Shen Acupuncture + Herbal Studio

03/29/2022

This is a poem by the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Han from his book No Death, No Fear. It has come to mean a lot to me over the last week as I sat my latest silent seven- day meditation retreat.

It is a beautiful reminder to join life where it happens, in the here and in the now. This home is solid, still and peaceful while somehow also free and gleaming with possibility. Our connection with our own “ultimate” brings a passion and a fire to our practice and to our life.

To know these things first-hand is to be ALIVE each day, minute, and moment.

I have made it a practice to repeat this poem to myself every time I feel disconnected to the present moment and each time, it brings me home.

If you feel drawn to this poem, perhaps you will find value in reading this entire book. I would be delighted to discuss it with you.
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Dr. Kirsten Kruse

02/25/2022

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02/17/2022

Dr. Kruse here. I just finished a wonderful treatment with Dr. Guan, and our treatment rooms are such a lovely place to relax if I do say so myself. ✨☺️ Some patients have said that with our big windows and heat lamps, they like to pretend they are on a sunny beach during their treatment 🌞

02/10/2022

When we put our logo up on the wall, our place really started to feel like home. Shén means spirit in Chinese and perfectly encompasses our passion for treating the spirit of every patient that walks through our door.

02/01/2022

Let’s start the clinic tour!

For years I’ve dreamed of creating my dream clinic, and in 2021 this came to fruition.

I wanted something that felt light and airy, yet inviting. I wanted to feel inspired every day when I walked into work. Most importantly, I wanted a beautiful place for our patients to rest while they carve time out of their busy lives to care for themselves.

I enlisted the help of my best friend, and very talented designer who brought this vision to life. She brings intention and meaning to each piece of her designs. It was a very special process that filled these walls with friendship, love, and good vibes.

Our clinic has four treatment rooms and one meditation room. Stay tuned as we explore the rest of the space!

01/29/2022

Meet Benjamin, our Director of Meditation and Mindfulness.

Benjamin is a dedicated meditation practitioner and instructor based in Minneapolis. He regularly leads meditation classes and retreats at Minneapolis Insight Meditation Community (link in bio). He has a passion for studying classical Buddhism and integrating it with a contemporary, urban lifestyle. He has trained to lead secular and Buddhist meditation offerings at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, University of Minnesota, and United Theological Seminary. Benjamin recently left a decade-long entrepreneurial career to focus full-time on practicing and sharing meditation.

Benjamin freely offers meditation sessions at Shén for people from all religious and cultural backgrounds. He works with individuals to start, deepen, or integrate their meditation practice. He is currently on a two-month meditation retreat and will be available for individual meditation sessions again in March 2022 (schedule to link in bio). In the meantime look out for other meditation events coming to Shen!

01/26/2022

A few decorations going up around the clinic to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. 2022 is the year of the tiger! 🐅 ❤️

01/16/2022

The introductions continue: Meet Rachel, our Patient Services & Office Coordinator!

Rachel is the first face you see when you walk through the clinic doors, so you will always be greeted with warmth and kindness. She strives to create an inclusive space where all feel welcome and finds simple pleasure in putting a smile on someone’s face or helping them discover something new.

Rachel has an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Herbal Studies plus Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from MCTC. She also completed Yoga Teacher Training with Radiant Life Yoga. In her free time she enjoys connecting with loved ones, playing with her puppy Maisie, being in nature identifying and harvesting plants, thrifting, and relaxing with a cup of herbal tea.

01/15/2022

A belated introduction to our newest Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Dr. Di Guan.

Dr. Guan grew up in the Shandong Province of China and her fascination with ancient Chinese culture and its Daoist roots led her to pursue a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Guan completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in China and went on to perform acupuncture in renowned TCM hospitals. Excited to further pursue TCM mastery and explore a new culture, she then moved to America to complete her Doctorate degree.

In practice, Dr. Guan draws inspiration from the the classical texts of Daoism, Confucianism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a personal philosophy, Dr. Guan believes in the Golden Mean within Confucianism. One is to maintain balance and harmony by directing the mind to a state of constant equilibrium, an unwobbling pivot. As Dr. Guan brings this state of equilibrium into the treatment room, an equilibrium within the patient follows suit. Within TCM, this manifests as the perfect balance between Yin and Yang, bringing immense healing to the individual.

Dr. Guan finds great joy in helping her patients heal their ailments through the profound wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With the mind and body balanced, her patients become a modest and gentle person with a disposition as graceful as the luster of jade.

Dr. Guan is accepting new patients! To read her full bio or book an appointment, head to our website www.shen.mn.

12/14/2021

Today is the last day to vote in the best of 2021 awards! It is already an honor to be nominated but if you’d like to continue to shower us with love, please click the link in our bio or go to twincitiescollective.com to vote! Choose Shen Acupuncture in the Chiropractor/Holistic Health Practitioner category. We appreciate you!!! 💫💕

11/27/2021

Thank you to all of our lovely patients who continue to trust us with your care! Here are a couple of ways to give us some extra love on this Small Business Saturday:
💫Write us a review on Google and/or Facebook.
💫Buy your loved one a gift card to Shen at the link in our bio.
💫Tell your friends about us!

With gratitude,

The Shen Team

08/25/2021

Progress pictures! It has been so fun watching this place transform. Can’t wait for the final reveal as things come together the next few weeks! Stay tuned for a grand opening event this Fall!

08/09/2021

The remodel is complete a month ahead of schedule! This is the blank canvas we are giving to to come in and do her design magic✨✨✨

07/28/2021

🚧Construction progress at Shen Studio! 🚧
We are eagerly awaiting for construction to finish in Shen’s new studio. The contractor told us today they are about a month ahead of schedule and we will likely be in next week! When does that ever happen?!
While we wait, we are grateful for the beautiful temporary space the Highlight Center has provided for us. ✨
Updates to follow!

07/26/2021

07/21/2021

We’ve moved to the Highlight Center in Northeast Minneapolis!
We are so excited to join our new neighbors and in our lively new neighborhood!
Current patients, you will receive details and instructions for the free parking lot in your appointment confirmation email.
We are so excited to share this new space with you!

02/22/2021

We love intentional design details. chose this Ginkgo Biloba mini-sculpture that is not only beautiful but represents the herb Bai Guo. Bai Guo can be used to treat phlegm and heat in the lungs causing wheezing and chronic cough. It is one of many herbs I may use in treating chronic effects from long-COVID and other respiratory conditions.