Shiana Ferraro, ND, MSAc
Dr. Shiana 'Shi' Ferraro is a board-certified Connecticut-licensed Naturopathic Physician and acupuncture specialist, offering virtual tele-health consultations across the country as an associate at Sky Meadow Counseling and Wellness in CT. Dr. Shi is a proud member of the Connecticut Naturopathic Physician’s Association and the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM) and her Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSAc), Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute. She also received additional mentorship in naturopathic gastroenterology after graduating. While in medical school, Dr. Shi became a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through the International Placenta and Postpartum Association. Dr. Shi also served as a UBCNM Student Representative for Priority One Nutritional Supplements, later being promoted to Naturopathic Consultant while remaining an integral part of their sales team.
Before entering medical school, Dr. Shiana Ferraro earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Pre-Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport. After graduating high school and during her undergraduate studies, she worked as a Certified Medical Assistant for various doctors across different specialties. During this time, she also contributed to continuing education conferences, lobbying efforts for the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians, independent medical lectures, and conducted 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.
