Our Practitioners
We promote self care on all fronts, and believe your body should be supported by multiple perspectives and modalities. The more proactive love you show your body, the better!
Dr. Ian Shaw, Chiropractor & Owner
Being an outdoor loving, movement enthusiast, a series of knee surgeries gave Dr. Ian the empathy and perspective at how important self care, and maintaining the ability to do the things we love, is in being happy and staying healthy. He appreciates how quickly life, injuries, work and/or stress can take over our health, comfort, confidence and happiness.
Pulling on his Chiropractic knowledge and 14+ years of experience as a personal trainer and a wellness coach, Dr. Ian emphasizes self care strategies to empower his clients to support their bodies at home. He strives to help people connect to their own bodies, and loves to hear their stories of how they become more capable and get more joy from their lives.
On the Chiropractic table he aims to help bring easing to tension stored in your body. Whether it is through manual adjustments, drop table, craniosacral work, soft tissue work or stretching, he will help you unwind the stress held as tension within your body.
Outside the Office you’ll find Ian adventuring with his dogs on the trail, in their canoe or at the crag rock climbing. On the slower side you can easily entice him into playing hours of board games, you can find him lost in a fantasy novel or in his garden, or cooking up something healthy in the kitchen vibing out to music of all genres.
Grace Wilson,
Acupuncturist
DACM, L.Ac, DipL OM
Grace works Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and schedules on the Jane app
After completing her Bachelor of Science in Ecology at UNC Asheville, Grace began her studies in Chinese Medicine. In 2022 She graduated with Master’s (MAOM) and Doctoral (DACM) degrees from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. While attending the four-year program, she studied with 88th generation Daoist Priest Jeffrey Yuen. Her education is largely centered in classical Chinese Medicine, steeped in Daoist philosophy, Five Element Theory, herbal medicine, and integrative treatment strategies.
Her approach to acupuncture is thoughtfully gentle and is often accompanied by herbal and food therapies as well as wellness suggestions. She is inspired by the abundant native medicinal plants of Appalachia and incorporates them in conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine with her patients. Her areas of special interest include: anxiety, depression, PTSD, hormonal imbalances, sinus relief, and pediatric care.
In addition to her acupuncture practice, Grace is most fulfilled by creating art, wild-crafting, playing with her animals, and spending time on the river. She is grateful for the opportunity to expand accessibility to alternative healthcare options and for the support of her community.
Irene Ross-Piazza,
Medical Qigong
Irene Ross-Piazza began her healing journey in her youth over 3 decades ago with empathic abilities, intuitive sight, and healing touch. She studied Usui Reiki for 3 years in the traditional lineage and became a Reiki Master Teacher over 25 years ago, which inspired a healing arts journey into many modalities, certifications and meditation trainings.
In tandem with her path in the energetic healing arts and qigong, she also earned a degree in Accountancy, became a Certified Public Accountant, and owned & operated her CPA firm for several years in Asheville. She closed her firm a few years before the pandemic and chose a fulltime path into bodywork and the healing arts.
She is licensed as a massage therapist in NC, certified as a Medical Qigong Master, and is currently studying to earn a doctorate in Medical Qigong. She teaches Transformative Energetic Awareness (TEA) with her husband (& partner), Intro to Chinese Medicine at massage schools in Asheville, and is a teaching assistant at the International College of Medical Qigong where she is earning her doctorate.
If you are Qi curious, she invites to try a Medical Qigong treatment or to enjoy a Therapeutic massage to get your Qi (vital energy) moving and to feel more in harmony with life. If you'd like to participate in her non-invasive, anonymous study, please email her at vitalharmonyhealing@gmail.com
What is Medical Qi-Gong?
Medical Qigong ("chee-gong") is an ancient pillar of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It focuses on addressing the root cause of disease. It does so by balancing, strengthening and regulating Qi ("chee"), the bio-electromagnetic energy that pervades all living things. Similar to other invisible forces, such as wind or gravity or magnetism, Qi is powerful and can be felt, but is not commonly seen. It is translated as “life force” and/or “vital energy” and is what makes us feel healthy and alive.
Cora Fuller,
Massage Therapist
With 9 years of experience, Cora aims to create a nurturing environment to explore pain patterns that lie deep within the fascia. She uses a long fluid Esalen style to help relieve chronic tension while activating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system. Her goal is for you to feel grounded, lighter, and be able to experience life to its full potential.
Cora is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-8pm at EFC.
Laura W.,
Office Manager
We are thrilled to have Laura at our practice! As our Office Manager she helps to improve your client experience and helping Dr. Ian to focus more of his time on your care. Laura is here to assist with scheduling, checking you in and out and upping our social media game.
Laura has lived in Asheville for 20 years and is married to Keith, the owner of Inspire Personal Fitness just up the block! She is a caring parent to her two step-daughters, and they live in North Asheville. She loves helping people, knocking out tasks and organization. In her off time she enjoys resale shopping, spending time with friends, and going for walks with her husband. She also enjoys doing social media for Weaverville's The Cottage Door consignment shop.