Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Virtual Info Session

Find out why Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is the ideal place for you to take the next step in your career with our Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine programs. You’re invited to attend our virtual info session on Thursday, April 11th… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
NWHSU Alum Speaks at UMN Grand Rounds

Northwestern Health Sciences University alum Sophia Bouwens, MSAc, LAc spoke at the University of Minnesota last month. Bouwens presented about acupuncture for spinal cord injuries at the UMN Grand Rounds. She is currently involved in research at the HealthPartners Neuroscience… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Six TCM Health Tips for Winter

As we head into winter, it’s easy to put health and wellness on the back burner. Winter in Minnesota brings colder temperatures, snow and rain, biting wind, dry air and fewer hours of daylight. This can be hard on our… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy
Team Players: NWHSU Alumni Supporting Athletes

When you think of sports practice, what comes to mind? NWHSU alumni are supporting athletes in creative and exciting ways. From sideline care to functional mobility training, our alumni help athletes—in the broadest sense—train, compete, recover, and just live full,… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Looking at Acupuncture Schools? Consider Minnesota

Looking at Acupuncture Schools? Make Sure Minnesota is on Your List Why the Twin Cities are an Ideal Place to Move for Grad School in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine When you’re deciding where to go to acupuncture school, you’ll weigh… Read More ›

Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News
Modalities beyond acupuncture in Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Treatment: Needles and More Curious about acupuncture, but worried about the needles? We talked to Meghan Mabe, DCM, LAc about why practitioners of East Asian medicine use needles, and other modalities that can be part of an acupuncture treatment. When you… Read More ›

Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News
Acupuncture, Period Pain, and PMS

Every month, many people who menstruate expect painful cramping, breakouts, headaches, and other symptoms before or during their periods. It’s common to reach for heating pads or over-the-counter painkillers to get through. But are there other ways to manage symptoms,… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture Private Practices: Careers in a Small Town

Interested in Acupuncture Private Practices? Graduates of NWHSU pursue diverse acupuncture careers: from opening solo acupuncture private practices across the country, to practicing in interdisciplinary clinics, to working in major health systems. Lanna Schwab LAc, ‘16 moved to Two Harbors,… Read More ›

Clinic News, Sweere Clinic
What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Problems

What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Problems Approximately one in four women will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their life. However, many people are not finding the care they need, often believing the symptoms… Read More ›

Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News
Student Acupuncture Packages at Bloomington Clinic

Bloomington Clinic offers two options for acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments: `Private providers who are in network with most insurance companies Student interns overseen by licensed practitioners, with a $40 appointment cost Now, we’re excited to offer student acupuncture treatment… Read More ›