Senior Clinician, Integrative and Complimentary Medicine
Dr. Shannon DiCarlo RN LAc DACM
About
Dr. DiCarlo has a unique background, combining extensive knowledge of both modern medicine and integrative therapies. She began her career as an RN in the Trauma Surgery department at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital and NYU Medical Center. Later, Dr. DiCarlo focused her career on Integrative Medicine and earned a Doctoral degree from Pacific College of Health and Science in New York, NY. She went on to coordinate the Integrative Oncology department at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where she led IRB-supported research on the success of acupuncture and integrative therapies on patients receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Dr. DiCarlo has lectured at various hospitals throughout the United States on the benefits and treatment protocols regarding acupuncture and internal electrostimulation for the pain management of both acute and chronic pain conditions. With over two decades of experience, Dr. DiCarlo has successfully treated even the most difficult diagnosis and prolonged pain cases.
Specialty and clinical focus
Primary specialties, advanced expertise, populations treated, procedures performed
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Oncology and Chronic Disease
- Sports Medicine and Athletic Recovery
Education
Schools, degrees, honors
- University of Scranton - Nursing
- Pacific College of Health and Science - Acupuncture and Herbology
Training and certifications
- Board Certified in Nursing, Acupuncture and Herbology
Clinical philosophy and care approach
- Integrated approach
- Focus on quality of life
- Prevention-centered care
Key conditions treated
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Chronic Disease (digestion, autoimmune, oncology, sleep disturbance, mental health)
Personal interests outside the office
- Dr DiCarlo enjoys trying new restaurants with friends, playing in a cornhole league, and vacationing with her daughter.
