In-person acupuncture and bodywork sessions take place within my treatment space in the Loring Corners building, in the Loring Park neighborhood on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. Each session is 75 or 90 minutes, unhurried, and shaped around what your body needs that day. Naturopathic care is available in person or virtually, and you can work with me either with naturopathic care or acupuncture/bodywork or both.

As a practitioner of hands-on bodywork and acupuncture,

I see the body as physical narrative. You already know this from living in your own body: stress, the way you hold yourself, and the stories of your life all live in the same tissue. Research on fascia, the body's connective tissue, is beginning to confirm the intelligence your body has always carried.

In the clinic, I use a connective anatomy approach to arrive at your diagnosis and treatment. This lets me address the related tissues and body systems involved in your pain pattern, often revealing why a symptom in one place may be connected to another. Each session blends acupuncture and bodywork in proportions shaped by your preferences and your condition.

Techniques that I use in the clinic include:

What To Expect at Your First Appointment

Your initial appointment is 90 minutes. We begin with a 15-20 minute check-in about your current symptoms, areas of focus, and anything relevant that's come up since you completed your intake paperwork. If your concerns involve a physical pain pattern, we may do some physical assessments before moving into treatment.

Treatment takes place on a padded table with draping — the setup is similar to massage, and you are welcome to dress down to your comfort level or come in loose-fitting clothes that allow access around the arms, legs, and midsection. A table warmer is available.

I open each session with an East Asian medicine assessment — this may include pulse diagnosis, a gentle abdominal assessment, and evaluation of meridian imbalances. From there, we co-create a treatment plan based on what will be most effective and comfortable for you. This might mean acupuncture with needles or meridian work without needles if you are averse to needles. I often incorporate multiple forms of bodywork in treatment and this may include myofascial release, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, active stretching, or some combination. If you've never had acupuncture before and are uncertain about needles, there are always other options — nothing about your care requires a modality you're not comfortable with.

First visits tend to involve more dialogue as we get oriented to each other and your case. That's by design.

One patient at a time, always. My practice is structured so that I am with you for the entirety of your visit. I do not run multiple rooms or see several patients per hour. Your treatment time is dedicated specifically to you.

For more information about my acupuncture/bodywork practice please read this FAQ on Acupuncture + Bodywork.

Getting here: My in-person practice is located in the Loring Corners building at the north end of Loring Park — across from the Basilica on Hennepin Avenue. Entrance is via the historic alleyway at the back of the building. Free covered parking is available under the bridges, marked for Loring Corners patrons. Metered street parking is also available nearby.

Patients most often come to see me for pain patterns (chronic pain or musculoskeletal pain that hasn’t resolved through other treatment approaches), digestive symptoms, hormone imbalances, and stress that lives in the body. You can find the full range of what I treat on my conditions page.

Your first step towards getting started is scheduling a complimentary introductory conversation.

If you feel ready, please feel welcome to book an initial acupuncture and bodywork session. If you have questions or would like to make sure my treatment approach is the right fit, schedule a complimentary introductory call.