Natalie Shaw
- Acupuncture for pain and anxiety relief.
- Cosmetic acupuncture for facial rejuvenation.
- Cupping and moxibustion for circulation.
- Acupuncture for fertility and sleep disorders.
- Treating digestive issues and fatigue with acupuncture.
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Apex Acupuncture
20 E Little Ave, Driggs, ID, 83422
Natalie Shaw, MAcOM, LAc is a practitioner of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine licensed by the state of Wyoming and Idaho and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. She provides her patients with comprehensive care that joins her western medical training with her passion for eastern medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a strong focus on prevention and is beneficial in the maintenance of good health despite the many demands and challenges of modern life. Natalie grew up in Topanga Canyon, CA. After completing her bachelor’s degree at Sarah Lawrence College. She went on to attend the 4 year masters program at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, ranked #1 in the US. Natalie has over 4000 hours of training which includes the treatment of over 475 patients during her internship at OCOM clinics. She loves the great outdoors and feels very lucky to have landed in Teton County with her spouse, two daughters, and dog Leroy. Natalie enjoys using all modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine such as acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, herbs, diet, massage and lifestyle changes. She is also proud to be certified in Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture. She has a passion for treating digestive disorders, sleep disorders, pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, fertility and pediatrics. More than just treating disease, Natalie promotes preventative health care, wellness, and patient empowerment. She really enjoys her work and is committed to helping people find relief, hope and solutions.
During your first appointment, your acupuncturist will talk to you about your condition and review your intake form. Then, they’ll examine you for areas that’ll react to acupuncture. Your acupuncturist will gently tap the needles into points in your skin where it is called for. For example, a common point to help digestion is located below the knee. The acupuncture needles are sterile, disposable and as thin as a human hair. Your acupuncturist inserts needles at various depths, from a fraction of an inch to a couple of inches, depending on your pain level, sensitivity, and the location of the acupuncture point on the body. The needles stay in for a few minutes or as long as 20 minutes.