About Us

Dr. Shadi Arbabian, D. Ac., L. Ac.

Dr. Shadi Arbabian earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Maryland, with a goal of pursuing a career in healthcare and making positive contributions to her community. She went on to earn her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Acupuncture, accumulating over 3,000 hours of combined theoretical and clinical training. This extensive knowledge and experience enables her to provide exceptional care for her patients.

Her passion for Chinese Medicine was ignited while working at an HIV/AIDS research center. There, Dr. Arbabian developed a deep interest in serving individuals and spending one-on-one time with patients. She found immense value in listening to their needs and supporting them on their wellness journeys. It was during this time that she learned the importance of being an active listener, which laid the foundation for her becoming a healer. She discovered how powerful words can be in guiding patients toward healing.

Dr. Arbabian practices two styles of acupuncture: Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Five Element Acupuncture focuses on balancing emotions and nurturing the spirit, while TCM emphasizes addressing patterns of disharmony. Both approaches aim to relieve pain and promote healing by balancing the Yin and Yang on the levels of body, mind, and spirit. Through her treatments, Dr. Arbabian helps restore the smooth flow of energy, or “Qi.”

At HeavenlyWell, Dr. Arbabian takes a holistic approach to patient care, addressing the root cause of illnesses rather than just the symptoms. She believes that “Healing Begins Within,” and her goal is to guide her patients on their journey toward self-healing and overall wellness.

• Member of the Maryland Acupuncture Society since November 2018.
• Certified in Clean Needle Technique since September 2018.
• Certified in NADA “Ear Acupuncture” since October 2018.
• Certified in Traditional Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation, Facial Cupping, Facial Gua Sha, and Microneedle Dermal Roller since April 2019.

Areas of Specialty:
Women’s Health, Infertility, Mental Health, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, PTSD, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Headaches, Migraines, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Allergies, and Weight Management.