Dr. Cait is from a small town in Wisconsin. Growing up in the country, taking care of horses and other animals, gave her a unique perspective on the world. That upbringing and experience made her aware early on of the importance of self-management, body-awareness and empowerment. “It is up to us to take care of our bodies and minds – to move and nourish ourselves in order to optimally experience a life of our own creation.”
She believes that movement is essential. As a lifelong athlete and competitor who excelled in multiple sports at all levels of her education, it has always been important to Dr. Cait to feel connected and at home in her body. She knew she wanted to help others find, understand and harness that connection to Self as well. And that led her to chiropractic school.
“I want to help people recognize what’s going on in their own bodies and help them learn ways to speak to it. I am passionate about women’s health and am currently loving the work I’m doing with pregnant and postpartum patients. It is so important to empower and support women on their journey through motherhood . Why I love and think it is crucial to get your kiddos adjusted, is to help them reach their innate potential. I help people through chiropractic by allowing their bodies to be free of interferences which allows connection to happen. I also love partnering with athletes who are working towards a goal or recovering from an injury.
In addition to manual and Activator adjustments, Dr. Cait offers kinesiology taping, cupping and myofascial release as well as craniosacral technique as part of her treatment plans. She is Webster Certified and offers prenatal, postpartum and pediatric chiropractic care. “I love to learn and use my curiosity and solution-based problem solving skills to grow and evolve my practice. It’s helpful to have diverse training so that I have a larger variety of tools to pull from in order to provide the best care to my patients.”
Dr. Cait is also trained in DNS. DNS stands for Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization; a manual and rehabilitative approach to optimize the movement system based upon the scientific principles of developmental kinesiology. Basically, it’s recognizing the importance of moving in stages, step-by-step, like we did as infants, all learning to move in the first few years of life. It’s a rehabilitation approach used to stimulate movement control centers in the brain and nervous system to activate how our bodies were meant to move. It’s all about intentional movement, mindfulness and body-awareness.
She completed her Level 2 Reiki training in June. “We all have an energy we give and receive, and if patients are interested in Reiki or energy work, I am happy to incorporate what feels appropriate into our work together.”
Dr. Cait currently sees patients at our Linden Hills location.
Dr. Cait is from a small town in Wisconsin. Growing up in the country, taking care of horses and ...
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Andrea is National Board certified and licensed by the State Medical Board to practice acupuncture medicine. She has established her career and reputation through years of experience treating clients in a wide variety of settings including her own private practice.
Her experience has given her the necessary tools and wisdom to treat a wide variety of patients. Andrea works with people of all ages and a broad range of physical and emotional symptoms including pain, internal imbalances with digestion, respiration, the nervous system, reproduction, anxiety and depression. She assists people as they face the transitions that life presents at all stages of growth and aging. Something Andrea is enjoying about her practice currently is the resiliency she sees around her. “We are all learning how to care for ourselves and each other in new ways.”
When working with Andrea, patients can expect careful listening and inquiry to build an accurate picture or what they’re experiencing. She uses her gentle and versatile application of training and experience to address the whole person.
“I offer an additional lens through which to make sense of your symptoms and experiences. Change is constant and it helps to think of your health as a 3D puzzle where there are many ways to support the integrity of your experience and for you to flourish.”
With her patient’s needs, goals and comfort level in mind, Andrea’s treatments address the causes of underlying imbalances in the whole system that affect their quality of life, sleep, ability to connect with others and to pursue what is important to them. Her work, while dynamic, broad and expansive, is individualized to meet the needs of her patient.
Andrea is happy to be working at SuNu because practicing as a part of a holistic collaborative offers the opportunity to learn from one another, put values into practice, and offer the best care everyone is capable of.“
As a practitioner of traditional medicine from a culture that is not my own, I acknowledge cultural appropriation has happened and still happens in the health and wellness field. I am committed to educating myself about structural and systemic racism (including when it targets people of East Asian and Pacific Island descent) and working to make changes. I hope to exercise grace and openness when it comes to my own mistakes so I can learn and adjust.
I am drawn to this work in East Asian Medicine for its depth of historical efficacy and versatility. And for it’s comprehensive approach to the human experience, healing and adaptation to ongoing changes.
I am deeply grateful and feel privileged to have learned from these teachers of East Asian descent. I continue to work and study in an effort to practice this medicine in a way that it was intended.”
Yongping Jiang, TCMD, Ph.D., Mei Wang, TCMD, Ph.D., Wei Liu, TCMD, Huan Ma TCMD, Ph.D., Tao Gong TCMD, Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan, Miriam Lee
Andrea is currently seeing patients at our Linden Hills location.
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Dr. Liz grew up in a small town, north of Fargo with two younger brothers and a younger sister. Dr. Liz incorporates her strong sense of family into her practice, seeing the full spectrum of ages. She attended North Dakota State University in Fargo and later graduated from Northwestern Health Science University, in Bloomington, MN where she received her Bachelor of Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic Degrees in 2009. During graduate school Dr. Liz developed a passion for radiology which she plans to expand upon through advanced education in radiology. She has been a practicing chiropractor now for over a decade and still loves what she does everyday!
Her technique developed in practice over two years in North Carolina while she gained experience working with acute and chronic issues. She moved back to the Twin Cities in the summer of 2011 and started SuNu Wellness in Minnetonka with Dr. Susan Quigley. She currently specializes in Prenatal and Postpartum Care, Thompson, Drop Technique, Diversified Technique, Manual adjustment, and utilizes activator. Dr. Liz has advanced prenatal training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, is Webster certified and has also obtained her certification in Breech Balancing Technique through Northern Light Wellness Professional Education. Additionally, Dr. Liz leverages the tonal technique and is skilled in retraining muscle memory to establish more optimal posture and function.
Dr. Liz dedicates time to each and every patient in order to help them meet all of their needs and wellness goals. SuNu Linden Hills focuses on creating a wellness home for the families of Linden Hills and the surrounding community.
Dr. Liz lives in Minneapolis with her husband Andrew and two dogs, Rocco and Sammie. In her free time she enjoys doing projects around the house and flower arranging.
Dr. Liz grew up in a small town, north of Fargo with two younger brothers and a younger sister. D...
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Starting her career as a practitioner in 2002, Megan has extensive knowledge and understanding of the human body and its mechanics. She is passionate about health, wellness and movement. Her warmth and personable nature make her a wonderful practitioner and mentor. She started her career doing deep tissue and sports massage with athletes and continues to use specific therapeutic work in her practice.
In addition to her experience as a licensed Massage Therapist, Megan also teaches Swedish Massage techniques, Spa and Resort Techniques, and supervises student clinics at CenterPoint School of Massage & Shiatsu in St. Louis Park, MN.
Megan feels that a major contribution to her longevity as a therapist is her integral use of Hot Stone Therapy Massage. This method not only protects her body, but also enables her to do deep tissue work simultaneously with deep relaxation that the heat and stones provide. We are so excited to feature this modality at SuNu!
Megan currently sees clients at our Minnetonka and Linden Hills locations.
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Rachael is a Level II Usui Reiki Practitioner offering services at our Linden Hills location. She is passionate about growth, self-awareness, deepening love, and intentional, conscious living. She brings that passion to her practice in order to create a unique and personalized experience for every client.
Her education and experience have given her the necessary tools and wisdom to treat a wide variety of issues.
Rachael has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, is a Level 2 Usui Reiki Practitioner and is a certified Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, & NBC-HWC Board Certified Health Coach
Reiki is a non-invasive type of energy healing. It’s based around the belief that energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or even emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness. Reiki aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks. Practitioners believe that Reiki can improve the flow of energy around and within the body and enable relaxation, relieve pain, speed healing and reduce symptoms of illness.
While Reiki is non-invasive, it is not without sensation. Moving energy can create a beautiful, peaceful experience, but it can also cause discomfort, vulnerability and emotional discovery. Clients should be ready for both. Rachael is eager to support the experience each client has and walk with them on their journey. “This work is so individualized. It’s different every time, with every client. And it’s meant to be that way because we are all unique. What we need, what we discover, who we are is our own. So a one-size-fits-all treatment can’t yield lasting results. That’s one of the things I find most fascinating about Reiki and energy work - it works for you, not the other way around.”
A session with Rachael will be an intentional experience. She and SuNu offer a safe space for release. Clients may experience crying, laughing, sensations, imagery, colors, etc. Rachael’s main goal is to hold space for clients and allow them to identify and feel into whatever they are working through or processing at that time. She invites clients to encourage (self) awareness, lean into more intentional living and cultivate stronger connections between mind, body and soul.
When Rachael isn’t at SuNu you’ll probably find her in the kitchen. “I love, love, love to cook - it is one of my favorite ways to express my creativity.” She also loves the outdoors and fresh air - “windows are open in my house year round (even if it’s just a crack”).
Rachael says, “I firmly believe that Reiki and Breathwork have both saved and changed my life. I am thrilled to be offering and introducing Reiki to SuNu and the entire community. Come visit me in Linden Hills and let’s start your journey together.”
Rachael is a Level II Usui Reiki Practitioner offering services at our Linden Hills location. She...
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Adrienne is a licensed Acupuncturist with licensure in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. She received her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health and Sciences University. Additionally, she has completed over 100 hours of Craniosacral Therapy training and Dynamic Body Balancing training under Dr. Carol Phillips. Furthermore, she is also a Birth Doula. Her experience and education provide her with the tools, wisdom and confidence to treat a wide range of symptoms and offer relief to any and every body. She is passionate about offering a full-body approach to care.
One word that aptly describes Adrienne’s work is thorough. She incorporates multiple modalities and has a skillset with which to draw from, to provide her clients with an exceptional experience and desired results. WIth her background in birth work and women’s health, she is a valuable resource for prenatal, postpartum clients, and, really, anyone at any stage of the birthing journey. She also enjoys working with her postpartum patients and their babies, offering pediatric CST services and beyond.
Another area of interest and/or specialty for Adrienne is assisting clients struggling with anxiety, mental and physical transitions and other mental and/or energetic blockages. She leaves no stone left unturned and pulls out all the stops in order to meet her client’s needs. She listens and uses her intuition to collect helpful data in order to determine the most effective and supportive treatment plan which she designs specifically for each individual. She’s able to offer additional support through fire cupping, moxibustion, herbs and more. Adrienne believes that acupuncture helps nourish the body for optimal performance. So people who would benefit from working with her are those who wish to feel their optimal selves.
SuNu has been pursuing Adrienne because of her reputation as a provider, our like-minded approach to holistic health(care), and also because of our shared network. We are thrilled to have Adrienne officially on the team.
When Adrienne isn’t working, she’s often focusing on self care or spending time with family. One thing she loves to do is travel. Her latest traveling adventure included a spur of the moment stand-up paddleboard yoga class in San Diego!
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