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Katrina Healy LMT
Kate Healy has been consistently practicing as a Nationally Certified & Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994. She has been actively licensed in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, and is currently licensed in Texas, Michigan and Illinois.
She has been intensively studying and practicing both Craniosacral Therapy & Myofascial Release since 1995, Her in-depth studies of Thai Massage & Trigger Point Therapy span a decade (2007-2017). She is also a Certified Trauma Touch Therapist (since 1997), with a specialty in high impact/high velocity trauma and injury, (including MTBI), which she treats through safe, respectful and effective Neuromuscular Repatterning and gentle Somatic Unwinding.
Kate has worked successfully with a myriad of conditions over the years, ranging from chronic back pain, migraine headaches, whiplash, sciatica, TMJ, thoracic inlet/outlet syndrome, rotator cuff and carpal tunnel issues, post-surgery scar tissue release (including abdominal visceral manipulation for adhesions), hip/knee pain and stubborn plantar fasciitis.
She has also worked extensively with many physiological conditions which often accompany neuromuscular and fascial restrictions, including high blood pressure, asthma, add/adhd, autism, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, conditions of the digestive system and the long term depletion that accompanies chronic stress.
Kate believes that each of her valued clients possesses an innate Inner Wisdom that guides and supports their ultimate Healing. She believes it is her job to ‘Listen with You’, so that resolution of your physical discomfort is accompanied by a profound sense of Connection to your deeper self on every level.
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Shannon McMahon
(She/Her/Hers)
DACM, L.Ac
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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Rachel Rivers - Master of Science in Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization, L.Ac
Acupuncture, Herbology, Specialized Healing Movement and Inner Inquiry
Rachel is an Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Yoga Instructor with 14 years of teaching experience, blending evidence-informed healing with mindful movement.
She is here to support your personal evolution and healing through deep relaxation, release, and integrated recovery.
Acupuncture, Herbology, Specialized Healing Movement and Inner Inquiry Rachel is an Acupuncturis... Read More
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