HOLISTIC - Key Persons

Sarah Wilson is an acupuncturist who studied at The San Francisco College of Chinese Medicine and Goddard College then returned to her hometown of Minneapolis as a nationally certified and Minnesota licensed acupuncturist in 1991. She helped to establish acupuncture as a foundation of health programs with the following organizations: The United Hospital's Pain clinic, Shakopee Women's Prison, Health Partners Mental Health, Health Recovery Center and multiple chemical dependency programs in the twin cities. She developed a holistic health program that utilized acupuncture, herbal remedies, massage therapies and educational tools that provided an inclusive community style healing environments for chemical dependency, pregnancy and elders programs at The Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center. She served in this role for a decade. Along with 26 years in private practice, Sarah has recently focused on helping people through life transitions such as grief, pregnancy, cancer diagnosis, post tramatic stress disorder, intergenerational trauma using acupuncture, along with teaching individuals and groups methods to relieve anxiety through meditation, qi gong and ear beads. These skills can maximize coping skills and provide physical, emotional and mental support when dealing with life transitions and grief. Sarah is an avid naturalist and is making a small home with sustainable technologies in Finland, Mn.