Paul Arrivo graduated Kaplan College in 2010 with a clinical massage certificate and has been practicing as a licensed massage therapist in the state of Illinois since 2011. Paul was first introduced to acupuncture in 2016 when suffering from insomnia, after his first session, he knew what he wanted to do. He broadened his studies by obtaining his Master of Science in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health & Science (Chicago) in 2023. As a massage therapist, he has made Tui Na massage a focus for bodywork. Utilizing a combination of acupressure, stretching, kneading, pressing, rolling, and shaking to balance the bodies energy systems, treating a range of issues from musculoskeletal, insomnia, headaches, and digestive disorders.

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Dr. Shannon McMahon is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and a dedicated practitioner committed to advancing integrative healthcare within both clinical and community settings. She earned her doctorate from Pacific College of Health & Science, where she received comprehensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, evidence-informed practice, and collaborative care.

During her doctoral training, Dr. Shannon completed clinical internships at the Integrative Health Unit at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and at the Acupuncture Department at Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago as well as treating patients at the student clinic. These experiences allowed her to work alongside interdisciplinary medical teams, providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to diverse patient populations, including veterans and individuals managing complex, chronic conditions.

Dr. Shannon is an active member of the Illinois Acupuncture Society (ILSA) and has served on the Board for Continuing Education, supporting professional development and lifelong learning within the acupuncture community. She is deeply committed to strengthening the field through education—both by mentoring fellow practitioners and by increasing public awareness of the health benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Passionate about clinical excellence and ongoing study, Dr. Shannon is a member of the White Pine Community and is currently participating in a graduate mentorship program with Ann Cecil-Sterman, focusing on the Extraordinary Channels and advanced pulse diagnosis. She believes that mastery of classical teachings, combined with modern clinical insight, allows for precise, individualized care.

At the heart of her practice is a dedication to community, education, and compassionate healing. Dr. Shannon strives to create a collaborative, patient-centered environment where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered on their path toward wellness.

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Acupuncturist and Herbalist

This time-honored medicine, philosophy, and lifestyle have enthralled Rachel ever since she began seeking the meditative martial arts of Wudang, which are based in TCM principles, to help her avoid shoulder surgery. During that journey, she was also introduced to herbal formulas that effectively reversed her insomnia.

Experience continues revealing to her, not only the profound ability of this medicine to heal and harmonize - but to raise our standards of wellbeing, and cultivate a higher quality of life - for those seeking more robust longevity, and thriving, vibrant health.

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