My upbringing and heritage have profoundly shaped my professional journey. Raised in North Dakota, I was deeply influenced by my Ojibwa/Cree/Metis roots from my grandmother and Quaker Mysticism from my grandfather. This upbringing instilled in me a profound connection to the cycles of life and death.

At the age of 20, I began my career as a Certified Nursing Aide, setting the foundation for my path in healthcare. Later, I pursued a Bachelor’s in Human Services and Organizational Systems from Western Washington University. Inspired by the transformative work of Zdenka Daucik, a renowned physiotherapist from Bratislava, Slovak Republic, I delved into becoming a Licensed Massage Practitioner, honing skills in deep, long-lasting treatment methods.

Continuing my education, I obtained licensure in Acupuncture and pursued a Doctorate of Acupuncture. My focus centered on researching the treatment of Lyme Disease, Epstein Bar, and long-haul post-Covid symptoms through both allopathic and Eastern Medicine approaches. This diverse background equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of health and wellness, allowing me to provide holistic treatments addressing both physical and energetic aspects of health.

Driven by a desire for deeper understanding, I completed the Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine Program (D.C.E.M.) awarded by Bian Hua Gong (The Temple of Change and Transformation) Daoist Temple, taught by Grand Master Professor Jerry Alan Johnson, Ph.D., D.T.C.M., (China). Currently, I am enrolled in a three-year Christian Mysticism & Spiritual Alchemy Priestess program, further enriching my comprehension of holistic healing and spiritual service.

In my practice, I’ve come to understand that illness manifests and takes shape through underlying patterns. By leveraging intention, prayer, and the elements of my training, I assist patients in identifying and unwinding the patterns that hold illness together. There is a profound calling for me to offer a higher form of spiritual work and divine service, guiding individuals toward holistic healing and well-being.

History of Continuing Education

Shannon Freeman, D.Ac., DCEM, EMP (WA LIC WA LIC #AC60254073)

COMPLETED CONTINUING EDUCATION:

10/04/2024: Using NADA Ear Acupuncture Protocol in Addiction Treatment – National Association for Addiction Professionals

08/27/2024: for DCEM Training – Clinical Pathology & Removing Spirit Parasites (S16) DOCTORATE GRADUATION DAY

August 11, 2024: Psychological First Aid (PFA) – National Center for PTSD – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

August 11, 2024: PTSD Military Culture: – National Center for PTSD – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

August 10, 2024: Whole Health as Suicide Prevention: – National Center for PTSD – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

June 6-9, 2024: ENTER THE TAO OF JEET KUNE DO Texas Retreat – Hosted by Warrior University

05/19/2024: Thought-Forms, Disembodied Souls & Spirit Entities 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

4/18/2024: for Christian Mysticism & Spiritual Alchemy – Completion of Year 2 Initiate Training

02/21/2024: Energetic Psychology, Emotional Alchemy & Transformation 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

11/08/2023: The Taiji Pole – 3 Dantian & 12 Chakras Training 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

08/13/2023: Intuitive, Empathetic, & Kinesthetic Perception Training 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

05/24/2023: Divine Law, Divine Healing, & Creating Tools of Light 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

05/10/2023: Priest Dedicant Training – Year One Completed

02/22/2023: An Energetic Approach to Cancer Treatment 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

02/19/2023: Qigong Posture, Breath & Mind Training 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

01/13/2023: IRELAND – Foundations of Chinese Energetic Medicine 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

11/05/2022: Training Thought, Sound & Light Projection 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

11/09/2022: Medical Qigong Therapy – Neurology & Geriatrics 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

08/09/2022: The 16 Internal Principles & Neigong Training 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

5/18/2022: Healing Stones, Gem Remedies & Feng Shui Training. 40 hours – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

04/22/2022: Foundation of Chinese Energetic Medicine 3-day intensive training – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

02/15/2022: Qigong Applications, Prescriptions & Healing Meditations 3-day intensive training – Bian Hua Gong – Temple of Change and Transformation

08/21/2021: Research: Using TCM and Biomedical Findings to Enhance Clinical Practice – 45 hours – NCCAOM ACHB 170

05/16/2021: Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association Spring Seminar – Live Streaming Webinar – 2.5 PDA

4/24/2021: Systems Based Medicine: Western Health Care and Integrative Practice – 45 hours – NCCAOM ACHB 170

12/05/2020: Pediatric Insomnia: Using Acupuncture to Help Babies, Children and Teenagers Sleep-AC – PDA-553-533

12/03/2020: Acupuncture during Pregnancy: Safe and Ethical Practice-SA – PDA-553-423

11/28/2020: The Needle in the Haystack: Acupuncture Protocols for the Prevention and Treatment of Burnout Syndrome – Online-BIO – PDA-553-608

11/28/2020: The Needle in the Haystack: Acupuncture Protocols for the Prevention and Treatment of Burnout Syndrome – Online-AC – PDA-553-608

11/28/2020: The Needle in the Haystack: Acupuncture Protocols for the Prevention and Treatment of Burnout Syndrome – Online-OM – PDA-553-608

11/22/2020: So How Safe Is Acupuncture? Review of Up-to-date Clinical Evidence & Perspective – Online-SA – PDA-553-622

11/14/2020: Recovering from Acute and Chronic Viral Infections with Chinese Medicine – Live-CH – PDA-553-663

11/05/2020: 4 CPR Tips – CPR for Acupuncturists

10/25/2020: 2020 WAEMA Annual Spring Seminar-BIO – PDA-395-12 – Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association (WAEMA)

10/25/2020: WAEMA Fall 2020 Webinar-BIO – PDA-395-12 – Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association (WAEMA)

10/25/2020: WAEMA Fall 2020 Webinar-BIO – PDA-395-13 – Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association (WAEMA)

10/25/2020: 2020 WAEMA Annual Spring Seminar-PRES – PDA-395-12 – Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association (WAEMA)

10/25/2020: WAEMA Fall 2020 Webinar-PRES – PDA-395-12 – Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association (WAEMA)

10/24/2020: Acupuncture Medicine Day: A Celebration of Diversity & Community in Acupuncture – Cultural Appreciation/Appropriation Panel -ET – PDA-169212-5

10/07/2020: Abdominal Acupuncture, Put Simply, Abdominal is Phenomenal

08/24/2020: Microcurrent Therapy Training

04/21/2020: Insurance Billing – A complete course

04/21/2020: Examination & Bulletproof Documentation

Education

UPCOMING CLASSES:

  • Acupuncturists Without Borders – Training that provides community-style acupuncture to people impacted by natural disasters, environmental devastation, disease, social injustice and human conflict.

CURRENT STUDIES:

COMPLETED DEGREES:

  • 08/25/2024: Daoist Shamanism Four Pillar Training – TEMPLE OF THE CELESTIAL FIRE by Dr. William Welch Jr., D.T.C.M., D.M.Q. (China)
  • 8/25/2024: Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine Certificate (D.C.E.M.) Awarded by Bian Hua Gong (The Temple of Change and Transformation) Daoist Temple – by Professor and Sifu Jerry Alan Johnson, Ph.D., D.T.C.M., (China)
  • 12/2021: Doctor of Acupuncture – 5 Branches University – Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • 06/2012: Masters Level Training in Acupuncture – Middleway Acupuncture Institute
  • 06/1999: Licensed Massage Practitioner – Seattle Massage School/Ashmead College
  • 06/1997: Human Service and Education, Bachelors – Western Washington University