Carolyn Laney, DACM, L.Ac. - Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine/Energy Healing/Massage therapy
Licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
“My mission is to partner with patients on their healing journey by providing an approachable, safe space for personal growth and healing with the intuitive use of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, and therapeutic massage.”
Dr. Carolyn Laney is especially passionate about alleviating pain, cultivating emotional wellness, treating mental illness, healing trauma, women’s health, and fertility. She also has considerable clinical experience in treating many different health conditions including post-op surgeries and joint replacements, acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, allergies, sinus infections, digestive disorders, and geriatric health conditions, to name a few.
Dr. Laney's Doctorate focused on integrative medicine with research and specialization on treating mental health conditions. She is NCCAOM board-certified in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and licensed with the Minnesota State Medical Board.
Education:
BA in Psychology from St. Catherine University
Massage Therapy Certificate from St. Paul College
MA in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University
Doctorate in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science
I also had the opportunity to Study Abroad in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Henan University and Affiliated Hospitals, Zhengzhou, China in 2017
Advanced training/Certification:
Reiki Certificates, Levels 1-3
Craniosacral Therapy Trainings, Levels 1-3 - Heartwood Institute
License: MN #1913
Specialties:
Trauma
Mental Health & Stress
Women’s Health (thyroid dysfunction, adrenal disorders, menopause)
Fertility & Reproductive System Challenges (hormones, menstruation, PCOS, PMS/PMDD)
Pain Management
Modalities:
Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Chinese Herbal Medicine & Dietary Therapy
Cupping
Gua sha
Massage Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Reiki
For more information about each of these techniques, and how they can be helpful, visit her website.
Dr. Laney is in-network with Health Partners, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Ucare, Preferred One, Blue Cross/Blue Shield & Meritain Health for acupuncture.
She is not able to take Medicare (even if your Medicare plan is managed by one of our in-network insurance carriers).
Please contact your insurance company for information about your benefits, as well as what diagnoses are covered by your plan before scheduling.
All other services are private pay only. Pricing can be found on our Acupuncture page.
Why did you go into this field of study? My journey with acupuncture started many years ago when I was diagnosed with PCOS. I wanted to find a treatment that didn’t involve taking the standard Western approach of birth control pills and metformin that was prescribed to me. After much research, I landed in the student clinic at American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and tried acupuncture for the first time. The results didn’t happen right away, but I felt more at peace that I was on the right path when I left the clinic that day. A few years later and after the birth of my second child, I started taking classes at AAAOM and then transferred to Northwestern Health Sciences University to finish my master’s degree. Through this experience I had found my true calling. I knew I wanted to help others and utilize the same natural holistic healing that I found in acupuncture and Chinese medicine for my health conditions.
What are your interests outside of work? In my spare time, I love spending time with my children, Sam and Tiffany. I also enjoy making art, photography, hiking in the woods, dancing, running, biking, yoga, camping, gardening, reading, and cooking.
What book are you loving right now? I pour over and quote anything written by Brene Brown. My latest favorite by her is Atlas of the Heart. She gives such a wonderful description of different emotions. The book has genuinely helped understand my feelings. I can't recommend it enough.
What is one of your favorite quotes? "I have been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do." —Georgia O'Keefe