Christine Gendreau, LAc, MS
Acupuncturist
My specialties:
- Acupuncture
Professional interests:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Digestive health
- Fibromyalgia
- mental health
- Headache and migraine disorders
- Pain, acute and chronic
- Neuropathy
- Herbal medicine
- Women's Health
- Integrative, complementary medicine
Hometown: Cannon Falls
Practice philosophy: I take a holistic approach to medicine which allows me to address the whole being - mind, body, spirit and emotions. As an acupuncturist, I treat physical and energetic imbalances to bring about a sense of harmony. I work with patients to create a treatment plan and walk with them on their path of healing and wellness.
Why I became a provider: To make a difference in our world.
Credentials
- LAc
- MS
- MaOM
- DTCM
Board-certified specialties
- Acupuncture
Educational institutions
- Northwestern Health Sciences University
- College of St. Catherine, St. Paul
Current licenses and certifications
- Diplomate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Licensed Acupuncturist
Years of experience
- 15
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