I’m Dr. Shannon Freeman, D.Ac., L.Ac., Eastern Medicine Practitioner. I am a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (Ojibwe/Cree/Metis) in Belcourt, ND. My heritage and upbringing are much of why I do what I do. I first became a Certified Nursing Aide in 1992. I then became a Licensed Massage Practitioner studying under Zdenka Daucik, a European physiotherapist who incorporated specific, long-lasting, deep treatment work into her practice. I received my Eastern Medicine Practitioner License in 2013. I recently received my Doctorate of Acupuncture from Five Branches University, researching allopathic and Eastern Medicine treatment of Lyme Disease, Epstein Bar, long-haul post-Covid, and any other treatment protocols using acupuncture and supporting healing methods. I am currently in a two-year Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine Program (D.C.E.M.) awarded by Bian Hua Gong (The Temple of Change and Transformation) Daoist Temple.

The most common patient complaints are pain, emotional issues, fertility, adrenal fatigue, and exhaustion. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I provide Chinese medicine diagnoses, acupuncture, and other TCM modalities applicable to the patient’s condition.

My holistic approach includes creating patient-specific ongoing post-treatment goals and recommendations, including nutritional, dietary, lifestyle, and exercise recommendations for orthopedic issues, pain reduction, and improved function. Also, your treatment plan may include meditation and Qi Gong exercises.

I believe that combining Western and Eastern Medicine is optimal for a patient to heal.

health and disease come from a complex interaction of physical, emotional, dietary, generic, environmental, lifestyle, and other factors. I prefer safe, effective, non-invasive and supportive therapies to treat a patient as a ‘whole person’ to restore the

At East Bridge Wellness, we have created an innovative center for healing using acupuncture and massage and other modalities. After years of collaboration, we have developed an intuitive ability to work together, not only with each other but with our patients. With our team of experienced and talented practitioners, our goal is to reach out to people in the Portland community and make a positive impact on their quality of life through health and wellbeing.

We specialize in treating women’s health, fertility, gut and digestive issues, chronic pain, fatigue, and emotional balance. We utilize all the tools that Chinese medicine has to offer- including acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and customized herbal formulas in granular form. In addition, we offer cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling for holistic and natural skin rejuvenation.

Washington State Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been helping alleviate ailments for almost all body functions. Their mission is to return people to health by enabling integrate alternative health solutions that are natural and healing. By continuing the high standard of professionalism and traditional Chinese medicinal practices of acupuncture, massage and herbal healing. The clinic has been in operation since 1992. They continue to solve health problems and create natural solutions for a healthier community.

Common problems that can be treated by acupuncture treatment: Sinus disorders, oral and dental problems, respiratory issues and breathing, gastrointestinal and digestion disfunctions, esophageal and cardiovascular problems, optical and eye issues, neurological and muscular problems, headaches and migraines.

Services: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapy, Treatment of Infertility