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Healing with Heart and Wisdom

Healing isn’t always a straight line, and it can be frustrating to feel like your body isn’t cooperating with you.

But here’s the good news: your body already knows how to heal—it just needs the right support. That’s where we come in.

We see you. We’ve been there, too.

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You’re here because something in your body, mind, or spirit feels out of balance. Maybe you’ve been living with chronic pain, feeling drained from stress, or navigating a fertility journey full of unknowns. Maybe you’ve tried everything, and nothing has given you the relief you truly need.

At Lawrence Acupuncture Integrative Health Clinic, we blend ancient wisdom with modern healing to help you find relief, restore balance, and reclaim your vitality. Whether you’re here for acupuncture, holistic care, or to explore the deeper practices of the Taoist Arts Collective, we’re honored to walk this journey with you.

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Our Philosophy

The body is innately designed to heal itself.

However, when imbalances occur, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to restore harmony. That’s when the modalities we practice—Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Bodywork, and Dietary Counseling—come in to accelerate healing and provide a more direct effect on the organs, meridians, circulation, and nervous system.

While we always aim to ease symptoms, our deeper mission is to address the root cause of imbalance—creating longer-lasting, more transformative healing.

Our role is to be a catalyst for that process, guiding each patient on their journey toward lasting well-being. Rather than promoting fad diets or fleeting health trends, we focus on helping people build sustainable, healthy lifestyle patterns that support deep and lasting wellness.

Our foundational recommendations for everyone include:

  • A diet rich in natural, unprocessed foods

  • Regular movement and exercise

  • Plenty of fresh water

  • Restorative, high-quality sleep

  • Seasonal cleansing to eliminate stored toxins

  • A consistent stress-reducing practice—whether that’s tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, or simply a quiet walk in nature

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We’re here to help you thrive.

Learn more with a free consultation.

MEET THE TEAM

Shahida (Shannon) L Spann-Ryan

Master of TCM, Licensed Acupuncturist, FABORM

Shahida (Shannon) Spann-Ryan holds a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University. She is a licensed acupuncturist in Kansas (LAc) and is Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Shahida is also a Board-Certified Acupuncture Fertility Specialist!  She is the only acupuncturist in Kansas that is also a Fellow of the American Board for Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM) and has happily helped hundreds of families conceive and birth healthy babies. She also loves balancing hormones for men and women and helping in the transition of andropause and menopause.

Shahida is also 500 hr. certified Medical Qi Gong Instructor and loves sharing tools for patients to take charge of their own health with this powerful, gentle, moving meditation practice.

In addition to her robust studies, Shahida is also a seeker, someone who loves communing with Spirit through the use of song, ritual, Dances of Universal Peace, and sacred plant medicines. She is passionate about helping others connect to the Divine within, and find their sense of place and belonging in the great cosmic tapestry of Life.

When not at the clinic, Shahida she loves growing and making herbal medicines, tending to her biodynamic garden, being a mother of three beautiful radiant children, going on family travel and adventures, hot springs and is passionate about helping as many people as possible transform their lives through the use of herbal and Oriental Medicine.

Shahida Spann Ryan, owner of Lawrence Acupuncture

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Shahida specializes in helping people with the following conditions:

  • Pain and Trigger Point/Myofascial Conditions

  • Men's and Women's Reproductive Health and Hormone Balancing

  • Fertility and IVF transfers

  • Digestive Disorders

  • Graceful Aging, Skin Rejuvenation, Acne and Weight Loss

WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS

I could not ask for a better teammate on my journey to live a full life with complex chronic illnesses.

Shahida’s support has improved my quality of life in ways I never thought possible after over a decade of western medical intervention.

I could not ask for a better teammate on my journey to live a full life with complex chronic illnesses. • Shahida’s support has improved my quality of life in ways I never thought possible after over a decade of western medical intervention. •

MEET THE TEAM

Seth Ebel, LAc

Master of TCM, Licensed Acupuncturist

Seth studied at the Southwest Acupuncture college in Boulder CO, earning a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a specialization in Chinese Herbology. He is a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine and he is passionate about connecting deeply with your and your help goals and helping YOU feel better in your body!

Seth loves to treat all types of conditions, but finds himself excited and passionate in aiding my patients as they unravel complex diagnosis such as autoimmune disorders. He also has a deep passion for women's and children's health, which was discovered during my wife’s pregnancies with our two children Knox and Estes. He believes there is a deep universal connection that is born out during parents' journey bringing new life into this world and that desire should be acknowledged and cultivated.  

Seth also works as a case manager at an addiction recovery program based in Olathe, Kansas. He loves to meet patients where they are at with no judgment. Understanding that there is a deep connection between mental, spiritual, and physical health allows me to tune in to mental health conditions and help settle the Spirit of those with anxiety, ptsd, and other mental illness. 

Seth is a very hands-on practitioner finding that the body communicates so many of its needs non verbally.  He has studied Tui Na, an energetic massage therapy that he loves to incorporate into my treatment style. 

In his free time, he loves to exercise, teach his children about nature, play with their dogs, raise chickens and ducks, and make different forms of art from dream catchers to carving walking sticks for his family!

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Seth specializes in the following conditions:

  • Pain

  • Emotional/Mood Disorders

  • Autoimmune Conditions

  • Men and Women's Fertility

  • Chronic and Complex Conditions

At your initial consultation with Seth, he will spend time getting to know your top 2-3 complaints and create a plan to help you not just get relief but also treat the underlying condition. Diet and herbal suggestions are often included.

WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS

Seth is amazing and knowledgeable and was a great addition to treatments for infertility.

Seth Ebel is a very knowledgeable, intuitive and effective acupuncturist.

Seth is amazing and knowledgeable and was a great addition to treatments for infertility. • Seth Ebel is a very knowledgeable, intuitive and effective acupuncturist. •

MEET THE TEAM

Cole Cottin

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Certified Hellerwork Structural Integration Practitioner, Trauma Recovery Advocate

Cole Cottin is a Certified Hellerwork Structural Integration Practitioner and professional trauma recovery advocate who brings a deeply compassionate, body-centered approach to healing. Her work is rooted in the belief that every body holds innate wisdom and the capacity for regeneration. Through structural integration, breathwork, and somatic movement practices inspired by QiGong, Cole supports clients in returning to alignment—physically, emotionally, and energetically.

With more than a decade of immersion in the holistic healing arts and thousands of hours of formal training, Cole blends bodywork, trauma-informed care, seasonal rhythms, and elemental practices into a truly integrative experience. Their background includes advanced study in Five Elements Medical QiGong, CranioSacral Therapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Core Shamanism, MindBody Coaching, Ayurveda, and Vitalism.

Cole’s sessions are collaborative and grounded in embodied consent, authentic expression, and client empowerment. Her practice welcomes people of all ages, identities, and body types, creating a safe and affirming space for deep transformation.

In addition to their private practice, Cole serves as a professional advocate and training program lead at the Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center, where they supervise and mentor community-based Care Advocates. They are also a passionate mother of two school-aged children who continue to teach her daily about presence, resilience, and joy.

When not working with clients, Cole can be found exploring ecological landscapes, photographing medicinal plants, Latin dancing, or tracking the cycles and seasons of the natural world. Her reverence for life is woven through everything she does, and her presence is both grounding and luminous.

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Cole specializes in the following conditions:

  • Connective Tissue Release & Postural Realignment

  • Trauma Recovery & Somatic Integration

  • Breathwork & QiGong-Inspired Movement

  • Chronic Stress, Fatigue & Burnout

  • Emotional Resilience & Nervous System Regulation

WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS

I have seen Cole regularly for almost 7 years. I never leave without feeling better and having my body in better alignment.

Transformative! Cole works thoroughly and intuitively to make each session effective to my issues.

I have seen Cole regularly for almost 7 years. I never leave without feeling better and having my body in better alignment. • Transformative! Cole works thoroughly and intuitively to make each session effective to my issues. •

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This space is for you.

At Lawrence Acupuncture Integrative Health Clinic, we believe that true healing is more than just treating symptoms—it’s about restoring balance, vitality, and a deep sense of well-being in your body and mind.

We created this space for people seeking real, lasting relief—whether from chronic pain, fertility challenges, stress, or emotional imbalance. Our work is rooted in the understanding that your body already knows how to heal—we just help guide the way.

Blending time-tested acupuncture and Chinese medicine with modern research-backed practices, we meet you where you are—offering compassionate, personalized care designed to help you feel whole again.

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 Your healing starts here.

Let’s create a plan that works for you.

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