Merriam Park Acupuncture

06/13/2025

Meet Nina, our massage therapist!

During her time in school, she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine principles applied with Shiatsu. She has experience in Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy with knowledge in Tunia and Craniosacral (Upledger Institute CST1). Nina currently specializes in fascia work called Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) with training from the Institute of Structural Integration.

She has an appointment as early as Monday, June 17th! You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com.

04/21/2025

Are you ready to take a gentle, meaningful step toward better health and greater balance? We are now offering Ayurvedic Counseling.

Ayurvedic Counseling is a personalized approach to wellness rooted in ancient wisdom. Ayurvedic counseling helps you understand your unique mind-body type and how it influences your health, habits, and emotions. 🌿

Through diet, lifestyle, and daily practices, you’ll learn how to restore balance, boost vitality, and feel more in tune with yourself—naturally. 🧘‍♀️💫

We also offer massage and acupuncture (covered by most insurance companies).

You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com!

03/17/2025

Need a massage? Amy, our massage therapist has over 20 years of experience. We even have evening and weekend availability.

You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com.

01/13/2025

Knee Deep in Winter? Let’s Talk Knee Pain

Cold weather can bring more stiffness, discomfort, and achy joints—especially in the knees. If you’re dealing with arthritis, an old injury, or general knee pain, acupuncture is a natural way to support joint health and mobility.

Acupuncture improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps restore movement so you
can get back to your day without discomfort. Yes to more walks! Yes to your new health routines! Yes to more mobility without even thinking about your knees. Our patients report less stiffness and better range of motion after a course of acupuncture treatments.

Common knee pain conditions we treat include:
● Osteoarthritis or “wear-and-tear” knee pain
● Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
● Post-surgical knee pain and stiffness
● Ligament strains or sprains (ACL, MCL injuries)
● Tendonitis or inflammation around the knee joint

We also have massage appointments available this week!

Let’s get your knees feeling good again! You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com.

12/30/2024

Self care is the perfect way to start your new year off right! Valerie has massage and Craniosacral appointments available both New Year’s Eve and Day!

You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com!

12/16/2024

This time of year is so demanding. Acupuncture and massage can help you sleep better, reduce stress, reduce pain, and increase your immune system.

You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com

12/09/2024

Depression Support: We can help you feel like yourself again.

Depression can feel isolating, especially this time of year, but acupuncture offers a natural, supportive way to lift your mood and improve energy. By calming the nervous system and balancing hormones, acupuncture helps reduce feelings of sadness and fatigue while improving overall well-being.

Many patients notice they feel lighter, more balanced, and better able to handle daily life after consistent treatments.

Acupuncture may help with:
● Persistent sadness or low mood
● Loss of interest in daily activities
● Fatigue or lack of motivation
● Stress-related depression
● Hormonal or seasonal mood changes

We provide all natural, nonjudgmental support for your mental health. We fill in the gaps where your other tools aren’t working.

You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com

12/09/2024

Let us help you with this busy season. We have evening and weekend appointments this week!

You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com.

11/27/2024

Raise your hand if this time of year can be so overwhelming to you. Some of us really need to slow down during this time of year despite it getting way busier. If this describes you, Merriam Park Acupuncture has the antidote. Getting acupuncture or massage during the holidays will help you keep your nervous system calm. It really is a magical time of year so make sure to get yourself some self-care and prevent your body from going haywire.

Let us know if you have any questions about what service would be best for you. You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com.

11/18/2024

We now have Saturday appointments available for massage starting this week! Amy just joined our practice and we could it be happier to have such an experienced and educated massage therapist in our mix. You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com. Check out her bio:

Amy is a dedicated health and wellness coach and bodywork practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She holds a B.S. in Holistic Health & Wellness from Metropolitan State University and is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-
HWC), a Mayo Clinic Health and Wellness Certified Coach, and a CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) Facilitator. Amy also has specialized coaching certifications in Diabetes, To***co Cessation, Pain Science, Clinical Patient Care, and Behavioral Science.

As the creator of Mayo Clinic’s first primary care wellness coaching program, she has worked extensively in clinical, corporate, digital, and private practice settings, empowering clients to build habits and make lifestyle changes that foster resilience and well-being. Her sessions emphasize attunement to the body’s needs, and she finds particular joy in supporting clients through bodywork and lifestyle coaching. Outside of
work, you can find Amy walking her dog in the woods or savoring an Americano coffee.

Transformative health and wellbeing, inspired by nature, cultivated by creativity, grounded in ancien

11/12/2024

Who needs a massage? We have appointments available this Thursday, November 14th. One of them is even an evening appointment! Scoop it up at www.mpacupuncture.com before it’s taken!

11/04/2024

💥Immediate massage availability💥

We are so fortunate to have a new massage therapist. Meet Valerie! You can book online at www.mpacupuncture.com.

Valerie (she/her and they/them pronouns) aims to provide a compassionate and collaborative space for clients to connect with their body through restorative touch. With their training in therapeutic and relaxation massage, as well as craniosacral therapy, Valerie offers a range of techniques to adults experiencing pain, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation. Grounded in a curiosity for the mysterious capacity of the body to heal itself, Valerie’s approach is gentle and invites clients to reconnect with the innate safety of their own body. Clients can expect Valerie to provide a trauma-informed, transparent space that is evidence-based, prioritizing the autonomy and unique needs of each individual.

Valerie’s presence and practice is informed by her experience as a white, q***r, neurodivergent
human that grew up in Minneapolis, having lived with chronic pain for many years. She has studied craniosacral therapy through the Heartwood Institute of Integrative Medicine. She has had the privilege of working with many types of clients in her time as a massage student at Northwestern Health Sciences University, from patients in the MN Oncology infusion room, to post-stroke survivors, to those simply seeking relief from muscle tension or stress. She has special interest in chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, post-viral, and chronic pain management.

In their free time Valerie enjoys spending time in nature, at the gym, making art and music, dancing, and spending time with her partner, friends and family.

Qualifications:
-Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB), certified by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
-Associates of Applied Science in Massage Therapy, Northwestern Health Sciences University
-Certificate in Therapeutic Massage, Northwestern Health Sciences University
-BA in Studio Art and Film Studies, St Olaf College