Practitioners

Acupuncture: Sharon McIlwaine, L.Ac.

To make an appointment call Breathing Light at 802-229-2290 or email Sharon

Sharon is a nationally licensed acupuncturist with 20 years of experience treating men, women and children of all ages. Though she is a general practitioner, she does have specialties as outlined below:

Orthopedic and Sports Acupuncture: Sharon's background as a professional dancer informs her work with athletes, dancers and others. Acupuncture is used to maintain peak performance by treating injuries before they become chronic, nagging disabilities. If you are experiencing an injury, acupuncture can speed recovery drastically. If surgery becomes necessary, acupuncture can help restore you to peak performance. Best of all, acupuncture can be used as a maintenance method to help keep you from experiencing injury in the first place. Acupuncture helps anyone with generalized hip, back, neck and shoulder pain whether one is an athlete or not.

Women's Health: Nurturing women is an integral part of Sharon's practice. Acupuncture is tremendously effective in the treatment of menstrual cycle irregularity and pain. It is also deeply supportive for women experiencing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and emotional/hormonal imbalances. Acupuncture can ease the fluctuations of these aspects of your life and help you feel more grounded.

Acupuncture for Stress Relief: Acupuncture sessions are a way to release stress and tension from the body both physically and mentally. Sharon uses a combination of massage, warmth and acupuncture to encourage the layers of tension in your body to fall away, leaving you feeling refreshed and resilient after your session. Regular treatment is tremendously supportive during challenging periods in your life or simply to combat the ongoing every day stresses that you may face.

Your initial visit consists of an hour and a half intake during which your practitioner will gather information about your health history as well as details about your present condition. This info becomes instrumental to your diagnosis and treatment plan. You will receive a treatment on your first visit. Sharon may make lifestyle recommendations to assist you on your path to vibrant health and well being.

Sharon welcomes you to Breathing Light!

Acupuncture: Pamela Brady, MA., L.Ac.

For more information, to make an appointment, or to register for a class, contact Pamela at 802-229-1800 or via email

Pamela is an Acupuncturist, Sound Healer and Qigong Instructor who has practiced in Central Vermont for 26 years.

She graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture and received advanced clinical training in Hangzhou, China. For the past 15 years Pamela has integrated Sound Healing into her Traditional Chinese Medical Practice.

She is an Acutonics practitioner and instructor receiving her extensive training from The Kairos Institute of Sound Healing in New Mexico. Having studied with Qigong Masters in China and France, Pamela teaches Qigong both locally and internationally.

As a general Acupuncturist, Pamela addresses a wide variety of conditions in her practice including: acute and chronic pain; allergies; depression, anxiety and stress; autoimmune illnesses, women's menstrual, reproductive and menopausal concerns; headaches, migraines and sports injuries.

She specializes in Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation, a natural treatment of acupuncture and chinese herbal masks designed to lift and firm facial skin and muscles. Ear acupuncture or Auricular Therapy, is a specialty by which Pamela effectively treats drug addiction and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Pamela is at Breathing Light on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She teaches Qigong on Thursdays from Noon to 1pm at the Breathing Light Studio.

Massage: Emily Gatewood

To make an appointment call Breathing Light at 802-229-2290 or email Emily

Emily began her practice in 1999 after graduation from the Stillpoint School of Massage. Since then, she has worked in spa and healthcare settings, wellness centers and offer in-home private sessions. Currently, she is enrolled in a 500 hour Yoga Therapy program and in the future hopes to intertwine these two forms of healing.

The foundation of her bodywork blend is based on a deeply relaxing deep tissue style massage. She incorporate many techniques used in sports massage, such as neuromuscular therapies, passive stretching and work to support and stimulate the circulatory system. She also practices pre and post natal massage and traditional Thai Massage practiced on a floor mat.

Each session is unique and specific to you; emphasizing your preferences, needs, injuries and concerns.