Dr. Gigi Shames is a Doctor of Natural Health and a Licensed Acupuncturist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New College of Florida, a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine degree from Five Branches University in California, a Doctor of Natural Health degree from Clayton College in Alabama, Acupuncture licensure in Louisiana and California, and nationwide NCCAOM certifications in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Foundations of Oriental Medicine, and Biomedicine. In the past she had a private practice for 15 years, before working for Modern Acupuncture, and Five Branches University. In 2023, she was hired by Ochsner Health as their regional acupuncturist at two New Orleans area hospitals, and is also their Engagement Ambassador for the acupuncture team as well as guest lecturing for the Ochsner Neurosciences Symposium.

She offers Community Acupuncture sessions at The Mind Body Collective, which will usually focus on pain relief and stress amelioration.

Please feel free to email ShamesHealth@gmail.com if you have questions, thanks!