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.

The methods used at my practice are aimed toward giving the body synergism—not just treating symptoms temporarily or numbing pain with numerous medications. I strive to help the body heal itself from within, by treating the root and not just the branch of a problem. I use a wide variety of modalities that best serve the individual needs of the patient: acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal formulas, Tui Na (Asian Bodywork), and Kinesiotaping. These methods can be integrated with Western approaches as well. Your treatment will be a partnership: discussed, understood, and agreed upon. While a particular procedure may be indicated for specific purposes, I believe the path to health is best navigated complemented by knowledge and awareness of a patient’s needs and goals.
I am a diplomate of the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I received my Master’s degree from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, one of the most respected acupuncture schools in the United States. My coursework involved 3,000 hours of study in acupuncture, Chinese herbs and herbal formulas, as well as Western medical training, including over 900 hours of supervised clinical training.

Satori Acupuncture of Knoxville is a practice that offers acupuncture therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping therapy, Tui Na massage, Gua Sha and more.
This is a practice based on the belief that the needs of the client are of the utmost importance, and we are committed to help people obtain a sense of well-being through a holistic approach to healing.
Our patients are our highest priority, and we do whatever it takes to help relieve our patients from their health/medical maladies. We understand that many people are not familiar with acupuncture. Oftentimes, those who have been suffering from chronic health conditions, acupuncture may be the last ditch effort to bring your body back into balance. We want you to understand that we are with you every step of the way and that acupuncture is not something you need to be afraid of but you will come to love!

Asian Healing Arts and Acupuncture, the only Acu-MedSpa-Clinic that educates their patients on the Foundations of Functional Medicine and Acupuncture. We offer Co-Op pricing for Blood, Hair and Saliva testings, which we then use to validate your treatment & wellness protocols. Conventional Western Medicine has been around for a less than 200 years where Eastern Medicine has been in development for over 3,500 years. In Western Medicine the symptom alone is diagnosed and treated, in Eastern Medicine the underlying cause of a person's symptom is diagnosed and treated to resolve the symptom.
You deserve the opportunity to find out if Eastern Foundational Medicine is right for you! We offer unique health screening & complimentary In-Clinic testing to determine your overall health, without cost or obligation.
If we know what has caused your body to not function properly we can find out a solution. So call today 480.201.6744 for your Complimentary Health & Wellness screening. Mary Maurer, MSAc, Dipl.Ac. L.Ac is a member in good standing of The Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a non-profit organization. Mary donates a portion of her time educating the public on how to regain and maintain their optimal health. Please contact her should you or your organization ie, churches, clubs, schools, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, any corporations that may be interested in having her speak at workshops, Wellness Days, and/or Stress Relief Programs O: 480.201.6744.

Ms. Westhauser is licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., a professional member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. (NCCAOM)


She has been in private practice in the Metropolitan area for a decade and has treated over 20,000 patients. Most recently she has joined the Maryland University of Integrative Health as a clinical supervisor in the Chinese Herbal Program.


Ms. Westhauser studied at the Maryland Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China, the Maryland University of Integrative Health.