Mike is a licensed acupuncturist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. He is nationally certified by the National Commission Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He attended a rigorous four-year program at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN where he received a Master’s Degree of Acupuncture and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hamline University.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Mike Ackerman has clinical experience interning as an acupuncturist at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview. Mike treated post-op surgery patients, oncology patients, organ transplant recipients, and immunocompromised patients. He has experience treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions such as pain, digestive issues, stress-related issues, insomnia, allergies, asthma, anxiety, and depression.
Mike also worked for the University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview for 9 years as a patient care coordinator, working closely with patients alongside their care team coordinating their medical care. Mike’s background has given him a strong understanding of both Eastern and Western medicine. This foundation allows him to provide a more holistic approach to patient care.
When he does not treat patients, Mike enjoys time with friends and family, traveling, hiking, fishing, other outdoor activities, watching movies, and reading.
Mike specializes in:
| back pain |
| neck pain |
| acute and chronic pain |
| musculoskeletal pain |
| sports injuries/ joint pain |
| headaches |
Licensed Acupuncturist
Caitlin graduated from AAAOM in 2020 with her master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She works on general health with experience in pain conditions, mental health, women’s health, and more. Caitlin is passionate about Chinese herbal medicine after it helped her tremendously on her own health journey. In her free time she likes to care for her three cats and four chickens with her husband.
Leslie is a licensed massage therapist and holds a Masters in Oriental Medicine. She is trained in sports mobility, deep tissue, myofascial release, craniosacral, energy healing, reflexology, Swedish, and trigger therapy. She takes her time with each client, getting to know them to provide the best care possible. Her massages are intuitive, effective, healing, and relaxing.
Leslie is also a Yoga and Meditation Master, who loves hiking gardening and spending lots of time in nature with her Husky’s.
Julie completed the massage therapy program at Aveda institute in Minneapolis. She specializes in deep tissue neck, shoulders, and low back, and often incorporates other modalities depending on the specific needs of the client. She also does prenatal massage, injury care, sports massage, Swedish massage, and hot stones. She is knowledgeable on how all the muscles work together in the body and enjoys getting to the root cause of any pain you may be experiencing.
Tavia is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in neuromuscular therapy & deep tissue massage. Former small business owner from Montana, newly wed & dog mom. Practicing massage therapy since 2016 throughout Montana. Recently moved to MN in July 2023 with my husband for his career. I have always had a strong pull to help people and this career has allowed me to be a direct influence on the well being of others. Looking forward to serving the Blaine MN community.
Krista graduated from St. Paul College in 2015 with 500 hours of training. She specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, prenatal, and hot stone massage. Krista also enjoys incorporating cupping into the massage to better assist in releasing tension in problem areas.
JulieAnne has been a massage therapist for 26 years graduating from Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy in Minneapolis. She is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy and works with clients to ease stress and tension throughout their body. JulieAnne incorporates light stretching, trigger point therapy, deep tissue and other modalities as the need arises to bring about the greatest relief for her client.
Grace graduated from Aveda Institute in Minneapolis receiving certification for Massage Therapy. She combines Swedish and Deep tissue techniques to customize a unique healing massage. Grace is pursuing ongoing massage modality training in order to provide well rounded care.
