From a young age Shelby has fostered a romanticized vision of a world where every individual effortlessly navigated life in alignment with their truest path. This idealized concept held within it the promise of achieving internal balance, true happiness, and even global harmony—an idea that Shelby found incredibly appealing.
Deeply ingrained in Shelby's core is the belief that obstacles, whether physical, mental, or spiritual, could cause us deviations from our intended path or keeping us from reaching our full potential. It is from that place that Mount Sunny was created-working to remove these blockages, we can gain a clear and unobstructed view of our truest self and highest purpose.
Shelby has a deep appreciation for Traditional Chinese Medicine healing practices rooted in nature and the profound interconnectedness between humans and the natural world. To Shelby, these time-honored traditions held the promise of providing the necessary guidance and support to unlock the transformative power within and reconnect with their truest self.
Growing up scared of needles herself, Shelby offers a painless technique when providing acupuncture treatments with most patients being surprised at how little they feel the insertion.
Shelby Ramirez has earned her license and board certification in Acupuncture and Herbology from the Acupuncture Board of Arizona.
She received her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, California, as well as a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine degree from Dongguk University of Los Angeles, California where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was honored with the leadership award.
Shelby also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University, is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, and has completed courses in Reiki. Always having a passion for healing others and natural medicine, Shelby found her calling through her studies at ASU when introduced to Eastern Medicine.
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Dr. Frederica Crafts
DAOM L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Ayurvedic Therapist
As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Body Therapist, Dr. Frederica offers healing treatments through the modalities of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Marma.
Dr. Frederica is passionate about supporting all aspects of mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Her own journey of healing led her to specialize in women's health, sports medicine, and facial rejuvenation. She believes that we should all live with balanced hormones, a pain-free body, and a radiant face, all emanating from within a true heart. Frederica's mission is to empower her patients to feel confident in their radiance—from the inside out.
Dr. Crafts completed her education at Five Branches University, where she earned her doctorate in Chinese Medicine.
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Dr. Nash is a holistically minded Doctor of Acupuncture rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with more than seven years of hands-on clinical experience. She is skilled in classical acupuncture techniques as well as energy-based healing practices and holistic patient education.
Her care is integrative and patient-centered—supporting the whole person with a focus on long-term wellness and meaningful healing outcomes. As both a Reiki Master and a certified doula, Dr. Nash offers a uniquely supportive approach to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, women’s health, stress, and pain management.
Dr. Nash is a holistically minded Doctor of Acupuncture with over seven years of clinical experience, certified as a Reiki Master and Doula. Her integrative approach combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy healing, and patient-centered care to support fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, women’s health, stress, and pain management.
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Julia welcomes everyone into her practice with gentle curiosity, meeting each person exactly where they are in body, heart, and season of life. She believes wellness is not a destination to be reached but a relationship to be nurtured, and her work is rooted in creating a space where people feel seen, safe, and supported as their own healing unfolds.
Her approach weaves together acupuncture with cupping, tuina, gua sha, electro-stimulation, manual lymphatic drainage, and holistic facial therapies to encourage circulation, calm the nervous system, and invite the body back to its natural rhythm. She offers personalized care for chronic pain, stress, fertility support, and overall wellbeing, guided by the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a deep respect for the intelligence of the body.
Her intention is to help restore balance and vitality so each person can move through life with more ease, clarity, and connection to themselves. She believes that when the body is listened to with patience and compassion, it remembers how to heal, and that remembrance is where true transformation begins.
Julia is a licensed acupuncturist holding a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. She is nationally certified through the NCCAOM with her Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl.Ac.) and state licensure (LAc.).
Beyond acupuncture, Julia brings a diverse range of healing modalities to her practice — including microneedling, facial rejuvenation, light therapy, lymphatic drainage, and sound healing.
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Connie brings a wealth of experience and a gentle touch to Mount Sunny. As a licensed medical massage therapist and manual lymphatic drainage therapist, Connie has spent years perfecting a variety of healing modalities. She creates a safe and nurturing space where clients can reconnect with their bodies and find balance amidst the stresses of daily life.
Her approach to massage therapy is a harmonious blend of mind, body, and soul, offering a transformative experience that promotes enhanced mobility and well-being. Connie’s dedication to fostering tranquility and serenity is at the heart of her practice, making every session a step towards a more balanced and harmonious self.
Connie is a a licensed medical massage therapist and manual lymphatic drainage therapist
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Lara, a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing for over two decades, brings a grounded and nurturing presence to Mount Sunny. She studied Exercise Science and Dance at Arizona State University before training in massage therapy at SWIHA, blending her deep understanding of movement and body mechanics with hands-on healing.
Her diverse background includes working in yoga studios and resorts across the valley, where she has supported people through every stage of life. Drawing on a wide range of modalities—prenatal massage, cupping, aromatherapy, Thai, and therapeutic massage—Lara offers a deeply personalized approach.
Her years of experience allow her to listen closely to the body’s rhythms and provide care that restores balance, eases tension, and invites renewal.
Lara is a a licensed medical massage therapist and manual lymphatic drainage therapist. She is currently studying sound healing as well.
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