Ann Mongeau, L.Ac., RN
Mongeau Acupuncture LLC

My Journey "After 30 years of nursing, I went back to school to learn Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (OM). I did this because after 6 weeks of treatment with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, my life long allergies to dust, mold and pollen were gone. After trying all that Western medicine has to offer, I was faced with a lifetime of medication or allergy shots. I researched the history and effectiveness of the medicine, went back to school and realized I had found my niche. The best part for me is that many people who have exhausted traditional treatment options with Western medicine have found relief from Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. It's a wonderful feeling to help those who have nearly given up hope to ever feel better." Ann Mongeau Ann has been in the health care field for over 45 years working as a nurse and more recently as a Licensed Acupuncturist. She spent years as a Registered Nurse working in hospitals on general medical wards and in intensive and coronary care. For 6.5 years she was a Family Nurse Practitioner in a western medical community clinic. In recent years she sometimes teaches clinical nursing at Anoka Ramsey Community College. In 2001 she graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a Master's degree in Oriental Medicine and has been practicing in Anoka since graduation. She earned a Master's degree in nursing. She is a Minnesota Board of Medical practice Licensed Acupuncturist and holds a Certificate in Oriental Medicine (which includes acupuncture) from the US National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Ann's clients trust her and feel comfortable with her caring nature. Her vast experience working with both Western Medicine and Oriental Medicine make her an excellent choice for an acupuncturist. "I believe that health is a manifestation of balance, both within the body itself and between the body and the external environment. When the body is internally balanced and in harmony with the external environment, energy flows smoothly throughout to nourish all organs and tissues. By adjusting and stimulating the flow of energy through acupuncture, we stimulate the body's natural healing ability to maintain health and protect against disease. I further believe that acupuncture should be affordable to a wide segment of the population." Ann felt so passionately about community acupuncture that she taught many acupuncturists in the Twin Cities area how to set up a community clinic to provide more affordable acupuncture. She also organized the local coalition of community acupuncture clinics. Ann is past president of the AOMAM (Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association of Minnesota). See mnacupunctureclinics.weebly.com for community acupuncturists in MN and nearby WI. See www.communityacupuncturenetwork.com for community acupuncturists throughout the North America and abroad.
Ann Mongeau has a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University. Ann has practiced nursing since 1969 with experience in ICU, coronary care, adult medical surgical and cancer nursing and in a community clinic as a family nurse practitioner. She holds a Masters degree in nursing and is licensed as a registered nurse in Minnesota. Ann actively promotes the spread of community acupuncture by teaching Jingei pulse diagnosis to acupuncturists. She organized the local community acupuncture clinics. She has written a manual on how to start a community acupuncture clinic available with membership in the Community Acupuncture Network. See the links page . What people say about Ann: "I was skeptical about acupuncture, then I gave it a try. I was amazed at how effectively Ann treated me for sciatic pain and migraine headache. I walked in with pain and walked out pain free! If you have chronic pain, I highly recommend you let Ann treat you as soon as possible." --Lisa Russel, Maple Grove "I have had phenomenal results from the acupuncture treatment from Ann Mongeau. She treated me because I have allergies to pollens during the spring. One treatment, and my nose quit running and I felt terrific. The best part was that I didn't need antihistamines! Thanks, Ann! Your treatment really works and I'm sending all my friends to you." --Kathy Gillen, Elk River "For approximately seven years I have suffered knee pain resulting from an automobile accident. After approximately one month of weekly treatments, I could see improvement. The swelling and joint pain I have felt for so long was nearly gone. I have continued to receive acupuncture for six months now and I have been so very happy with my results!" ==Patty Koenig, RN., Ramsey