Shannon McMahon
- Acupuncture for cancer treatment support.
- Acupuncture for veteran health concerns.
- Addressing diverse health issues with acupuncture.
- Patient-centered Traditional East Asian Medicine.
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Ancient Roots Acupuncture PLLC
10850 W Laraway Road, Unit 3W, Frankfort, IL, 60423
Dr. Shannon McMahon is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and a dedicated practitioner committed to advancing integrative healthcare within both clinical and community settings. She earned her doctorate from Pacific College of Health & Science, where she received comprehensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, evidence-informed practice, and collaborative care. During her doctoral training, Dr. Shannon completed clinical internships at the Integrative Health Unit at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and at the Acupuncture Department at Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago as well as treating patients at the student clinic. These experiences allowed her to work alongside interdisciplinary medical teams, providing acupuncture and herbal medicine to diverse patient populations, including veterans and individuals managing complex, chronic conditions. Dr. Shannon is an active member of the Illinois Acupuncture Society (ILSA) and has served on the Board for Continuing Education, supporting professional development and lifelong learning within the acupuncture community. She is deeply committed to strengthening the field through education—both by mentoring fellow practitioners and by increasing public awareness of the health benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Passionate about clinical excellence and ongoing study, Dr. Shannon is a member of the White Pine Community and is currently participating in a graduate mentorship program with Ann Cecil-Sterman, focusing on the Extraordinary Channels and advanced pulse diagnosis. She believes that mastery of classical teachings, combined with modern clinical insight, allows for precise, individualized care. At the heart of her practice is a dedication to community, education, and compassionate healing. Dr. Shannon strives to create a collaborative, patient-centered environment where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered on their path toward wellness.
A breech presentation consultation offers gentle, noninvasive support for encouraging a baby to move into the optimal head-down position before birth. Using time-tested methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine, this treatment combines moxibustion therapy with guided maternal positioning techniques to help facilitate natural fetal rotation. Please note that the optimal time to perform this treatment is on or before the 34th week of pregnancy and the at home treatment is a 10 day cycle.