About Ackerman

Clinical expertise. Human care.

A family-owned clinic built around listening, comfort, and individualized treatment.

Our team brings acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, and specialized bodywork together in one welcoming Blaine clinic. We meet you where you are and help you choose care that fits your goals.

Reception area at Ackerman Acupuncture and Massage

Our Approach

More personal than a chain. More comfortable than a clinic.

Ackerman Acupuncture & Massage is family-owned, but the experience is built around you. Our practitioners combine focused clinical knowledge with the time and attention needed to understand what is affecting your daily life.

Some patients come to reduce pain or recover movement. Others need a place to manage stress, support women’s health, improve well-being, or simply reset. We do not force everyone into the same protocol—or make you pass a vocabulary test before you book.

Listen FirstYour symptoms, preferences, and goals shape the plan.
Treat PersonallyCare changes as your body, health, and priorities change.
Work TogetherComplementary care should fit responsibly alongside your medical care.

Our Acupuncturists

Different specialties. One thoughtful standard of care.

Choose based on what brings you in, or call us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Mike Ackerman in an Ackerman treatment room

Mike Ackerman, LAc.

Owner & Licensed Acupuncturist

Mike combines acupuncture and cupping with experience spanning orthopedic pain, sports concerns, headaches, vertigo, stress-related symptoms, and supportive care during complex medical treatment.

Pain · Movement · Sports · Stress · Headaches · Cancer-treatment support
Caitlin Piacentini, licensed acupuncturist

Caitlin Piacentini, LAc.

Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbal Practitioner

Caitlin’s practice includes women’s health, mental well-being, general health, pain conditions, and individualized Chinese herbal medicine informed by her own health journey.

Women’s health · Chinese herbs · Stress · Sleep · Energy · General wellness

Our Massage Therapists

Find the style that fits you.

Each therapist brings a distinct mix of pressure, technique, and specialty. You do not need to choose perfectly—we can help.

Julie, massage therapist

Julie

Massage Therapist

Deep-tissue care, prenatal and sports massage, plus craniosacral therapy and Reiki.

Tavia, massage therapist

Tavia

Massage Therapist

Therapeutic massage with a focus on neuromuscular work, deep tissue, sports, injuries, chronic pain, and cupping.

Grace, massage therapist

Grace

Massage Therapist

Customized Swedish and deep-tissue massage plus gentle craniosacral therapy.

NaDizha, massage therapist

NaDizha

Massage Therapist

Clinical sports, deep-tissue, therapeutic, prenatal, cupping, scraping, and hot-stone massage, with focused work for neck, shoulder, back, TMJ, and headaches.

Kaylee, massage therapist

Kaylee

Massage Therapist

Swedish and relaxation massage with optional hot stones for clients seeking tension relief and a calmer, restorative session.

Not Sure Who to Choose?

Tell us what you need. We’ll help make the match.

Schedule directly through Mindbody, or call the clinic for help choosing the right practitioner and appointment type.

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