sense of peace I really needed. In so many aspects of health/wellness, I feel I need to do my research and understand what's happening as though a practitioner myself. With Shannon, her craft and knowledge speak what I need and I'm letting her be the expert. Great location, incredible treatments, and such a supportive bedside manner. I'm grateful to Dr. Conrad!!
Shannon has terrific bedside manner and her needles get results. She is empathetic, intuitive and a gifted healer.
Shannon has been the key to my 3 year healing that has brought me back to myself after a very traumatic time in my life, emotionally and physically. I cannot even begin to express how much I trust her innate abilities not to mention her incredibly thorough knowledge on not only Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, but all energy modalities and western/ and Eastern medicine. Shannon has been the cornerstone of my healing journey and I couldn’t recommend her enough. You won’t even mind the needles
I've seen Shannon for more than a decade and she is simply incredible. Tried a whole bunch of alternative health practitioners & other acupuncturists over the years, without good results. Then I found Shannon and my journey was complete. She's helped me manage pain, mood, sleep and digestion issues over the years. And while she has not yet been able to imbue me with the superpowers that I keep requesting; I remain hopeful. She's also one of the nicest, most caring people I know. So basically, if I could give her six out five stars I wouldn't. But Google is too rational for stuff like that. Stupid Google. Anyways, why are you still reading this review? Book! Book now! Book yesterday (if you're a time traveller)! She really is that awesome....
Shannon is the best Acupuncturist I have ever been to. She is kind, informative, and effective. She is the first Acupuncturist that I have been to that I have gotten instant gratification results. She listens to my concerns, asks questions if she feels something in my pulse, and is very responsive to any questions I might have afterwards. I highly recommend Shannon to anyone and everyone.
I've seen Shannon for acupuncture for 4 years now and still feel so blessed to have found her. She is one of the most amazing and intuitive women that I know. She has improved my health and wellness on all levels and through various ailments. She is an incredible listener and I always leave our appointments with my needs met from her care and treatment. Shannon holds many accolades and vast knowledge in the field of acupuncture, but I also appreciate that every part of her demeanor brings peace and positivity. She recently helped me through an emergent scenario, taking hours away from her life to get me the care that I needed; a very scary time and I can't imagine what I would have done without her there. Her care goes beyond the clinic. She is truly an angel!
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