M.Ed, MAcOM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM.

Jean Baker, the owner of Lifestream Wellness, is a licensed Acupuncturist and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Having received her Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas, she is a board-certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is licensed by the Minnesota Medical board. Jean has also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and her Master’s Degree in Education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Her Chinese heritage has kept Jean fascinated with Eastern Medicine; her grandfather and mother taught her the principles of Chinese Nutritional Therapy at a very young age. Jean grew up in the restaurant business and learned how to utilize “food as medicine” to aid in the body’s natural healing process. Later, inspired by the powerful role that acupuncture played in her own health and healing, she chose to pursue a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Jean is passionate about sharing this powerful and holistic medicine with others to assist them on their journey to optimal health and wellness.

In addition to being a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Jean is also a Usui Reiki Master. Like Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki is a form of ​​Japanese energy work that is focused on natural health and healing by balancing the subtle energy systems throughout the body.

In clinic, Jean has experience treating a wide variety of physical and emotional health conditions. Her focus areas include psycho-emotional challenges: PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction; women’s health and gynecological disorders, muscular-skeletal pain, sports medicine, allergy-related symptoms, gastrointestinal dysfunction, cancer support, autoimmune disorders, and family wellness.

Over time, Jean has discovered vibrant health and wellness is obtained by nurturing the body, mind and spirit and she is passionate about assisting others on their journey to optimal health and wellness. On this path, Jean will employ a collaborative approach to wellness while utilizing empathy, compassion and respect. Lifestyle changes, including meditation, self-awareness and dietary considerations are at the core of her treatment plan for any condition.

Most important, Jean has found that the body has a tremendous capacity to heal itself if given the proper environment to do so. Jean is highly motivated to help you achieve your wellness goals and treats every person with honesty, integrity and respect.

Outside the clinic, Jean enjoys walking, hiking, paddle boarding, daily workouts, meditating, reading, writing, and spending quality time with family and friends, and of course her dogs.

Specialties:

Pain Management, Musculoskeletal pain, Psycho-emotional Health, TCM Nutritional therapy, Women’s Health, Hormonal Balance, Whole Family Wellness, Cancer support, Mental Wellness, TCM Wellness coaching, Men’s Health, Cosmetic Acupuncture

L.Ac., M.S., Licensed Acupuncturist

Mike Arasevi is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with over 4 years of experience, as well as a graduate of Northwestern Health Science University, where he received a Master's degree in TCM and herbs. Mike is a board-certified Acupuncturist through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is licensed through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Additionally, Mike is a graduate of Inver Hills Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts.

To complement the TCM system, Mike also became certified in the first two levels of Craniosacral therapy, which is a gentle, hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine where the body may be holding on to tension in the central nervous system. By tuning into this, the body is guided through natural motions to provide relief, resulting in a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health.

In a clinical setting, Mike has had experience treating a number of different conditions, including neurology, digestive health, body pain, medication side-effects, sleep issues, women's health, migraines, sinus issues, and overall wellness. Going forward, Mike would like to further explore the link between mental and physical, especially digestive, health.

Mike has a passion for changing the world by helping one person at a time, through TCM, positive psychology, and promoting a healthy lifestyle, so that the ripple effect of their good health may influence those around them. In his spare time Mike loves to read, go rock climbing, learn about anything and everything, spend time outdoors with friends and family, and explore music.

Specialties:

Pain Management, Gastrointestinal Health, Sports Injuries, Stress Management, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Herbal Therapy, Patient Education, Nutritional Therapy, Whole Family Wellness

DACM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM.

Mary Nolan is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota and is a board-certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Having earned her undergraduate degree at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, Mary is also a combat Veteran, grateful for her years of active duty service as an Army Preventive Medicine Officer.

Mary’s passion to serve as a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner came through life experiences both in and out of the military, where she recognized the inextricable connection between mind and body in healing and health. She values how TCM takes into account the whole person and seeks not only to resolve discrete issues but identify and heal their underlying cause. Further, she appreciates how TCM works hand-in-hand with biomedicine to optimize healing for patients and goes further seeking to prevent future illness and preserve health. In her own practice now, she focuses on fostering a safe place for patients to be heard and receive evidence-informed, tailored care to improve their overall quality of life.

Mary’s clinical experience includes treating pain, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, migraines, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, digestive issues, lactation and post-partum recovery, stroke and spinal cord injuries, post-operative recovery, long Covid, mental health and stress disorders. She is pursuing additional training and experience in facial acupuncture and immune system disorders as well.

Mary sees her mission now to deliver effective, tailored TCM treatments and educate patients in such a way that positively impacts how they see themselves and their healing potential. She eagerly shares this medicine with her three vivacious children, husband, and community and is highly motivated to partner with her patients on their healing journey.

Outside of clinic, you’ll find Mary enjoying time with her children cheering them on in their many activities, out on a good trail run or hike, doing yoga, cuddling their sweet pug, or researching new and interesting topics in medicine.

Specialties:

Pain Management, Headaches / Migraines, Gastrointestinal Health, Herbal Therapy, Post-partum / Post-operative Recovery, Stress / Anxiety Management, Sleep Health, Aesthetic Acupuncture