MEET OUR ACUPUNCTURISTS

DR. SHAMUS CLANCEY DACM, L.ac
Shamus is a doctor of acupuncture and Eastern medicine with over two decades of experience in holistic healthcare. He holds a doctorate from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture at Northeast College of Health Sciences. Additionally, he completed advanced Chinese herbal medicine training at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies in Philadelphia, PA.

His journey into Eastern medicine began when an acupuncture clinic opened just steps from his childhood home, sparking a lifelong passion for holistic health. Over the years, he has studied extensively, including medical Qi Gong under 5th-generation acupuncturist and Qi Gong master Grandmaster Tzu Kuo Shih, OMD, L.Ac.

As the founder of ACU 585 in Brighton, NY, Shamus is dedicated to helping patients achieve their wellness goals through personalized, evidence-based care. His approach blends traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques, including sound therapy, to promote vitality and balance.

Outside his practice, Shamus is a certified Permaculture designer and embraces sustainable living on his homestead in Bristol, NY, where he shares life with his partner Jacki, three dogs, a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and a lively flock of chickens.

DR. JACKI FICHTNER DACM, L.AC
Dr. Jacki specializes in women's health and fertility at ACU 585.

She employs a variety of modalities to help patients restore balance and achieve their health goals, with a deep passion for reproductive medicine and women’s health throughout all life cycles. In addition to co-running the ACU 585 clinic, Jacki has valuable experience working on-site at CNY Fertility Center, where she integrated acupuncture with modern reproductive technology.

Background

Jacki’s interest in women’s health began with her own journey of managing severe menstrual pain. Seeking alternative and non-hormonal solutions, she discovered acupuncture—a medical system that transformed her perspective on health and inspired her to shift careers from Speech Pathology to Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

Jacki believes wholeheartedly in the power of acupuncture to address women’s health concerns, especially in areas where patients often feel unheard or limited by biomedical options. Her mission is to empower women, fostering healing with compassion, love, and support.

Jacki earned her master’s degree from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture, graduating with honors in 2016. She continued her herbal medicine training at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies and completed her doctoral degree at Pacific College of Health & Sciences. She has been in private practice since 2016 and spent three years working part-time on-site at CNY Fertility Center.

Proudly serving the greater Rochester community where she was born and raised, Jacki lives in Bristol, NY, with her partner Shamus, their cat, and three dogs. She enjoys books, the great outdoors, kindness, breweries, and cheering for Buffalo sports teams (Go Bills, Go Sabres!).

BOOKING

If you'd like to book a session, simply use any of the booking links to schedule.

If you have specific questions or would like to meet with us first, we're happy to chat! The best way to do so is by scheduling a 15-minute virtual consult through the booking page.

•• You can also call, email, or text. Please note, as a small, self-run clinic, we wear many hats, so there may be a slight delay in our response. We typically get back within 24-48 hours. If you have a serious medical issue or emergency, please contact your PCP or dial 911.

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