I have been practicing Chinese Medicine since 1998, beginning with Shiatsu bodywork followed by acupuncture in 2000 and massage therapy in 2005.
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Since 2003 I have specialized in the unique field of Chinese Medicine Ophthalmology, utilizing unique acupoints primarily in the hands and feet.
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In 2018 I combined my two loves, skiing and eye care, and became PSIA-certified (Professional Ski Instructors of America) in the Adaptive discipline for instructing visually impaired skiers.
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After 21 years of working in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I closed my practice in April 2019 and accepted an acupuncture job in Stockholm Sweden. In August 2020 I returned home to Minnesota and am currently on hiatus from practicing and teaching.
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Education
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Licensure
Work​
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• Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture & Herbal Studies
Diploma in Acupuncture, 2000
Distinguished Alumnus honor, 2011
• Aveda Institute
Diploma in Massage Therapy, 2005
• Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study
Diploma in Shiatsu, 1998
• St. John's University (MN)
Bachelor of Arts, 1992
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• Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Licensed Acupuncturist #1171
• NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
Diplomat in Acupuncture
• AOBTA (American Org. for Bodywork Therapies of Asia)
Certified ABT (Asian Bodywork Therapist)
• PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America)
Ski Instructor, Level 1 Adaptive (Visually Impaired Skiers)
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MEDIA
• Eye Care That Begins with Hope
Natural Awakenings Magazine, May 2019
• Treating Eye Disorders with Acupuncture
Green Tea Conversations, Episode 14; April 7, 2019
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• Local Acupuncturist Heading to Sweden
Southwest Journal, page A4; February 7, 2019
• Is Acupuncture Mainstream?
Edina Advice Givers, February 22, 2018
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• What Happens When You Get Acupuncture?
Edina Advice Givers, February 22, 2018
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• Treating Degenerative Eye Disease with Acupuncture
Qiological Podcast, Episode 15; January 23, 2018
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• From Pain Relief to Clearer Vision; meet the Pindoctor
Edina Advice Givers, Episode 30; November 2, 2017
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• Clarifying Vision: Acupuncture and Degenerative Eye Disease
Everyday Acupuncture Podcast, Episode 56; May 26, 2016
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• Eye Acupuncturist Shares Vision Protocols
Determined to See blog; March 28, 2016
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• The Pindoctor Show: Mats's Acupuncture Sitcom
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• Micro-Acupuncture PDF for acupuncturists
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• Boel Acupuncture in Denmark
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• Bernell Ophthalmology Supplies
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• Precision Vision Ophthalmology Supplies
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