Nancy Sherman

Acupuncturist

Nancy loves to use her acupuncture skills to help people along a path of self-healing and wellness.  Remedies that promote health from within and focus on the entire person are her passion.  Often a state of good health can come from small simple changes that are natural and inherent in a person if we can provide guidance to the body, mind and spirit to move toward energetic balance and harmony.  Listening to patients, helping them feel better and move toward a healthy life makes her job a joy.

Nancy graduated from the UW with a BA in East Asian Studies then enjoyed a 25-year career as a travel professional.  She traveled to destinations all over the world, including China in 1978 with one of the earliest American tourist groups.  She was a tour escort and passenger sales agent for an international airline, a cruise line and tour companies.  Nancy then decided to go into medicine and returned to her lifelong interest in Chinese culture by studying the healing art of acupuncture, earning her Master of Acupuncture at Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in 2001.  She has practiced in a wide variety of settings including integrated clinics, public health, community clinics and as a volunteer provider. 

Nancy is an experienced practitioner who treats patients for conditions such as pain, headaches, insomnia, digestive disorders, fatigue, menstrual disorders, pregnancy care and adjunctive care for cancer patients.  She has a special interest in mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and has worked as s staff provider and volunteer in public health clinics that treat people coping with mental health/emotional problems and addiction.  Other continuing education and special training have included sound therapy, Qi gong, facial rejuvenation and acupuncture point injection therapy.   

Nancy and her husband moved to Tacoma (her childhood home) 5 years ago from Seattle to enjoy a quieter, slower-paced lifestyle.  She is very happy here, loves her new home and life with her musician husband (Brad), standard poodle (Fredi), and nearby family.

Outside of acupuncture practice, Nancy’s interests and activities include music, art, theatre, tennis, daily walks and day-hiking.  She is an avid believer in the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, has practiced for 25 years, studies regularly with Richard Schachtel (The Center for Yoga of Seattle) in the Iyengar tradition and is a Registered Yoga Trainer.  She often will advise and teach poses to people who need help with alignment, relaxation and self-care for pain.

She believes her opportunities as an acupuncturist to listen to people, help them feel better, and have a healthier life with less pain is truly a gift she receives every day from her patients. 

What Patients say?

“I had reached a plateau on healing several chronic issues when I discovered Nancy Paine Sherman and acupuncture. Her thoughtful approach, understanding my particular issues, and her careful application of treatment were keys to unlocking positive changes in my body. She allayed any apprehensions by our first meeting, answered all questions thoroughly, and I found myself so comfortable and trusting in her care, and so thrilled with the results, that I am now disappointed in the fact that I no longer require the same frequency of visits.”

Cat G.

“I have been a patient of Nancy Paine Sherman for over 20 years and I can recommend her without hesitation! She is extremely intelligent and cares deeply about her patients. I came to her with chronic arthritis pain, insomnia and migraines – I had been suffering from all the above for over a decade. She helped me with Acupuncture, moxa, some good yoga poses to help stretch things out and, even though I am not miraculously healed from everything, my quality of life improved significantly with her help! I also noticed while receiving regular treatments, I would rarely get colds/flu and felt energetically clearer and more grounded. Side benefit for sure!”

S.S,

“As a professional musician I have always dealt with stage fright. After pre-performance acupuncture treatments with Nancy, I’m calmer than I’ve ever been while performing. Instead of a pounding heart and sweaty palms and face, I feel relaxed, confident and focused. Without the distraction of my anxiety symptoms, I am able to fully concentrate on the music and perform optimally.”

Brad S.

“I am a firm believer in the benefits of Acupuncture. After years of chronic back pain; trying massage, physical therapy, chiropractic care, using prescription pain medication and muscle relaxants, I was finally able to get permanent relief from acupuncture. I noticed significant improvement after only one visit. Acupuncture has helped with the back pain, jaw pain due to stress and grinding, hand pain related to computer use, and a knee injury. I love Nancy Paine Sherman, she is an excellent listener, she listens with empathy and sincerity.”

Lisa