I'm a Chippewa Valley native who has found her way back home after 15 years of living in different parts of the U.S. including Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, and Minnesota. Following the birth of my daughter (Audrey) in 2019, I decided to relocate back to our family-friendly city to raise her and establish Eau Claire Acupuncture. When I was a child my parents were business owners here (U.S. Vinyl) and it's a special privilege to now establish my practice in our community.

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I have over 10 years of experience in the healthcare field and found my passion for acupuncture when I was a student in nursing school. After receiving a diagnosis of PCOS at the age of 19 I suffered from many side effects, some permanent, from typical treatment. I sought out acupuncture as an alternative option and it changed my quality of life significantly.  

 

Since graduating from acupuncture school I have worked on integrative care teams in Minneapolis and have experience treating a wide range of patients and conditions from NFL athletes to pre-teens, stroke recovery, and fertility. I am grateful and appreciative of the opportunity to help patients with whatever their condition may be, but women's health is my true passion. 

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Nationally certified by NCCAOM.  

M.S. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Valedictorian: Northwestern Health Sciences University 

Advanced training at Henan University in Zhengzhou, China

Rotations in gynecology, male and female infertility, orthopedics, and pediatrics. 

B.S. Kinesiology: The University of Texas at Austin

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Vallie is a board certified, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in the state of Wisconsin. She has a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin and is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)®. Vallie has recently relocated to Eau Claire from Austin, TX where she practiced acupuncture and integrative medicine for 9 years.

Having grown up in Upstate NY, Vallie is excited to be back in colder climate and to explore all that Eau Claire has to offer!

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Seeing first hand the power of this medicine to heal the body and mind in a profound and lasting way has made her a passionate practitioner. Vallie sees herself not as the healer, but rather as a collaborator in unlocking YOUR body’s innate power to heal itself. Taking a nonjudgemental approach to her work, Vallie has only one goal in mind: elevating your health and life.

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When Vallie is not wielding her needles for good, she can be found enjoying family life with her husband, 2 boys, and 2 dogs. She loves getting out into nature, practicing yoga, thrifting and campfires.

Grace Nieuwenhuis M.S. is a Level 2 certified BioScan Practitioner who has a passion for healthy living and eating right to heal the body. She has her Master's degree in Integrative & Functional Nutrition from Northwestern Health Sciences University and an undergraduate degree in BioMedical Sciences from UW - River Falls.

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Her appreciation for nutrition grew after healing her own autoimmune disease and digestive issues through avoiding food sensitivities and improving gut health. She has 3 years of experience in Bioresonance testing and has successfully helped many clients feel their best through the use of the BioScan device and nutritional counseling.

Tara is our dedicated patient care coordinator here to serve you. She will be your support person from the front desk to the treatment room.

 

Tara is a long-time resident of the Eau Claire Community and has a background in the traditional medical field. In 2013, Tara embarked on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle, embracing a "toxic-free life" after the birth of her first son. Witnessing the prevalence of harmful chemicals in everyday household items, she felt compelled to make a change as a parent.

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Tara, along with her husband, two sons, and two dogs, is passionate about holistic wellness. She believes in the power of alternative therapies and is dedicated to guiding patients on their wellness journey. With her expertise, she can provide information and support on a variety of treatments, including ozone therapy through insufflation, LED light treatment for pain, skin care, and mood enhancement, as well as frequent specific microcurrent therapy.

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In her leisure time, Tara enjoys exploring new recipes, traveling, puzzles, indulging in thrift store finds, and pursuing photography as a hobby

Leandra O'Connell is a Summa Cum Laude, Honors graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a B.S. in Biology. Her time studying Biology and working as a research assistant instilled a foundation of analytical thinking and effective science communication. Alongside this scientific lens, Leandra honors a consciousness-focused perspective that was ignited through a college course on holistic healing and its intersection with religion and traditional knowledge. 

 

After working as an in-home caregiver and witnessing chronic illness she became very interested in understanding how chronic conditions can be better prevented and treated through natural techniques that work to support and heal the body. This experience, alongside her science background and introduction to traditional modes of healing, ignited a personal passion for researching and understanding how to support and heal the body. She likes to practice yoga, implement herbal teas, and journal to support her own health journey.