Nature’s Pathways
September 2015
Helping Women Through Every Step: Sacred Healing Center’s Mission for Perinatal Care in Madison
Helping others has always been a core part of who Shannon Gyles and Nicole Budeau are. Their shared passion for energy work and holistic healing led them to Chinese medicine, where they found a deeper path to support individuals through an integrative approach. Drawing from their own experiences with fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood, Shannon and Nicole are honored to make these transitions more supported and empowering for people and families in the Madison area.
“We share the same heart and vision for natural healing, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care,” says Shannon. “We joined forces to build a space that embodies that vision. We’re truly partners in how we serve the community and grow our work.”
Nicole first opened A Healer’s Hand, where Shannon practiced acupuncture. They later formed Madison Acupuncture & Holistic Health. In 2013, they reunited to establish Sacred Healing Center, combining their shared experience and a commitment to inclusive, comprehensive care. With a combined 19 years of clinical experience, Shannon and Nicole created a space that not only serves patients but also uplifts other practitioners who share their mission.
Sacred Healing Center is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and collaboration. Shannon and Nicole emphasize the importance of creating a welcoming environment where individuals feel comfortable wherever they are on their journey.
Compassionate and Comprehensive Care
Sacred Healing Center offers a range of integrative therapies and education: acupuncture and massage for fertility, pregnancy, labor induction, postpartum, therapeutic pain, and stress relief, Chinese herbal medicine, Reiki, intuitive healing, chiropractic care, nutritional and lactation consultations, natural skincare, craniosacral therapy, and massage training for pregnant couples. They also provide corporate wellness services to local businesses.
“I believe our bodies have everything they need to be well,” Nicole says. “My role is to facilitate healing by helping people reconnect with their own ability to feel better.”
Shannon adds, “Our goal is for people to feel nurtured and empowered, no matter where they are in their healing journey. We offer presence and support as they move toward wellness.”
Together, Shannon and Nicole have years of experience working with pregnant and postpartum clients. Their services help ease discomforts like back pain, sciatica, ligament tension, nausea, and insomnia. They also offer labor preparation, breech support, and gentle induction work, which can reduce the need for medical interventions.
Shannon says, “In all phases of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, stress plays a huge role. By helping reduce stress and holding space for vulnerability, we can support transformation and healing.”
Supporting Whole-Person Wellness
Acupuncture and massage are deeply therapeutic and calming. They are also powerful tools to support reproductive health before pregnancy. These therapies can help improve blood flow to reproductive organs, regulate menstruation and ovulation, and prepare the body for conception. Sacred Healing Center offers care for those navigating fertility challenges like PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, and unexplained infertility, as well as those undergoing assisted reproductive technologies.
Postpartum care is equally essential. Sacred Healing Center supports people healing from childbirth, offering care to address pain, support lactation, and reduce postpartum depression. Shannon and Nicole believe that when people prioritize their own healing during the postpartum period, they are better able to care for their families.
Inclusive, Individualized Healing
The Sacred Healing Center team includes a diverse group of practitioners who support wellness across the lifespan. Alongside Shannon, an acupuncturist and intuitive healer, and Nicole, a licensed massage therapist and Reiki master, the team includes:
- Colleen Eimerman: Licensed aesthetician and massage therapist who works with clients experiencing pain, trauma, and skin conditions
- Margaret Wertheim: Registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in women’s health through integrative nutrition
- Dr. Erin Shook: Chiropractor with a focus on neurology and soft tissue treatment, especially for pediatric and women’s health
- Patricia Smith: Occupational therapist, lactation consultant, and craniosacral therapist supporting infant feeding and neurodevelopmental needs
Sacred Healing Center welcomes individuals and families at any stage of life — from fertility to postpartum, or anyone simply seeking relief from chronic pain, stress, or health conditions like anxiety, endocrine issues, or digestive disorders.
Packages and classes are available to support wellness goals, including fertility, healthy pregnancy, labor prep, postpartum recovery, and general care.
“What we love most is walking alongside someone through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum,” Shannon shares.
“And we feel so honored when we get to meet their baby. That’s when we see the heart of our work come full circle,” Nicole adds.
Together, Shannon and Nicole continue to raise the standard for perinatal care in Madison, creating space for healing that honors the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
