Our Journey
Susan and Shelby met at Traditional Acupuncture Institute and became fast friends from the first day. Over the last 26 years, they have weathered together marriages, babies, divorce, death of a parent, big life decisions, businesses, relocating, and starting all over again. Their bond continues to grow stronger with each hurdle they overcome
After 26 years of thriving acupuncture practices, Shelby and Susan feel compelled to teach others how to bring this healing process to their own bodies the same way they have used acupuncture to eradicate disease in all of their patients.
Susan and Shelby would like to spend a memorable 3 days with you exploring your body's medical issues and give you the tools to reverse the pattern of dis-ease that has been wreaking havoc on your quality of life. Learning to needle yourself is the smartest thing you will ever do for yourself.
Meet Your Teachers
Dr. Shelby Connelly
Shelby Connelly is an NCCAOM, New York State, NADA and International Oncology certified Acupuncturist. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam, a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, Maryland, and a Doctorate of Acupuncture from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies in Glenside, Pennsylvania, she has been in practice in the North Country since 1998. A specialist in addiction treatment and cancer care, with 21 years at Claxton Potsdam Hospital, and three years at the Diabetes Center for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Shelby also owns Five Element Living in Colton, NY. She treats patients, organizes and teaches health education/yoga workshops there, and hosts the online show En Route to the Alternative. Shelby is the mother of one grown son.
Susan Jones
Susan Jones is a Licensed Psychologist and Acupuncturist and she combines the two modalities to treat the whole person, physically and emotionally. With a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from The Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, Maryland, she has been in practice for 8 years as a Psychologist and 26 years as a Psychologist and Acupuncturist combined. Susan spent 8 years as a Psychologist in a private practice in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania and specializing in the treatment of adult male sex offenders at Downingtown Human Services in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She had a thriving practice in New York City for 14 years before moving to Bangkok, Thailand for the last 12 years. Susan returned to the United States in 2022 and is now based in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the mother of four grown daughters and one adopted 5 year old daughter from Thailand.
