Abby earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, CO in 2013. She also studied at Heilongjiang hospital in China, where she learned valuable techniques on treating modern illnesses. She is passionate about helping others feel alive, radiant, healthy and balanced while they make their powerful mark on the earth. Abby enjoys working with all types of ailments, her specialties are women's health, pain and pediatrics.

Shannon Caperton, L.Ac was inspired to become an acupuncturist after witnessing the power of this type of medicine. It improved the health of family members struggling with health issues and who were bereft of relief using standard medical care.

She attended graduate school at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago where she earned her Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. During her time in Chicago she was privileged to work in underserved communities at the Project Vida clinic in the Little Villages neighborhood on the city’s west side, as well as at Chicago Women's Health Center. In addition to these experiences, she worked extensively in the school’s student clinic, which prepared her for working with a diverse population and gave her the experience to treat a wide variety of disorders.

Shannon is nationally certified by the NCCAOM, as well as licensed by the Ohio Medical Board.

I specialize in helping one to find their path to health whether that be less pain, ability to make it through the next day, or to facilitate natural healing. I am an advocate for LGBTQ+ and wish to aid the community in many ways.

During your visit to Uptown Acupuncture & Herbs in Seattle our goal is to make sure you are relaxed, comfortable, and getting the results you desire. We believe that the most compassionate thing we can do is to help you to achieve your own goals for treatment and wellness.

We have special experience and interest in the following areas:
+ Helping people recover from musculoskeletal injuries, as well as addressing most chronic pain conditions
+ Treating digestive disorders
+ Working with stress and insomnia
+ Managing and relieving environmental allergy problems

If you have questions or are unsure if acupuncture is right for you, consider a free consultation. Either by phone or in person it allows us to learn more about your symptoms to assess whether acupuncture is likely to be an effective treatment for you.

About Dr. Amsu El
I’m Dr. Amsu El. I help people feel better in their bodies, think more clearly, and make changes that last.
My approach is simple and rigorous. I listen deeply, find the real pattern, and act with precision. I build plans case by case using electrical acupuncture, non-invasive bio-electrical therapy, breathwork, herbs, and practical lifestyle design. No templates. Your care is designed for you.

I was shaped by family, community, and wise Jegna's who insisted on integrity and results. Losing my sister young showed me what happens when care chases symptoms instead of terrain. In my clinic we intervene early, before a molehill becomes a mountain, and we pair nature with science so progress is real and measurable.

Sometimes the right move is acupuncture or targeted electrical work. Sometimes it is sunlight, grounding, traget journaling, or speaking the truth your body has been holding. Each tool has a time. The person determines the method.

I am here to reflect who you are, lighten the load you are carrying, and help you align with your internal compass, the most reliable healer you have. If that resonates, we can work.

About SLWC.LIFE | Sustaining Life Wellness Center
What we do
Sustaining Life Wellness Center is an integrative clinic focused on personalized, results-driven care. We blend Asian medicine principles, bio-electrical therapies, breath work, internal exercises, herbal prescriptions, and lifestyle guidance to resolve pain, restore flow, and build sustainable health.
How we work
Assess clearly. We listen, map patterns, and identify root drivers such as stress, sleep, movement, food, and emotional triggers.

Act precisely. We choose specific protocols to get you living well again.

Measure progress. You will know what is changing and why. We adjust quickly as needed.

Sustain gains. We coach daily practices so your results hold, both in and out of the clinic.

Who we serve
High performers who run hot, parents carrying hidden loads, entrepreneurs and creatives, athletes, and seekers who know something deeper is present beyond symptoms alone. If you are ready to participate in your healing, you will do well here.
What to expect in a visit
A focused conversation that connects the dots.

Targeted treatment such as electrical acupuncture, bio-electrical therapy, and breath or nervous-system resets.

Clear next steps, simple practices you can live with.

Follow-up that tracks outcomes and maintains momentum.


Why clients trust us
Consistency. The same attention to detail every time.

Transparency. We explain the reason behind each choice.

Safety. Non-invasive methods, clean protocols, and pacing that matches your body.

Results you can feel. Less pain, better sleep, calmer mind, steadier energy, and changes that last.


Begin
If you are ready for personalized treatment protocol instead of guesswork.
Visit SLWC.Life to book your Initial Consultation.
We will start where you are and build from there.