Geneviève Shano is a certified acupuncturist in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, and a registered member of the Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec (OAQ). She provides personalized acupuncture treatments tailored for babies, children, and adults. A 2010 graduate of Collège de Rosemont, Geneviève combines a rigorous academic foundation—including specialized laser acupuncture training under Emmanuel Francoeur—with over 15 years of hands-on clinical expertise.

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Aeras of Practice & Acupuncture Expertise

 

Geneviève Shano is dedicated to holistic patient care, focusing on prevention, sustainable health, and long-term well-being. Her core clinical specialties include:

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• Pain Management & Relief: Alleviating acute and chronic pain using advanced meridian balancing techniques.

• Menopause Symptom Relief: Natural management of hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal imbalances.

• Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Support: Nervous system regulation and mental health support, featuring specialized approaches for Shen (spirit) and anxiety disorders.

• Cosmetic Acupuncture: Specialized facial rejuvenation, natural micro-needling alternatives, and acupuncture facelift protocols.

• Pediatric Acupuncture: Gentle, non-invasive, and adaptive holistic care for infants, toddlers, and children.

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Her professional mission goes beyond symptom relief; she aims to empower and educate her patients, giving them the tools to become active participants in their own health and healing journeys.

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Postgraduate Training & Continuing Education

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To provide cutting-edge traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) care, Geneviève regularly participates in advanced clinical seminars:

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• Cosmetic & Facial Acupuncture: Advanced training with industry leaders Michelle Gellis and Shellie Goldstein (2024), and acupuncture facelift protocols with Monique Maranda (2014).

• Meridian Balancing (Dr. Tan Balance Method): Levels 2, 3, and 4 training, including the 12 Magic Points system and meridian conversion with Dr. Sonia Tan and Frédéric Bourges (2017–2018).

• Trauma, Stress & Emotional Health: Studies on the 8 Extraordinary Vessels (Eight Extraordinary Meridians) and treating emotional suffering with Yvonne R. Farrell (2024); teachings of Jeffrey Yuen on Shen, stress, and anxiety with Avi Magidoff (2022); and trauma-informed acupuncture with Lonny Jarrett (2017).

• Classical & Pediatric Acupuncture: Jing pathways treatment (Emmanuel Francoeur & Christian Vyboh, 2017); Japanese acupuncture styles (Kiiko Matsumoto method, 2019); and Five Element pediatric typology (Robin Green, 2015).

• Chinese Herbology & Drug Interactions: Essential Chinese herbal formulas, toxicity studies, and herb-drug interactions (Jake Paul Fratkin, Michael Chung, 2011–2012).

• Safety & First Aid: Frequently updated CPR and First Aid certifications for healthcare professionals (most recent: October 2024 with Julie Marcil

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