About the Practitioner: Jean Twomey
Greetings! 
I am a Licensed Acupuncturist with an emphasis in nutrition. I am amazed and grateful to be a practitioner of this gentle and powerful medicine.
I understand how much our health issues can affect our quality of life, and the importance of finding solutions to these challenges. Problem solving is a clinic forte!
I am a 2015 summa cum laude graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University three-year masters program in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, and a certified Diplomate (Dipl.O.M.) by our national certification commission, the NCCAOM.
I've had a few other careers before finding this passion. I was an officer in the US Air Force, serving 20 combined years active and reserve duty as a C-5 pilot/aircraft commander and a staff officer 
at the Pentagon, and also worked in the semiconductor industry consulting on production planning and scheduling.
I am a 1992 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, majoring in Operations Research and Economics, and have a Masters of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. I began studying alternative medicine in starting in 1999 order to overcome my own health challenges.
I truly believe that illness can be a great teacher, a spark to ignite a personal transformation. My own health challenges have motivated me to search deeply--these have led to participation in workshops throughout the USA at places such as the Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, the Himalayan Institute, the Chi Nei Tsang Institute, the San Francisco School of massage, the Creation Center--studying energy work, physical modalities, and mental and emotional approaches to healing. This deep dive has also included personal transformational workshops and a meditation practice, to recognize and access the wisdom and answers within.
My husband and I are native Minnesotans, and made Aitkin our home in 2016. I enjoy being a mom, cooking, hiking, tickling the piano keys, spending time with family, and playing a mean game of Scrabble.
Your unique health care situation is important to me. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding how I can help you.
About the Support Staff
Ria Vanessa Santos
Ria is a MedVA certified medical virtual assistant newly dedicated to Aitkin Acupuncture, with an extensive history in medicine. She is a registered pharmacist, previously working in one of the premier hospitals in the Philippines. There she advanced to section manager, and was also the appointed hospital pharmacist to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. Prior to her career in pharmacy she worked as a medical transcriptionist.
Ria has a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. She has developed a strong interest in nutrition, and also worked as a team member for a nutritional supplement company. There she marketed and educated people on how the supplements could benefit their body.
Ria is a wife and a mother to two wonderful boys, currently residing near the capital city of Manila. She loves to sing, dance, cook, and spend quality time with her family. She will be happy to assist you.
Jennifer Mangubat
Jennifer is a versatile registered nurse who passed the California NCLEX-RN in 2008. She gained valuable experience as a staff nurse for a few years in the Philippines, and as a nursing aide in hospice care in Singapore for two years. She has also worked as a customer service support for US retailers, an online English tutor, and is a certified medical virtual assistant, bridging traditional healthcare with modern remote support capabilities.
Jennifer is a very passionate advocate for holistic health, and believes strongly in the power of mindfulness, personal health responsibility, and listening to one's body. She emphasizes the importance of meditation, hydration, regular movement, adequate rest, proper nutrition, and exposure to nature for one's overall well-being.
As a lifelong learner, Jennifer finds joy in creative pursuits such as singing, painting, and various fiber arts including knitting, crocheting, and needle felting. Since completing the Beginner's Course for Waldorf Early Childhood Education in the Philippines, she has also been volunteering in the Steiner Waldorf school where her daughter attends since 2019.
Jennifer and her family currently reside in Metro Manila. As a support staff for Aitkin Acupuncture, she will be happy to contribute in assisting patients on their wellness journeys.
218-670-2626
Aitkin Acupuncture at Riverwood Healthcare Center
Brown Log Building
601 Bunker Hill Drive, Aitkin MN
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