Health Professionals in Minnesota

At Cultivate, we are honored to hold space for clients who are finding life a little bit hard. We value client-centered care, creativity, continuous education (for ourselves and our clients), and feeling connected within our practice, the community, and ourselves. We have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young adults, and bridging the gap between higher levels of care and real-life experiences like sharing a living space, grocery shopping, and keeping a budget. We specialize in age-appropriate guidance for those balancing mental health concerns with their first steps into adulthood.

I am a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with adults, teens and families struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and other feeding concerns. I practice from a weight inclusive and non-diet lens and I love instilling confidence and knowledge in clients as they strive towards peace with food and body. I truly believe everyone is capable of cultivating an enjoyable and intuitive relationship with food given the right tools and support.

My path as a Massage Therapist began in 1995 as a student and graduated with honors from Seattle Massage School at the Greenlake Campus - Seattle, Washington in 1996. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist -WA state, Board Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork (BCTMB), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), hold an Intra Oral Endorsement on my Washington State LMT license and certified in Pregnancy and Post Natal Massage. In the fall of 1996 I completed Reiki Mastery Training in Sedona. Healing Touch levels 1-4 in Minneapolis 2015- 17.

I am certified in the Cox Decompression Adjustment & Manipulation Technic. I am currently one of four Chiropractors that is certified in this effective technique in the State of Minnesota. Check out our website www.nordeastdoc.com for further information about our clinic."

I take a client-focused approach and have experience with nutrition counseling, eating disorders, weight management, women's health and sports nutrition. I will work with my client to help them reach their goals and be your biggest cheerleader. I will be there to answer questions, give (honest) feedback and if you want assistance in making lifestyle adjustments, I am your person!

I am passionate about fostering community engagement and advocacy initiatives aimed at addressing systemic barriers to health equity within the Somali community. By collaborating with local organizations, mosques, and community leaders, I aim to promote nutrition education, access to healthy food options, and preventive health screenings to improve the overall health and well-being of Somali individuals and families.

I am not accepting new clients at this time. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey to feeling better about meeting your unique nutritional needs. My hope is to help you reconnect with your body by identifying hunger and fullness cues, helping to manage critical thoughts about food or checking in on your grocery list. We can partner together to address your concerns to allow you to feel better physically and mentally so you can rebuild, strengthen and enjoy your relationship with food. My approach includes prescriptive, intuitive and mindful eating.

I provide individualized nutrition and yoga therapy sessions with a focus on eating disorder recovery, positive body image, trauma recovery, stress management, neck and back pain, gut health, general health and wellness. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition. Combined, I have over 15 years of experience specializing in nutrition and yoga therapy for people who struggle with eating issues, body image, trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms. With the integration of nutrition and yoga therapy into their support plan, I have had the honor of witnessing numerous people find peace and happiness in body and mind.

I am a Registered Dietitian that works with families and individuals to develop strong yet flexible relationships with food. I know that proper nutrition is an important part of keeping your body and brain healthy, which can be enhanced with enjoyment of preparing, eating and sharing food with others. I work with children, adolescents and adults of all ages and specialize in eating disorders and feeding disorders.

As a mother of three and avid runner, I know that good nutrition is essential for energy and well-being. Real food benefits everything from my children's behavior and moods to my joints for long runs. Not to mention I have less anxiety and feel satisfied after meals. Let's find the nutrition answers that can make a difference in your health and quality of life because we only have this one life to live. Let's do what we can, to feel the best we can, for as long as we can.

I have been treating patients with Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for last 25 years all around world. As a doctor in Change,clinic director and teacher I practiced in one of the most prestigious teaching hospital in Beijing China for 10 years before I came to MN USA in 1995. Since 1995 to present I have been helping thousands of patients in my own clinics ( located in twin cities MN). My patients come to me seeking the answers to their mental and physical health concerns, I believe the Clinic results is the best answer to my patients.

I maintain a general naturopathic practice helping people with digestion, IBS, allergies, arthritis, depression/anxiety, diabetes, infections, and hormone problems like hypothyroidism. I specializes in treating Autism, ADHD, Lyme, fibromyalgia, and providing adjunctive cancer care to help people reduce side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Many people chose my practice because they have problems that can be difficult to address with only a conventional approach.

At Shakti Clinics, we combine the best of Eastern healing, (Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine), using acupuncture, herbal pharmacopoeia, yoga therapy, breathing techniques and "Food As Medicine", providing a range in natural healing modalities.

I work with adults looking to take a food-first approach to balance hormones, optimize fertility, improve gut issues, support autoimmunity, increase energy, and reduce cravings, aches, and pains. While trained in functional nutrition, I focus on treating the whole person with not only nutrition, but other evidence-based health practices such as movement, stress management, and sleep hygiene to address root causes. My goal is to leave you with less confusion and cravings, and more energy to live your life day-to-day, confidence in your ability to maintain your health, and excitement around food!

I specialize in evolutionary health - using a hunter-gatherer diet, primal exercise, and gut health to lose weight and heal disease. Our ancestors ate mostly meat, fruit, honey, eggs, raw dairy, and some root vegetables for 99% of our evolution and by adopting this historic human diet, we can not only lose weight but also heal autoimmune, digestive, and chronic diseases. I also specialize in gut health which includes killing harmful bacterial and fungal infections in the gut, introducing beneficial bacteria, and healing the gut lining. I am a Licensed Nutritionist, both nationally (CNS) and in the State of MN (LN).

My goal is to help people of all ages develop and maintain a peaceful relationship with food. Eating is meant to be enjoyed. However, eating can often become complex, confusing and stressful. I use a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed, "all foods fit" approach to help individuals build trust in themselves and their bodies. Let's optimize your nutrition while honoring hunger cues and cravings.

In my practice, I am dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health by making informed dietary choices. I firmly believe that every person has the potential to achieve and maintain a state of well-being through nutrition. My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural competence, and the belief that dietary changes should be sustainable and enjoyable. I understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and the profound impact it has on dietary habits. Being of East African descent myself, I appreciate the cultural nuances and dietary preferences of the community.

We invite you to work with us if you have tried everything and seen everyone yet still struggle to get results. If you have been told you are just fine, or it's in your head, yet still struggle with symptoms we are here to help you. You are ready to invest in YOU to optimize how you feel and function on a daily basis and get those results you have been working so hard to achieve. You are ready and willing to commit the time and energy to make the proper adjustments in your nutrition and lifestyle to optimize your digestive system, hormone balance, energy & sleep, and weight.

My primary concern is caring for your health and well being by providing individualized solutions. I take a holistic approach to the body and help bring balance. I treat the symptoms as others do, but also treat the root, or cause, of the problem to ensure that the benefits last. I also believe in educating my clients so they understand the treatment plan and what they can do to increase their well being. Experience true results with my rounded approach!