Acupuncturist Lakewood
Acupuncturist Lakewood
The Root Acupuncture is home to a group of independent healthcare practitioners who operate their own practices within our clinic space. Each practitioner manages their own services, scheduling, and patient care.
Shannon Stevens has worked closely with The Root Acupuncture and continues to serve as a trusted collaborating practitioner and acupuncture referral partner for Erik Johnson. New patients seeking earlier appointment availability are encouraged to consider booking with Shannon directly when Erik’s schedule is limited.
The links below will direct you to each practitioner’s individual booking page and website.
Erik Johnson, MSTCM L.Ac., BD, DNM – The Root Acupuncture
Erik is originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, but came to Colorado in the year 2000 to get his BSBA in Hospitality Management from the University of Denver. He received his Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (known today as the Colorado Chinese Medicine University), and is trained in acupuncture and related modalities, tui na (physiotherapy/therapeutic massage), and Chinese herbal medicine. He is a nationally certified Auricular Therapist (CAT) and Biofeedback Practitioner (CBP) and finished his doctorate program at the Institute for Bioenergetic Medicine (IBEM) in Bioenergetic Medicine (BD) and Natural Medicine (DNM). He is also an instructor at IBEM, teaching students about basic auricular medicine (ear acupuncture), acupuncture, Ryodoraku electroacupuncture, and voll technology.
Erik has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to treat a wide range of conditions, but specializes in musculo-skeletal pain, digestive disorders, auto-immune conditions, sleep disorders, and stress management. He uses a wide range of modalities (acupuncture, Chinese herbs, moxibustion, fire cupping, electro-stimulation, injection therapy, laser acupuncture, and auricular/ear therapy) in his practice to achieve an individualized approach to treating each patient.
Outside of the office, Erik is an avid traveler and enjoys scuba diving, mountain biking, skiing, and mountaineering – having climbed three of the top Seven Summits in the world. He is happiest when spending time with his family and friends, and managing his twenty honey bee hives in the greater Denver area.
Shannon L Stevens MSTCM L.Ac., CFMP – A Fresh Health Perspective
Shannon is a licensed acupuncturist and Functional Medicine practitioner with over 14 years of clinical experience and more than 25 years immersed in the world of holistic health. Her journey into alternative medicine began through her own search for healing, after feeling underserved by conventional Western care. Discovering acupuncture was a turning point—one that not only restored her health but reshaped her understanding of what true wellness can look like.
Since earning her Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine and becoming licensed in 2012, Shannon has built and sustained a thriving private practice for over a decade. Her commitment to continued growth has led her to complete an apprenticeship in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic
Acupuncture in 2014 and to become certified in Functional Medicine in 2022. With this depth of experience, she supports a wide range of conditions, with particular focus on sports injuries, gastrointestinal health, stress and anxiety, and sleep concerns.
Shannon’s work is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience with her own evolving health journey. Her personal experiences navigating SIBO, histamine intolerance, and MCAS have shaped her interest in Functional Medicine and strengthened her ability to support patients with complex, chronic conditions. This lived perspective, combined with her clinical training, allows her to approach care with both depth and empathy. She brings a compassionate,
individualized approach to every patient, blending acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and Functional Medicine to support healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Her approach is compassionate, thoughtful, and rooted in the belief that each person’s path to health is unique.
Originally from the Southeastern United States, Shannon has called Colorado home for the past 20 years. Outside the clinic, she can be found enjoying the outdoors—rock climbing, hiking, cycling, or simply exploring the trails.