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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Bloomington, MN

-- Embrace Healing You Could Never Imagine --

At Three Essentials you receive the highest quality of tailored and holistic care from a bilingual doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

About
Three Essentials

Three Essentials Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, founded by Dr. Di Guan, is rooted in the classical principle of San Cai—the harmony of Heaven, Human, and Earth. Inspired by Daoist philosophy and the belief that the human body reflects the balance of the universe, our clinic offers holistic, personalized care through traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Opening in Bloomington, MN in July 2026, we provide a calm and restorative environment where patients can reconnect with their bodies, support healing, and experience the benefits of natural, whole-person wellness.

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Dr. Di Guan's Credentials

  • ​​​Licensed Acupuncturist, Minnesota 

  • Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

  • Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

  • Clean Needle Technique Certified (CCAOM)


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Our Specialties

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Pain Management

Acupuncture and fire cupping offers a grounded, time‑tested pathway out of pain. By improving circulation, easing inflammation, and restoring the body’s natural balance, treatment supports relief from chronic pain, acute injuries, migraines, back pain, and joint discomfort. Each session guides the body back toward harmony—helping you move with greater ease, strength, and vitality.

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Mental Health

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs calm the nervous system and nourishes the spirit, offering gentle support for anxiety, stress, insomnia, and emotional imbalance. Through harmonizing the Heart, Liver, and Kidneys—the organs most affected by modern life—treatment creates spaciousness within the mind and steadiness within the body, allowing clarity and resilience to return.

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Fertility & Women's Health

Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and supported by modern research, acupuncture, Chinese herbs and moxibustion nurtures reproductive health by regulating cycles, supporting hormone balance, and enhancing fertility for individuals and couples. Whether preparing the womb, supporting IVF/IUI, or easing PMS and perimenopause symptoms, treatment brings the body back into a state where life can grow.

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Facial Rejuvenation

Cosmetic acupuncture invites radiance from the inside out. By increasing circulation, stimulating collagen, and balancing internal systems, it softens fine lines, lifts the skin naturally, and restores a healthy glow. This holistic approach enhances facial vitality while supporting overall wellness, letting your outer appearance reflect your inner harmony.

Our Services

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Free Discovery Call

Our complimentary 15‑minute discovery call provides a gentle introduction to acupuncture and Chinese medicine. This meeting allows you to share your concerns, ask questions, and explore whether our holistic approach is the right fit for your healing journey. It can be either online video or phone call per your preference.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture at our Bloomington, MN clinic blends traditional techniques with a modern understanding of the nervous system. Sessions are customized to address concerns such as pain management, fertility support, anxiety, stress, sleep disturbances, and overall wellness.

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Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic acupuncture naturally rejuvenates the skin by enhancing circulation, stimulating collagen, and supporting internal balance. This holistic treatment addresses fine lines, puffiness, dullness, and facial tension while nurturing the body’s deeper systems.

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Fire Cupping

Fire cupping is a traditional therapy that uses warmth and suction to release stagnation, soften muscle tension, and promote circulation. This treatment is well‑known for easing back and shoulder pain, stress‑related tightness, and chronic muscular discomfort.

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Chinese Herbal Therapy

Chinese herbal therapy offers personalized formulas designed to support internal harmony, nourish vital energy, and address root causes of imbalance. Each formula is matched to your constitution and may be used alone or in combination with acupuncture.

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Gua Sha & Moxibustion

Gua sha and moxibustion are time-honored therapies used to move stagnation, warm the body, and encourage the smooth flow of Qi. At Three Essentials, these modalities are typically incorporated into acupuncture sessions to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, support digestion and menstrual health, and calm stress-related tightness. Whether through the gentle scraping of gua sha or the soothing warmth of moxa, these therapies help restore balance, relieve pain, and support whole-body vitality.

What people are saying.

"I have been receiving care from Dr.Guan for the past few months to manage headaches through my pregnancy. Dr.Guan has been very attentive to my needs and comfort. The service has decreased my headaches significantly as well as helped with other issues that have arisen during pregnancy. I highly recommend Dr.Guan."

— Carrie C.

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