Shiana Ferraro, ND, MSAc
Dr. Shiana “Shi” Ferraro is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, acupuncture specialist, and a proud member of the Connecticut Naturopathic Physician’s Association and the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Shi earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM), and her Master of Science in Acupuncture (MS), Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute. While in medical school, she also became a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through the International Placenta and Postpartum Association. After working some years as a UBCNM Student Representative for Priority One Nutritional Supplements, she was later promoted to Naturopathic Consultant and remains a proud member of their sales team.
Prior to enrolling in naturopathic medical school, Dr. Shi earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Pre-Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport. Upon graduating high school, and during her undergraduate studies, she worked in the healthcare field as a Certified Medical Assistant for multiple types of doctors in different areas of speciality. During that time, she also assisted with continuing education conferences and lobbying efforts for the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians, independent medical lectures, and conducting research for Dr. Doni Wilson’s book, The Stress Remedy.
Dr. Shi considers the fields of naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine to be her calling, with principles that align with her own beliefs and moral standards around medicine and healthy living. Utilizing various testing methods, Dr. Shi works as a personal health detective to uncover the underlying root causes of her patients ailments. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with patients, helping them understand how their health concerns are connected and how her personalized holistic recommendations address both their symptoms and root cause.
Most days, you can find Dr. Shi working, reading up on the latest research, making healthy foods and natural medicines taste delicious in the kitchen, and tending to her plants. In her free time, she also loves visiting her nieces (and sister), staying active outdoors, attending music and comedy shows, taking nature photos, or creating art.
