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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.

Points in Balance is located in the heart of historic Sykesville, Maryland, and owned by Mikahla. She graduated from Maryland University of Integrated Health and is a licensed acupuncturist, and certified animal acupuncturist.

Mikahla offers support with many symptoms such as chronic pain, back pain, neck pain, arthritis, headaches/migraines, digestive issues, allergies, anxiety, depression, and emotional balancing to name a few!

Our emphasis is always on helping our patients achieve their best possible health. Using a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle changes, we can often not only help with persistent conditions, but also improve a patient's general well being and happiness. We not only treat the current condition; we also focus on and address the underlying causes that prevent a patient from experiencing their full health and well being.

Specialization:

Leslie has a particular interest and passion for using her talent and knowledge in addressing womens health. She feels that many of the common problems faced by women today can be beneficially addressed by the time-honored methods of Oriental Medicine that she has spent so much time studying and practicing. From the issues involved in the changes a womans body undergoes during the processes of childbirth, to those experienced by older women in their golden years, and in all of the years between, Leslie feels that she has the empathy, knowledge, and understanding to help her clients live the happiest and most fulfilled life possible.

"I am You" I am no different from my patients, who feel comfortable and relaxed knowing I know exactly where they are coming from when express their concerns. I am compassionate and celebrated by my patients, and I trust my intuition to meet them where they are when they come in. I specialize in the most efficient and expert strategies in Neck & back pain, Women, Mental health & more!