At Merriam Park Acupuncture, we:
- take time to understand you as a person
- provide natural remedies to treat your mind, body and spirit
- inspire, support and challenge you to make safe, effective life changes
- help you cultivate personal power to feel your best
Our Acupuncture Practitioners
Our licensed acupuncturists are committed to helping you achieve optimal health and wellbeing.
Kim Doyle
BA, MSOM, DiplAc, LAc
Kim Doyle, Acupuncturist
Kim’s approach to integrative medicine supports the whole self: mind, body, and spirit. Through her training and her own personal journey, she has seen how Traditional Chinese Medicine can give people a new lease on health and life.
Although she enjoys treating all conditions, Kim has special interest in neuropathy, sciatica, back pain, knee pain, Bell’s Palsy, stroke recovery, emotional imbalances such as anxiety and depression, trauma, insomnia, menopausal issues, chronic pain management, stress management, oncology support and fertility for same sex couples.
She has experience practicing in traditional clinics, hospital in-patient, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in-patient and out-patient, as well as community style clinics.
Prior to becoming a health professional, she was a computer programmer in the corporate world. Kim also spent more than a decade working overseas as a humanitarian aid worker in Afghanistan and Pakistan. These life experiences helped her see first-hand how stress and trauma affect health.
Kim is passionate about social justice issues and committed to her faith community. She finds pleasure and refreshment in almost anything outdoors: hanging in a hammock, biking, kayaking, camping, and walking her Goldendoodle dog, to name a few. In addition, yoga and meditation practices help her navigate her own life.
Qualifications
- Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- MA in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Northwestern Health Sciences University
- BA in business administration and systems management
Andrea Osvold
MAc, DiplAc, LAc
Andrea Osvold, Acupuncturist
Andrea specializes in treating PMS, infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, digestive disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and chronic pain.
Andrea became interested in alternative medicine in her early twenties and quickly fell in love with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has a passion for integrating ancient practices such as acupuncture and cupping with modern knowledge to provide patients with a truly personalized care plan.
She has experience treating patients in a variety of clinical settings including in-patient hospital, community style, and integrative health. Andrea uses a combination of acupuncture, cupping, electrostimulation and diet/lifestyle recommendations to structure a unique treatment plan for each one of her patients. She believes in supporting the body’s natural ability to heal with minimally invasive treatments and lifestyle changes.
When she isn’t treating patients, she enjoys listening to live music, exploring state parks and spending time with her husband, son and two dogs.
Qualifications
- Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- MA in Acupuncture, Northwestern Health Sciences University
Kelly Smith
M.S., L.Ac.
Kelly E Smith, Acupuncturist
Kelly’s pronouns are she/her. Kelly holds a Master of Science degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City. Kelly has studied under many acupuncture masters including Kiiko Matsumoto, Tom Bisio, and Lori Dechar. She is NCCAOM certified and licensed in MN. Kelly had a private practice in Brooklyn until 2015 where she worked on all manner of patients, both in private sessions and a bustling community acupuncture setting. Kelly has worked in community clinics to treat thousands of patients for a wide range of conditions since 2007, employing acupuncture, myofascial release (trigger points), cupping, and gua sha.
Kelly has a strong background in sports medicine acupuncture, especially for dancers. She has been the acupuncturist for many dancers associated with Trisha Brown, Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris, and Bill T. Jones dance companies in NYC, as well as a multitude of professional musicians (your body is part of your instrument!).
She also has a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA community, scar mobilization, and pregnant people. She is a twin mom and an avid knitter, gluten free baker, and stained glass maker.
Qualifications
- Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Certified in Clean Needle Technique, CCAOM
- MS in Acupuncture with Honors, Tri-State College of Acupuncture, New York, NY, 2008
- BA in Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies, Oberlin College, Magna Cum Laude, 2001
Kristianne Shultz
DAOM, LAc.
Kristianne Schultz, Acupuncturist
Kristianne Schultz has her clinical doctorate in traditional Chinese medicine, practicing acupuncture since 2009. Her practical experience is working in a hospital-based system in both acute and clinical care. She enjoys working with all imbalances; “The body is a fascinating vehicle. In traditional Asian medicine we believe there are three factors that need to be intact; mind, body and spirit. If one aspect is off, they all may eventually become off, and that is when disease and/or imbalance occurs.”
Kristianne earned her Master’s degree in Traditional Asian Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2008, and her clinical doctorate from The American Academy of Health and Wellness in 2018. She has been serving as Adjunct Faculty at NWHSU since 2012. In 2009 Kristianne attended three weeks at Tianjin University in Tianjin China, studying with some of the most famous TCM physicians in modern-day China who specialize in stroke protocols. “Even though I am fortunate enough to be schooled in this medicine, I am a student for life, and my patients are my greatest teachers. Everyday I learn something new, whether it is something I learned from a patient, or a treatment strategy another provider brings into our practice. I strongly believe that I am doing 20% of the work and that my patient’s—mind, body and soul is doing 80%. I want my patients to know that their bodies can feel better, and if they do, it is their body that did the work, it just simply needed the reminder.
Kristianne enjoys complex cases, with many referrals being patients who struggle with chronic pain and other chronic symptoms. “I enjoy a challenge and feel honored every day a patient chooses me to be a part of their healing process.” Working within a hospital-based system has afforded Kristianne to become familiar with the treatment of idiopathic diseases, syndromes and complex pain. When patients feel frustrated that they have not found relief in the Western medicine system approach, Kristianne strongly believes that the integration of mind, body and spirit provides the patient with rebalance, and then in turn with rebalance comes the healing.
Kristianne is also a certified emergency medicine technician and has served as a firefighter for two years. “I loved the opportunity to work alongside some of the best humans in emergent situations—it provided me a deeper sense of humanity, wellness and the importance of community.”
Qualifications
- Doctorate in traditional Chinese medicine
- Master’s degree in Traditional Asian Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University
- Doctorate from The American Academy of Health and Wellness
Our Massage Therapists
Our experienced massage therapists offer personalized care to support your health, alleviate pain, and promote relaxation.
Nina Johnson
AMTA Member
Nina Johnson, Massage Therapist
Nina is dedicated to holding a safe and healing space for all clients. She is a woman-centered practitioner helping to ease pain, chronic patterns and supporting mental and emotional health.
Nina graduated with an East West Massage Degree from CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu School and clinic in 2020.
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.
Outside of massage therapy you can often find her hiking (likely near water), outside in the sun or snuggling her cats. She loves cooking, traveling to new places or visiting loved ones.
Our Ayurvedic Therapists
Our Ayurvedic therapists offer holistic, personalized care to restore balance, support long-term wellness, and address the root cause of imbalance—body, mind, and spirit.
Leah Moss-Parham
MA
Leah Moss-Parham, Ayurvedic Practitioner
Leah received her Master of Science in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine from Maharishi International University. She is a board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner under the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and a professional member of the Maharishi Ayurveda Association of America. Leah is trained in the ancient art of pulse diagnosis, an Ayurvedic diagnostic tool for assessing physiological imbalances. She also trained in the Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment, Shirodhara, from Sacred Stone Ayurveda.
In addition to helping her clients find balance and healing, Leah is a professional musician. She is the founder and Artistic Director of the Marine Candlelight Series and has held positions with many orchestras and chamber groups throughout her career. In her spare time, Leah enjoys cooking and creating new meal ideas for her family and clients. She loves spending time in nature and all things Ayurveda.