Lawrence Acupuncture Integrative Health Clinic

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to help as many people as possible achieve their true health potential, by catalyzing healing in the body through the use of holistic therapies. We aim to achieve this by educating people on what true health is, how to regain health through effective Oriental Medicine therapies such as Acupuncture, Herbs, Bodywork, Diet and Lifestyle counseling, and then finally, how to maintain health for life!

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is that the human body is innately designed to heal itself.  Our role is simply to help catalyze that process, to be a guide for each patient on their journey toward well being.  Rather than promoting fad diets or the latest health trends, we guide people in establishing healthy lifestyle patterns that will help them regain and maintain health.  Part of our general recommendations for everyone include emphasizing a diet of natural and unprocessed foods, regular exercise, drinking plenty of fresh water, getting sufficient restful sleep, an annual or biannual cleansing program to eliminate stored toxins, and engaging in a mental and physical stress reducing practice, whether that be tai chi, yoga, ai gong, meditation or a quiet walk in nature.

When imbalances occur in the body, sometimes lifestyle changes alone are not enough to restore balance.  That is when the modalities we practice such as Acupuncture, Herbs, Bodywork, and Dietary counseling can be utilized to speed up the healing process for a more powerful and direct effect on the organs, meridians, circulation and nervous system.   While we always aim to provide symptomatic relief, we are also dedicated to addressing the root cause of disease for longer lasting and more permanent results.

Our Practitioners

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 we are all collectively weaving.

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

When not at the clinic, Shahida she loves growing and making herbal medicines, tending to her biodynamic garden, being a mother of three beautiful healthy 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.

 

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. 

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.

Seth specializes in the following conditions:
~ Pain
~ Emotional/Mood Disorders
~ Autoimmune Conditions
~ Men and Women's Fertility
~ Chronic and Complex Conditions

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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Shahida Spann-Ryan, LAc, FABORM

Seth Ebel, LAc