Valerie (she/her and they/them pronouns) aims to provide a compassionate and collaborative space for clients to connect with their body through restorative touch. With their training in therapeutic and relaxation massage, as well as craniosacral therapy, Valerie offers a range of techniques to adults experiencing pain, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation. Grounded in a curiosity for the mysterious capacity of the body to heal itself, Valerie’s approach is gentle and invites clients to reconnect with the innate safety of their own body. Clients can expect Valerie to provide a trauma-informed, transparent space that is evidence-based, prioritizing the autonomy and unique needs of each individual.

Valerie’s presence and practice is informed by her experience as a white, queer, neurodivergent human that grew up in Minneapolis, having lived with chronic pain for many years. She has studied craniosacral therapy through the Heartwood Institute of Integrative Medicine. She has had the privilege of working with many types of clients in her time as a massage student at Northwestern Health Sciences University, from patients in the MN Oncology infusion room, to post-stroke survivors, to those simply seeking relief from muscle tension or stress. She has special interest in chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, post-viral, and chronic pain management.

In their free time Valerie enjoys spending time in nature, at the gym, making art and music, dancing, and spending time with her partner, friends and family.

Qualifications:

-Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB), certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

-Associates of Applied Science in Massage Therapy, Northwestern Health Sciences University

-Certificate in Therapeutic Massage, Northwestern Health Sciences University

-BA in Studio Art and Film Studies, St Olaf College

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Kim’s approach to integrative medicine supports the whole self: mind, body, and spirit. Through her training and her own personal journey, she has seen how Traditional Chinese Medicine can give people a new lease on health and life. Although she enjoys treating all conditions, Kim has special interest in neuropathy, sciatica, back pain, knee pain, Bell’s Palsy, stroke recovery, emotional imbalances such as anxiety and depression, trauma, insomnia, menopausal issues, chronic pain management, stress management, oncology support and fertility for same sex couples. She has experience practicing in traditional clinics, hospital in-patient, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in-patient and out-patient, as well as community style clinics. Prior to becoming a health professional, she was a computer programmer in the corporate world. Kim also spent more than a decade working overseas as a humanitarian aid worker in Afghanistan and Pakistan. These life experiences helped her see first-hand how stress and trauma affect health. Kim is passionate about social justice issues and committed to her faith community. She finds pleasure and refreshment in almost anything outdoors: hanging in a hammock, biking, kayaking, camping, and walking her Goldendoodle dog, to name a few. In addition, yoga and meditation practices help her navigate her own life.

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“My approach to healing is rooted in empathy, optimism, and trust in the body’s innate wisdom. True and lasting change is indeed possible.”

Amy is a dedicated health and wellness coach and bodywork practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She holds a B.S. in Holistic Health & Wellness from Metropolitan State University and is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC- HWC), a Mayo Clinic Health and Wellness Certified Coach, and a CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) Facilitator. Amy also has specialized coaching certifications in Diabetes, Tobacco Cessation, Pain Science, Clinical Patient Care, and Behavioral Science.

As the creator of Mayo Clinic’s first primary care wellness coaching program, she has worked extensively in clinical, corporate, digital, and private practice settings, empowering clients to build habits and make lifestyle changes that foster resilience and well-being. Her sessions emphasize attunement to the body’s needs, and she finds particular joy in supporting clients through bodywork and lifestyle coaching. Outside of work, you can find Amy walking her dog in the woods or savoring an Americano coffee.

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Andrea specializes in treating PMS, infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, digestive disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and chronic pain. Andrea became interested in alternative medicine in her early twenties and quickly fell in love with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has a passion for integrating ancient practices such as acupuncture and cupping with functional medicine to provide patients with a truly personalized care plan. She has experience treating patients in a variety of clinical settings including in-patient hospital, community style, functional medicine and integrative health. Andrea uses a combination of acupuncture, cupping, electrostimulation and diet/lifestyle recommendations to structure a unique treatment plan for each one of her patients. She believes in supporting the body’s natural ability to heal with minimally invasive treatments and lifestyle changes. When she isn’t treating patients, she enjoys listening to live music and exploring state parks with her husband and two dogs.

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Kristianne Schultz has her clinical doctorate in traditional Chinese medicine, practicing acupuncture since 2009. Her practical experience is working in a hospital-based system in both acute and clinical care. She enjoys working with all imbalances; “The body is a fascinating vehicle. In traditional Asian medicine we believe there are three factors that need to be intact; mind, body and spirit. If one aspect is off, they all may eventually become off, and that is when disease and/or imbalance occurs.”

Kristianne earned her Master’s degree in Traditional Asian Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2008, and her clinical doctorate from The American Academy of Health and Wellness in 2018. She has been serving as Adjunct Faculty at NWHSU since 2012. In 2009 Kristianne attended three weeks at Tianjin University in Tianjin China, studying with some of the most famous TCM physicians in modern-day China who specialize in stroke protocols. “Even though I am fortunate enough to be schooled in this medicine, I am a student for life, with my patients are my greatest teachers. Everyday I learn something new, whether it is something I learned from a patient, or a treatment strategy another provider brings into our practice. I strongly believe that I am doing 20% of the work and that my patient’s—mind, body and soul is doing 80%. I want my patients to know that their bodies can feel better, and if they do, it is their body that did the work, it just simply needed the reminder.

Kristianne enjoys complex cases, with many referrals being patients who struggle with chronic pain and other chronic symptoms. “I enjoy a challenge and feel honored every day a patient chooses me to be a part of their healing process.” Working within a hospital-based system has afforded Kristianne to become familiar with the treatment of idiopathic diseases, syndromes and complex pain. When patients feel frustrated that they have not found relief in the Western medicine system approach, Kristianne strongly believes that the integration of mind, body and spirit provides the patient with rebalance, and then in turn with rebalance comes the healing.

Kristianne is also a certified emergency medicine technician and has served as a firefighter for two years. “I loved the opportunity to work alongside of some of the best humans in emergent situations—it provided me a deeper sense in humanity, wellness and the importance of community.”

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Kelly’s pronouns are she/her. Kelly holds a Master of Science degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City. Kelly has studied under many acupuncture masters including Kiiko Matsumoto, Arya Nielsen, Tom Bisio, and Lori Dechar. She is NCCAOM certified and licensed in MN. Kelly had a private practice in Brooklyn until 2015 where she worked on all manner of patients, both in private sessions and a bustling community acupuncture setting. Kelly has worked in community clinics to treat thousands of patients for a wide range of conditions since 2007, employing acupuncture, myofascial release (trigger points), cupping, and gua sha. Kelly has a strong background in sports medicine acupuncture, especially for dancers. She has been the acupuncturist for many dancers associated with Trisha Brown, Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris, and Bill T. Jones dance companies in NYC, as well as a multitude of professional musicians (your body is part of your instrument!). She also has a special interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community, scar mobilization, and pregnant people. Kelly’s work is strongly trauma-informed. She is a twin mom and an avid knitter, gluten free baker, and stained glass maker.

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