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
Ingrid Bloom
L.Ac., NCCAOM
Ingrid Bloom, Acupuncturist
Ingrid began exploring Chinese medicine and holistic health many years ago, having discovered its transformative healing effects first-hand as a young adult. She began by studying the mind and spirituality and obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology and cross-cultural religious studies from the U of M in 1990.
Ingrid worked in the mental health field for many years but feeling discouraged with the limitations of the biomedical model and wanting to do more to help people on their healing journey, she became certified in shiatsu massage, a Japanese form of bodywork based in Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. She loved the grounding, relaxation and rejuvenation that she observed happening in her shiatsu sessions. Shortly thereafter, she completed her studies in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Roseville MN, becoming a licensed acupuncturist in 2004.
Ingrid enjoys treating a wide range of conditions including Musculo-skeletal pain, women’s health and hormonal issues, digestive conditions, stress, and mental health. She appreciates how Chinese medicine looks for the underlying patterns in any dis-ease process, and from there rebalancing can occur. In addition to Chinese medicine, Ingrid has a passion for learning an array of energy healing techniques, such as Reiki and the use of sound healing such as tuning forks. She utilizes her broad knowledge base to enhance her acupuncture sessions, using her intuitive insights and applying what is needed to achieve lasting results.
Ingrid loves being in nature and in her spare time she can be found hiking in the woods or meditating by a lake. She also loves the arts and creativity and enjoys playing piano and painting the occasional watercolor.
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.