Registered acupuncturist in downtown Toronto. Near yonge and bloor, yorkville and University of Toronto. Acupuncture, fire cupping, tuina massage, guasha, food energetics, electro acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture.

The propensity of the human body to go wrong, especially when affected by disease, and the complexity of its healing processes, has always fascinated me. I believe that human potential should not be cut short due to illness.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, have been practiced on billions of people over numerous centuries, and proven as methods of "encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve bodily functions or eliminate the root causes of diseases".

Let us, holistically heal your body, mind and spirit with real Acupuncture, TCM and REIKI Treatments for Female/Male Infertility, Pain Management, Degenerative/Auto Immune Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, Allergies, and ..., backed by 5000+ hours of clinical practice and Dr. of TCM educational background...

A Sarasota resident since 1996 Ms. Bociek had suffered for years from disabling pain and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. After exhausting Western medical treatment she turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. She has since been living drug and pain free. This personal experience gives her a unique understanding of the physical, mental and financial toll an illness can take.

A native of Massachusetts, Kim Bociek received her B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Her medical education continued at the East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota where she received her Masters degree in Oriental Medicine and is now a Board Certified Acupuncture Physician. With over 18 years of medical health industry experience she has treated a variety of disorders including pain management, arthritis, cancer, post stroke, insomnia and stress related illness.

At Nourishing Roots Acupuncture & Wellness, we strive to help individuals achieve their health related goals through the use of Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and personalized nutritional guidance. We are committed to providing patients with effective holistic health care, so that you can live a more radiant life.
​At Nourishing Roots, we understand that time is of the essence and you need to feel better sooner. It is our job to facilitate the healing process in a timely manner. By taking a comprehensive and compassionate approach to health and treating the root of the conditions at hand, we can help restore balance within children and adults. When the whole family feels healthy, they can spend more time together doing the things that they love.

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.