Dr. Beth Schoon
About Dr. Elizabeth Schoon, D.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Dr. Elizabeth Schoon is a Doctor of Acupuncture and nationally board-certified Diplomate of Acupuncture who specializes in helping patients recover from complex, chronic, and often misunderstood health conditions. As the founder of Integrative Pain Relief in Hilton Head Island, she combines advanced acupuncture techniques, functional medicine principles, and hands-on therapies to address the root causes of pain, inflammation, and chronic illness.
Dr. Schoon received her Doctorate in Acupuncture from Five Branches University and her Master’s degree from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, two of the nation’s most respected institutions for integrative and East-West medicine.
She has completed advanced specialty training in MicroAcupuncture Therapy with internationally recognized expert Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, focusing on the treatment of degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. This highly specialized technique uses precise acupuncture points around the eyes and nervous system to stimulate circulation, support retinal function, and improve neurological communication between the eyes and brain. Dr. Schoon is one of the few practitioners in the region offering this advanced therapy.
Dr. Schoon is also extensively trained in Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) under Dr. Nader Soliman, the physician who developed this groundbreaking technique. SAAT is a gentle yet powerful acupuncture treatment designed to retrain the nervous system’s response to allergens. It has shown remarkable success in treating environmental allergies, food sensitivities, mast cell activation, and Alpha-Gal syndrome. Many patients experience significant and long-lasting relief with minimal treatment, making it a transformative option for those who have struggled with chronic allergy symptoms.
In addition to her acupuncture expertise, Dr. Schoon has trained directly under John F. Barnes, PT, the world-renowned pioneer of Myofascial Release Therapy. She integrates myofascial release, massage therapy, and nervous system regulation techniques to address structural restrictions, chronic pain patterns, and long-standing tension held within the body.
Her clinical focus includes chronic pain, neuropathy, allergies and Alpha-Gal syndrome, degenerative eye diseases, chronic fatigue, mold illness, inflammatory conditions, and addiction recovery support. She also works with BriteLife Recovery Center, helping patients restore nervous system balance and support long-term healing.
Her passion for this work is deeply personal. After experiencing her own chronic illness and finding profound healing through acupuncture when conventional treatments failed, she dedicated her life to helping others experience the same restoration of health and hope.
Dr. Schoon has been honored with the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Acupuncturist for five consecutive years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.