Dr Sonja Murray
Doctor of Acupuncture
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist
Registered Nurse
Certified Lactation Counselor
Certified Laser Coach™
Doctor of Acupuncture
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Winona State University
Licensure & Certifications
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Minnesota Licensed Acupuncturist - Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
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Diplomate of Acupuncture - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and *Oriental Medicine
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Basic Life Support Provider - American Heart Association
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Microneedling for Acupuncturists, Light Therapy for Acupuncturists - AcuMicro
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Certified Lactation Counselor® - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
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Shonishin - Pediatric Japanese AcuTherapy Certification
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Training in Japanese and Vietnamese Traditional Medicine
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ACEs and Trauma-Informed Care in Reproductive Health
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Certified Laser Coach™ - Regan Hillyer International
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MatriBirth Guide Certification - Free Birth Society
Philosophy of Care
My philosophy is rooted in the belief that true health comes from within. As your advocate, I empower you to take control of your health journey, understanding that your body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. With the right support and resources, you can create the vibrant life you deserve.
Meet Your Practitioner
Hi, and thank you for being here! I began my career at the Mayo Clinic as a pediatric nurse in 2011. As much as I enjoyed the experience working with families from all around the world, I quickly realized that our modern healthcare system's reactive approach was taking a toll on both my patients and myself.
While searching for advanced degree options, I started getting acupuncture treatment for insomnia related to working alternating day and night shifts. Acupuncture and the other modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) quickly opened my eyes to a comprehensive system of medicine, and a whole new approach to health. Although 3000+ years old to other cultures, TCM was new to me, and didn’t take much convincing that this was the philosophy of medicine I wanted to both live, and practice for my patients.
Growing up on one of Minnesota’s lakes, I enjoy as much time outside as I can get. Gravel roads and wooded trails are home to me, and practicing a philosophy of medicine that sees beauty in the relationship to our environment is truthfully fulfilling.
I believe that a happy, healthy life is achievable through community engagement, ancestral nutrition, moving, meditation, and guiding one’s Qi into balance.
When I’m not practicing medicine, I enjoy hiking, camping, foraging, cooking, traveling, singing silly camp songs, spending time with my husband, son, and zoo of furry animals, and enjoying all of the beauty that southern Minnesota has to offer.
*In its original content, the term “oriental” was used to indicate land lying East of European settlers, and therefore used in racial inferiority.
Wild Integrative Health is committed to racial equity and supports a change in the use of this term.