DR. HILARY PATZER

Dr. Hilary Patzer’s number one goal is to support athletes in achieving their highest level of performance and athletic success. She is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her tools of the trade also include being a Level lll Fascial Stretch Specialist and certified in Cranial Sacral Therapy and Neurokinetic Therapy. She completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2018 in order to deepen her comprehension and mastery for her patients benefit. She received a second master’s degree in Health Coaching and Performance and 2021 and recently completed her certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture. Hilary is driven by empowerment through, growth, health and movement. She currently serves as the Official Sports Acupuncturist for the Minnesota Vikings and treats professional, elite, college and high school athletes from various sports.

Hilary was a two-time NCAA Division 1 All American Nordic Ski Racer. She raced with the U.S. Ski Team for 3 years. As a competitive skier, Hilary over trained and acupuncture was the one thing that brought her back to a whole, healthy person and athlete. She continues to train and compete in ski races, marathons, and triathlons. She competed in the Ironman World Championship and the Boston Marathon. Her competitive experience provides her with unique understanding of what pushing the body to its limit means and how acupuncture can aid the athlete’s body.

Rachel Johnson is a Licensed Acupuncturist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and is board certified in Acupuncture by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated with honors from the Master’s program of Acupuncture at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN in 2016. During her time at NWHSU she interned at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in both the inpatient and outpatient units treating Traumatic Brain Injuries, Strokes and Spinal Cord Injuries, as well as The Salvation Army Harbor Lights Clinic in Minneapolis, where she treated low-income individuals for a multitude of issues ranging from generalized pain and insomnia, to infertility and mental health.

Rachel fell in love with Traditional Chinese Medicine while in school because of the way it combined both medicine and art; She believes that being and staying well begins with whole body care and the use of many modalities. Her passion for holistic health, nature, as well as helping others made Acupuncture an ideal career choice.

Outside of the clinic she enjoys spending time weightlifting, cooking and baking, and being active outdoors with her dog Porter.

Andi Rhiel, LAc, is a Doctor of Acupuncture specializing in integrative care and mental health, with certification in cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling and extensive studies in orthopedic and sports medicine acupuncture. She utilizes Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine to address physical and emotional pain, orthopedic/sports injury and rehab, digestive concerns, painful or irregular menstruation, headaches, mental illness, trauma, and chronic and acute health conditions. She provides treatment in times of illness or injury, and health maintenance and preventive care during wellness.  Andi also offers rejuvenation therapies as an exciting alternative to plastic surgery, Botox or filler type injections, chemical peels, providing safe minimally invasive options that deliver real results. 

Andi received her Doctorate of Acupuncture degree from Five Branches University. She is board certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the MN Board of Medical Practice. She has received certification in cupping therapy, gua sha, reflexology, microneedling, and MeiZen cosmetic acupuncture.  She also has an undergraduate degree in nursing and is a Registered Nurse licensed by the MN Board of Nursing.

In her free time, Andi enjoys powerlifting, snowshoeing, cycling, attending Twins games, and relaxing at the family cabin in the summer.  She is also an active member of the 501st Legion international Star Wars costume volunteer charity group.