2004 – current
Classic Health Care, LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Integrative Health Care
2004 – 2019
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Parish Nurse
Established and coordinate Healing Touch program
Consultation and health education in complementary therapies
Coordinate Mental Health Connect program
Coordinate Parish Visitor program
2008 – 2014
Axis Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncturist, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Primary and urgent care in community clinic with large East African population
Sole acupuncturist as part of integrated clinic services
1991- 2007
Evercare, Division of UnitedHealth Group, Golden Valley, MN
Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Provided primary care to residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities; collaborated with geriatrician and other health team members
1987 – 1996
Cooperative Older Adult Ministry (COAM), Minneapolis, MN
Executive Director
Founding executive director for a 501c3 corporation which provided programs and services for older adults through a coalition of churches
Developed volunteer model of parish nursing, health promotion resources and community health education programs
Co-authored/ edited “AgeRight! Self-Care for Older Adults” – ten audio-visual kits on health promotion and disease prevention for use by older adult groups
Procured and administered 34 grants
1976 – 1988
Park Nicollet Medical Center, St. Louis Park, MN
Senior Health Services Program Director and Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Developed and implemented infection control programs in eleven nursing homes; taught infection control seminars statewide
Developed award-winning “Over Fifty and Fit” exercise program for older adults
Received YMCA Leadership Recognition for development of programs for the elderly
1972 – 1975
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Staff Nurse
