Classic Acupuncture 

I decided to try acupuncture after many treatments and medicines from my doctor were not helping me.  I have chronic pain and the treatments have helped with my day to day pain and reduced flare-ups.  Ingrid is patient and listens to your needs.  I was fearful to try acupuncture, but Ingrid calmed me and didn’t force me to go forward with something if I wasn’t comfortable.  Kelly V., Feb. 2014.

My health has been getting worse through the years with adult onset asthma, allergies and frequent viral illnesses leading to bronchitis and frequent steroid treatments leading to further worsening of my health.  I decided to make a change and try acupuncture.  My health has vastly improved.  Acupuncture has improved my pain and stagnation in my back and legs.  It has also opened up my body for healing.  My asthma has been so much better since acupuncture treatments but even more so with Chinese herbal medicine.  Since 1 year of acupuncture and herbal medicine, I have only been ill with a virus 2 times and only needing steroids once in a whole year.  I very rarely have need my inhaler anymore and have not needed to go to an ER or urgent care yet for my asthma since starting 1 year ago!  What a change in my overall heath and wellbeing!  The care here is very professional and dignified.  Here your dignity is always preserved and you always feel very cared for like you are as important as family!  Peggy G., Feb. 2014.

I had hard time walking, sitting and getting up.  It was rough.  It’s great coming in here and that’s why I keep coming.  My body is much better.  The soreness has gone away.  I felt very light and just want to shout out loud.  I had the best birthday in a long time…my 91^st birthday!  I now want to do more things that I haven’t for a long time.  And I cannot sit still at church because I want to talk to people!  I’m doing so much better with acupuncture.   Handerson, Feb. 2014.

I had a lot of pain in my neck/shoulder, sometimes headaches and hot flashes.  My neck pain is complete gone.  My hot flashes and headaches have diminished.  I’m happy with the results!  J. Peterson, Feb 2014.

" I was in a lot of pain due to a chronic back and tailbone injury.  Ingrid is very friendly and thorough.  I like that the rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable.  My muscles have stopped spasming so much and they are not so tight.  This has allowed me to expand my physical therapy and healed up more.  I can now cross-country ski, which I have not been able to do for over 10 years. "  Todd, Feb. 2013

"Severe vertigo was very disabling to my 84 year old mother.  She was no longer able to do many of the activities she had previously enjoyed, such as gardening and going for walks.  After seeing several doctors, a couple of hospitalizations and many tests, no one had a treatment plan that was producing results.  We decided that acupuncture was an option worth investigating.  Now everyone in my mom's family has seen a major change in her appearance-better skin color and her overall wellbeing.  She has stopped losing weight and has returned to being a happy smiling person enjoying life again.  The change since coming here has been amazing.  I feel that your care has given my mother her life back.  Thank you so much!"  Connie L., Oct. 2012

"It's a relaxing, well maintained environment.  Ingrid consistently provide a high level of care.  She always made me feel comfortable and well cared for through her knowledge, expertise and caring manner.  I had chronic nerve and headache pain and I'm absolutely surprised by the results.  I have had the impression that acupuncture was primarily used only for pain.  Not only has it reduced my pain, it has improved my overall well-being and mood."  Terry S., Oct, 2012 

"My pain in pelvic was very troubling.  Doctor had suggested implanted nerve stimulation.  So I thought of acupuncture as less invasive and I had tried it before.  What I like the most about getting treatments here at Classic Acupuncture is that "they are working!".  I had recommended it to Angies List."  L. K. H., May 2012

"I had very poor health and very bad lower back before getting acupuncture.  My bad health was getting worse with multiple ER visits and daily dr. visits.  And I hadn't slept in over 50 hours.  With treatments, I have had a reduction in pain, increased sleep and mush less anxiety.  I can't believe I ever lived without it.  My day-to-day living is much easier because of what acupuncture has done for me both physically and mentally.  My quality of living and quality of sleep are so much better this year than any other year of my life.  The genuine care and compassion together with top of the line treatments makes this the only place to go.  Thank you!"  Molly, April 2012

"My health was terrible before starting treatments here.  I felt very sick.  I felt that I needed to get help or I was going to die.  I was so desperate when I found Ingrid.  I was amazed with the results.  Treatments are very relaxing; I always feel better and improvement afterwards.  I felt a great difference.  My energy is much better.  Digestion, gas and bloating have improved.  My bladder feels stronger.  I can concentrate more.  I feel so much better that I can get through the day.  I encourage anyone who has hypothyroid or Hashimoto's should/must give acupuncture a chance.  It helps!!!"  S.A., Jan. 2012

"Because of a referral from family, I decided to try acupuncture.  It has reduced my physical pain and lessen anxiety.  I was surprised on the day of my first treatment.  Even for 2-3 days after, my overall energy and health feels vibrant and flowing freely.  I felt clearheaded and sharp mentally.  I was very much at ease emotionally and was able to deal with life situations easily.  I love acupuncture's holistic views and will be a life-long participant."  Lincoln, Sept. 2011

"I had intense knee pain due to a torn meniscus.  A family member recommended here.  Now my pain has greatly reduced and I have already recommended other family members.  I like coming here for the treatments and enjoy the music."  Saeed K., Aug. 2011

"Believing in TCM blended with Western medicine, I decided to try acupuncture.  I've seen continued improvement and stability for my chronic immune and GI issues and effective pain management.  Ingrid, who has excellent listening skills, is confidant in her clinical knowledge and skills.  The office is well-organized and clean.  I definitely recommend this place to everyone."  Kate, Lino Lakes, June 2011 

"I have read many great things about the value of acupuncture, so wanted to give it a try-very happy that I did.  It gives me the calmness, restful sleep and less anxiety.  Ingrid is an amazing listener and evaluated my situation very well.  Thank you, Ingrid for the great service.  I love coming here! "  Mary,  St. Paul,  June 2011

"I am very happy with my controlled blood pressure and resolved pains in stomach and other areas.  Ingrid is very helpful, understanding, professional and knowledgeable.  She know the exact treatments I need for my health."  Thomas C.,  May 2011

"I was depressed; had constant worries and was very anxious before acupuncture.  I decided to try acupuncture because I wanted an alternative to medication.  I got relief from symptoms with medications, but did not like the side effects that came with them. Originally I was very skeptical, but I felt relief after just one treatment!  I like getting treatments here because it's calming, relaxing and informative.  I have gotten complete relief from my depression and anxiety symptoms.  The only side effects are good-knowledge and just an overall feeling of balanced!"  Kelly N., Feb. 2011

"It's very nice and relaxing to come here.  Ingrid's kind and helpful and I know she knows what she's doing.  My body was very tender and I had bad knee and back pain before getting acupuncture treatments.  Now I feel a lot better.  I am not as sore or painful like I was at the beginning.  I know my overall health has improved.  I feel less sore in all areas.  I wish I had come to acupuncture sooner."Marlys D., Dec. 2010

"I have fibromyalgia and suffer from chronic migraines.  My previous TCM practitioner was able to reduce my pain level, but Ingrid has also greatly reduced the number of migraines, pain level and helped increase my energy level.  What surprises me also is that I finally found relief of menstrual cramps and regularity of my cycles.  I can do so much more for my family now that I am being treated here.  Ingrid is extremely thorough and absolutely treating in a professional and caring manner.  It's wonderful to work with her.  I strongly recommend taking the herbs she prescribes.  It's a bit more work to prepare and drink them, but the results are truly significant."  Wendy, Oct. 2010

"I was in lots of pain before coming here.  With treatments, my back pain is a lot less and more manageable.  I am also getting fewer headaches.  Even my sleeping and eating habits improved.  Ingrid is wonderful to work with.  She's patient, understanding and kind.  I especially love getting cupping here."  Whitney P., Sept. 2010

"My heartbeat was irregular and my breathing was constricted.  After 4 or 5 treatments, my heartbeat was regulated and has stayed that way for 3 years.  It has been a very positive experience to work with Ingrid.  She listens carefully to my concerns and is very skilled."  Lorna, July 2010

Renowned concert cellist, Nickolai Kolarov, was referred to our clinic by another patient.  When he first came to see us, Nikolai was having pain in the arm that prevented him from playing his instrument and carrying on with his normal practice routine.  Ingrid applied a combined treatment of acupuncture, herbs, and massage to restore full function to Nikolai's arm so that he can handle the rigor of his music practice and the physical demand of concert performances without any restriction.   He was a featured musician in the annual Balkanicus concert held on May 2, 2010 at the University of Minnesota.  Congratulations to Nickolai's success.  We are glad to be of service to him.  Nickolai, May 2010

"The bloating sensation that I had felt during PMS was dramatically reduced after beginning acupuncture treatments with Ingrid. Before that, I would struggle with water-retention in my legs and hormonal imbalance and thus irritability also for nearly five days whenever my menstrual period was near.  Ingrid has also helped me fight seasonal allergies, but I am impressed by Ingrid's sure handedness with the needles.  She was so good at keeping me calmed and in telling me what she was doing and why she was treating a specific spot during my first treatment that I did not instinctively shrink away from the needles anymore after that.  My weekly visits have been wonderful. I get to lie there in the room surrounded by the warmth of heat lamps shining on me while I doze off... You can hear lots of birds chirping from the pond out back while Ingrid gently comes in and out to check up on you in between your quick naps.  I would highly recommend all of my friends to seek treatments here to feel better!"  Yi, May 2010

"Your acupuncture treatment was awesome.  It was a lifesaver.  I was in so much excruciating pain that I could hardly do anything all summer.  I could barely walk."

....."I would not have graduated without the acupuncture treatment, because I would not have been able to concentrate and study.  Moreover, I wouldn't of been able to sit in class, especially with the growling and gruesome noises I had to make".....Anonymous, Jan. 2009

"...The nausea and vomiting feeling struck me all day long and nighttime queasiness was particularly unpleasant.....After acupuncture treatments, the vomiting stopped and the nausea became more manageable and infrequent."

"Ingrid is a very wonderful practitioner as well as an excellent listener.  She was able to provide me with good sound advices on diet along with other practical tips.  Her expertise has greatly helped me."

"I am very thankful for and impressed with the level of care, attention and skills that I received during my treatments with Ingrid.  I will definitely recommend Ingrid to anyone who is in need."   Linda K., July 2007