Meet Your Practitioner
Mike Ackerman, LAc.
Practical, individualized acupuncture for pain, movement, stress, and complex health challenges.
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Hamline University and his master’s degree in acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2012. He works with women and men who want to move more comfortably, reduce persistent symptoms, and feel more like themselves again. His approach combines careful listening with acupuncture and cupping plans shaped around each patient’s daily life and goals.
A Good Fit If…
Choose care based on what you need.
These are common reasons patients choose Mike. Your appointment will still be personalized around your health, comfort, and goals.
Pain & Movement
Neck, shoulder, back, joint, and orthopedic concerns that affect work, sleep, exercise, or everyday movement.
Sports & Recovery
Support for athletes and active adults managing overuse, mobility limitations, injuries, and recovery.
Stress & Complex Care
Care for headaches, vertigo, anxiety, PTSD-related stress, and symptoms associated with cancer treatment.
How Mike Works
Personal care starts with listening.
Mike’s style is direct, grounded, and collaborative. He explains what he is seeing, why he is choosing particular points, and how treatment fits into the broader care plan.
He does not separate physical discomfort from sleep, stress, energy, or the demands of daily life. Treatment is adjusted as symptoms and priorities change.
Areas of Focus
- Orthopedic and chronic pain
- Sports injuries and recovery
- Headaches and migraines
- Vertigo and dizziness
- Stress, anxiety, and PTSD-related symptoms
- Support during cancer treatment
Techniques & Treatment
Acupuncture may be paired with cupping when appropriate. Mike’s recommendations are designed to complement—not replace—medical care from a patient’s physician or treatment team.
The person behind the care
As an owner of Ackerman Acupuncture & Massage, Mike has built the clinic around practical care, honest communication, and an environment that feels professional without feeling clinical or impersonal.
Ready to Begin?
Schedule with Mike.
Book online through Mindbody, or call the clinic if you want help choosing the right appointment type.
