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Dr. Kim Christensen
L.Ac., DAOM, M.CM., Dipl.OM., Craniosacral Therapist, Constellation co-owner
she/her/hers
Specialties: LGBTQ+ health, complex & chronic medical conditions, Lyme Disease, chronic pain management, reproductive & sexual health, mental health & trauma
Dr. Kim (she/her) is dedicated to providing affirming, whole-person health care, prioritizing a personalized approach rooted in transparency, empowerment, and education. Her perspective is informed by her own identity and experiences as a creative, larger-bodied queer person living with chronic pain, hypermobility, and late-stage Lyme Disease.
In her clinical work, Dr. Kim strives to connect patients to the inner rhythms, interconnected systems, and healing potential of their bodies through a personalized combination of disciplines, deep listening, and collaboration. Her areas of specialty include complex and chronic medical conditions, Lyme Disease and tickborne illness, chronic pain management, reproductive and sexual health (including IUI and IVF support), and mental health and trauma. Dr. Kim is passionate about providing comprehensive care for LGBTQ+ individuals, including holistic support for queer family planning and gender affirming hormone therapy and surgeries.
Dr. Kim has earned a Masters in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN, completed a postgraduate Pediatric Integrative Health Fellowship at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, and studied in Zhengzhou, China at Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2023, she completed a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine degree from the Oregon College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR. As part of her independent doctoral research, Dr. Kim focused on LGBTQ+ health equity and Chinese medicine approaches to support gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender folks, under the mentorship of Dr. Catherine Lumenello, DACM, LAc.
A forever student, Dr. Kim has also studied a range of other disciplines that inform her approach to care. She is currently embarking on a deep dive into integrated bodywork therapies, including Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release, with Michael McMahon, LAc. In 2022, Dr. Kim completed the year-long Tao of Trauma training program with Alaine Duncan, LAc. Dr. Kim is also certified health coach through Wellcoaches, has studied Pranic Healing and Reiki levels I and II, and has completed cosmetic acupuncture certification and training in microneedling.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Kim teaches at the University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, speaks on Chinese and East Asian Medicine and LGBTQ+ health topics, and has contributed to medical publications and integrative medicine training programs. She loves connecting with other health and wellness professionals and creating strong relationships across disciplines.
Dr. Kim strives to honor the Indigenous roots of Chinese and East Asian Medicine in her clinical and teaching work. She stands with gratitude on the shoulders of the teachers, doctors, midwives, medicine women, and revolutionaries who have carried the myriad lineages of East Asian Medicine across generations.
“To be seen and heard today by Dr. Kim after going through years of frustration with my digestion, left me in tears. I was heard, seen, and have a plan and I couldn’t be more grateful! Beyond excited to have her on my journey!”
“I saw Kim for many sessions of acupuncture and cupping over several months when I had been dealing with a chronic pain condition for two years. I had tried everything within traditional medicine and was branching out into “woo woo” stuff out of desperation. If this is you, take the leap. To say Kim changed my life for the better is an understatement. Her thoughtfulness and caring and the way she approached my whole person was what allowed me to start healing. I had been alienated from my body for a long time, where pain had made it a stranger and enemy to me, and Kim’s work helped me begin to feel positive physical feelings again. She is a real healer in the true sense of the word, and I don’t say that lightly! She really gives of herself and I honestly don’t know how she does that so lightly and effortlessly day after day. Thank you Kim!”
“Dr. Kim Christensen came into my life at one of the most stressful and difficult times. Her knowledge of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, gentle care style, and wisdom have been a beautiful, life-giving, affirming addition to my health journey. Highly recommend. So grateful.”
“I came to Constellation specifically for Kim Christensen after a debilitating back injury. Kim spent so much time learning about me and my symptoms and then working specifically with my issues in a tender, caring, professional, and highly competent manner. She is truly an amazing human. She saw me through a year prior to back surgery and during my healing afterwards. While acupuncture could not heal the nature of the injury, she, with her craft, were able to reduce inflammation, reduce tension in my compensatory muscles, and greatly reduced pain. I loved the combination of acupuncture, tissue work, and cupping. I always felt safe, cared for, and serene during my treatments.”
“I have worked extensively with Kim, having received acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and Chinese herbal therapy, and I cannot recommend her services highly enough. Kim is more than an acupuncturist, and provided a great deal of encouragement and support as I navigated some complex health challenges. ”
“I can’t explain how thankful I am to have found Kim. Living with chronic illness is grueling but seeing Kim has lightened the burden. Not only is she a brilliant practitioner but she is a kind listener, generous healer, and a hilarious person. While I may never be cured, I am living with less pain, more hope, and better sleep since I started seeing Kim.”
“One day, I asked a trusted colleague if she thought acupuncture could work for my neck and back pain and she was so enthusiastic about the possibility of benefit, that I had to try it. She recommended Kim, and my experience has been astounding. I was very skeptical going in - not just of acupuncture, but also skeptical because I had tried so many other things that hadn’t worked. But, it turned out that acupuncture and cupping was the puzzle piece I was missing.... I never thought that I would feel normal again, but now, I can actually say that my body has almost completely recovered from the accident. My pain is no longer constant and I can move freely again, without restriction and pain. I can’t thank Kim enough for what she’s done for me. ”
Note: The term “Oriental” is rooted in notions of Eurocentrism, exotification, xenophobia, and white supremacy. Unfortunately, this term is commonly used in the East Asian Medicine field in the names of academic degrees, certifications, institutions, and professional organizations. I stand in solidarity with efforts led by many Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander practitioners and students to eradicate this term from the profession.
