Lake Acupuncture LLC

03/20/2022

03/26/2021

Hey look we are on TV tonight!
https://www.fox9.com/video/915389

Nearly a dozen businesses along Lake Street damaged or in various ways impacted by the unrest following George Floyd's death have a dose of help easing some of their pain.

03/19/2021

We are a community of diverse peoples and will not tolerate hate.

AOMA recently put it so well that I paraphrase here:
"We’ve all dealt with so much in the last 12 months, a pandemic, gripping winter storms, and sadly and perhaps with most impact have been continued incidents of discrimination, racism, and quite frankly misguided and unfounded hatred. All this leaving most of us at best confused, at worst filled with worry and anxiety about our safety (physical and emotional) and the safety of those we love.

Quite frankly although devastating, the pandemic is a much less complicated issue to deal with as long as we all take the recommended safety precautions. Dealing with racism and hatred is much more complex. The roots of hate and prejudice are as complex and as varied as we are as humans. I do though gain hope and solace knowing that the roots of truth, love, understanding and commitment to inclusion are strong. These are the forces needed to begin the journey of ending racism, prejudice, and hatred.


The recent shootings in Atlanta leave us all so very sad especially since it appears to be an act against the Asian community. For us at the clinic, these acts of violence and hatred against the Asian community strike very hard. As a community we can show solidarity in finding ways to advocate for social justice, anti-racism, anti-hatred. It starts with each of us. Our clinic represents the value of Chinese culture and heritage through Chinese Medicine. To all those of Asian descent and in particular Chinese descent, know that we value, respects, and stand with you. Any acts of racism or hatred against you or your loved ones are acts against the entire professional AOM community. We will continue to support all efforts to end racism and hatred in our country. We will do all we can to support efforts of Healing, Peace, and Love."


Below are a few good resources to learn more, get involved, and become an advocate.

With Love and Peace,

Nichols Zimet, L.Ac.


Mental Health support:

https://www.asianmhc.org

Learn more about hate crimes:

https://www.napaba.org/page/HateCrimeResources

Report an incident:

https://stopaapihate.org/reportincident/

Provide financial support for anti-hate:

https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/community-action-fund

Hate Is A Virus - The commUNITY Action Fund is our effort to raise $1 MILLION DOLLARS for boots-on-the-ground community organizations.

02/23/2021

We got a great interview with the Lake Street Council about our clinic and our role in the community!

https://www.visitlakestreet.com/not-just-a-business/nicholas-zimet-lac-acupuncture

For 7 years, Nicholas Zimet has been operating his acupuncture clinic at the corner of 4th Ave and Lake Street. During this time, Nicholas and his team have focused on providing relief from pain, anxiety, and women’s health issues. They have found strong success with chronic and difficult to treat...

12/10/2020

A well spoken response to the Supreme Court as to why licensed acupuncturists are listed as essential healthcare workers.

https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/477930/essential-health-care-operations-licensed-acupuncturists-respond-to-supreme-court-concurring-opinion-on-1st-amendment-free-exercise-clause

December 10, 2020 -- because

12/10/2020

Feeling overwhelmed this year? We've got your back and can help you get back to your best!

11/03/2020

Dear Patients, Friends, and Family

Election week is upon us. The months leading up to this week, as well as the days and weeks to follow, have been, and may continue to be, challenging for many. Among us, we hold many passionate and diverse political views, and the differences between so many across the nation seem to be magnified this year. 2020 has not been an easy year for anyone. We have experienced a full gamut of emotions ranging from fear, uncertainty, anger, confusion, and disbelief to relief, gratitude, pride, collaboration, compassion, kindness, and joy.

Our clinic recognizes this may be another stressful time in a challenging year. We know this week will be filled with news that may cause unrest throughout the nation. As a clinic, we do take a stance on our values and promises, one of which is respect. As a community committed to preparing the next generation of health care we are committed to regarding each other’s feelings, rights, safety, and need for care and compassion. More than ever, we rely on our promises. We are united in purpose; earning one another’s trust and respectful of our differences.

As this week and the rest of the year unfolds, take care of yourselves. Be gentle and kind to one another. Stay safe and healthy. Use the resources available, including counseling, acupuncture, and faith communities. Lend a listening ear or a compassionate hand to those that may be feeling down.

Love and Respect,
Nicholas Zimet, L.Ac.

08/14/2020

An important new study from Harvard is demonstrating a greater insight into the what we already know: Acupuncture helps inflammation! (yes even cytokine storms as we see in acute illness). While there is a lot more to be done, I am always enthusiastic for the deeper understanding of what are doing!

Acupuncture activates inflammation-regulating pathways, tames cytokine storm in mice.

07/18/2020

Want to see an animation briefly explaining the neural pathways involved in pain relief from acupuncture? Look no further!
https://youtu.be/kYx2v_fDu9Y

Needling specifications: 1.Overall analgesia (e.g. small operations like removal of skin spots) Intensity and duration manual manipulation: 1 to 2 min. lifti...

06/26/2020

The state is having another day of free testing available to all. If you believe that you may have been in contact with infected individuals or that you have questionable symptoms (or even if you are just anxious and could use the certainly) this is a resource for you!

COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on Native communities. This Saturday, we are partnering with the Native American Community Clinic to offer free testing at Harding High School for the St. Paul Native community. No symptoms, insurance, or ID required. Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

06/01/2020

To my community,

When the news broke of the murder of George Floyd, my heart broke. Once again, my city was at the heart of the senseless violence directed at our communities of color.

When protesters marched on the 3rd Precinct, demanding Never Again, I shared their rage.

And I watched, crushed, as that rage transformed into violence on the community members and businesses most vulnerable in this overwhelming time.

In the midst of this chaos, as we sweep broken glass off of our streets and mourn the loss of life, as we feel the rage of impotence, I questioned what I can do to give back to this community that has been home to my business over the past 6 years.

I cannot single handedly repair the damage that will haunt our community for the months to come. However, in the words of W.L. Watkinson, “it is far better to light the candle than to curse the darkness.”

Over the past 12 years as an acupuncturist, I have found my calling in relieving anxiety, stress, and pain. I find hope in helping others and I would like to reach out to you to let you know I am available to support you to the best of my abilities. Please bring in a copy of this post [or call to make an appointment at 612-353-6907] for a free stress relief treatment. It will not fix the monumental challenges we face ahead of us, but perhaps it can bring some light to a dark time.

I believe that we are stronger together and I look forward to returning Lake Street to the thriving, vibrant community we all love.

Love and Peace,

Nicholas Zimet, M.OM, Dipl.OM, L.Ac.

02/19/2020

We are so sad to see our front desk moving into her academic career but are looking forward to training in the next great employee! Please share with anyone qualified and looking for a job opportunity.

Find your next great career opportunity at Nicholas Zimet, L.Ac. Acupuncture

08/20/2019

Acupuncture administered in the emergency department is both feasible and beneficial as a non-opioid, non-pharmacologic option for treating patients with less severe pain, new research says.

08/14/2019

More mainstream coverage of acupuncture: “Despite long being considered more of an outlier or complementary remedy to mainstream medicine, acupuncture has also attracted a fair amount of attention in the scientific community. Many studies now link the treatment to major health concerns, like diabetes and heart disease.
Earlier this summer, Medicare even began covering the traditional Chinese practice for patients participating in a certain pain study.”

https://www.realsimple.com/health/preventative-health/acupuncture-benefits

More people than ever swear by acupuncture for everything from alleviating chronic pain to tempering stress. Here's what the pros have to say about this alternative remedy's most common benefits.

07/27/2019

“It is no longer possible to say that the effectiveness of acupuncture can be attributed to the placebo effect or that it is useful only for musculoskeletal pain.” Stephen Janz and John McDonald, 2017 - authors of the Acupuncture Evidence Project.

The Acupuncture Evidence Project reviewed the effectiveness of acupuncture for 122 treatments over 14 clinical areas. They found some evidence of eect for 117 conditions. “Our study found evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture for 117 conditions, with stronger evidence for acupuncture’s effectiveness for some conditions than others. Acupuncture is considered safe in the hands of a well-trained practitioner and has been found to be cost-eective for some conditions. The quality and quantity of research into acupuncture’s effectiveness is increasing.” Acupuncture Evidence Project, p55.

https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-scientific-evidence/

Research into acupuncture as a medical treatment has grown exponentially in the past 20 years, with over 13,000 studies conducted in 60 countries.

06/21/2019

We love combining our background in research, biology, and chemistry with the valuable offering of traditional internal meducine. This article features a graat example of how traditional medicine can be easily combined woth modern treatments for a stnnergustic boost!

Traditional herbal and modern medical practitioners are combining forces in the cultural melting pot of Hong Kong to boost the effectiveness of a range of modern day treatments, including cancer recovery.

06/16/2019

The Food and Drug Administration released proposed changes Wednesday to its blueprint on educating health care providers about treating pain.

02/02/2019

We are looking to hire a secretary to help us at the clinic. Please refer anyone who would be a great fit for our posted job. Thank you!

Find your next great career opportunity at Nicholas Zimet, L.Ac. Acupuncture