Shelby Ankerfelt is a graduate from Northwestern Health Sciences University, who finished her Masters of Acupuncture in August of 2025 and Masters of Integrative and Functional Nutrition in December 2025. Shelby started her career in healthcare by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2016, and worked in nursing homes, long-term care facilities and the Saint Cloud, Centracare hospital. She attended Saint Cloud State University and graduated with a Baccalaureate of Science in Biomedical Sciences in 2021. Shelby’s clinical focus is on blending traditional Chinese theory and acupuncture with the more modern functional nutrition theories to support her patients in the best way possible. She received specialized training in Bao Loc, Vietnam working with chronic body pain and life-long illnesses and has also trained in pediatric oncology, sports acupuncture and pain management. Shelby believes that Eastern medicine can complement the new discoveries of Western medicine to provide whole-person, patient-centered healthcare.

Education:

• Master’s of Acupuncture (M.Ac.), Northwestern Health Sciences University

• Master’s of Functional Nutrition (M.S.), Northwestern Health Sciences University

Licensure & Certifications:

• Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.), Certificate of Merit, Long Thanh Temple Charity Clinic, Vietnam Certificate of Merit, Tuong Van Temple Charity Clinic, Vietnam Basic Life Support Provider (CPR & AED), American Heart Association (renewed 3/2024)

Volunteering:

• Greg and Friends Humanity Foundation & Vietnamese Agent Orange Hospital in Bao Loc City, Vietnam (2025) The Oshun Center for Intercultural Healing (2023-2024)

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Hello! My name is Maryn. I’m a very passionate massage therapist as I have been interested in this career since I was really young. I studied at Professional Massage Academy in St. Cloud, MN. I currently practice Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Craniosacral Therapy & Myofascial Release modalities. My pressure is anywhere from light to firm.

I have always been interested in how the human body functions and how it responds to various circumstances. It’s a great way to help anyone and everyone, down to the mind, body, and soul level. I really like helping people and I’m grateful I can use my massage skills to help you.

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Jessica Sunsdahl is the owner and operator of Willow Tree Acupuncture. A St. Joesph native, Jessica graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2003 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. After traveling in Asia Jessica became interested in Chinese medicine. She started her journey at the World Medicine Institute in Honolulu, HI. She completed her Master’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Roseville, MN. Jessica is very passionate about her work and truly loves being apart of her clients positive health transformations. Jessica is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Jessica Sunsdahl is the owner and operator of Willow Tree Acupuncture. A St. Joesph native, Jess... Read More