Hello, I’m Caitlin Piacentini.
Please welcome Caitlin!
Caitlin holds a master’s degree in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has over three years of clinical experience treating adult patients in a private practice setting. She enjoys treating mental health, women’s health, pain, and much more. Her schedule is now open and she is taking new patients!
Caitlin’s story
Having a role as a healthcare provider was always an interest of mine, but it took me some time to find out where my passion lay. At the beginning of my educational journey, I participated in observational clinical rotations at my local hospital, spoke to various healthcare providers, and took healthcare-related college coursework. I had even started a radiography program, but nothing “clicked” until I shadowed an acupuncturist—one of the few in my small Michigan hometown. I knew upon meeting her that I wanted to give the kind of life-changing care she provided. The goal quickly became moving near the closest acupuncture school, nearly 400 miles away, and that’s when my journey truly began. I was immediately captivated by traditional Chinese medicine and never questioned my choice to enroll.
Many acupuncturists I have spoken with have great stories of starting school because of how much acupuncture helped them. But this was not my story. From my classes, I knew there were many things acupuncture could accomplish, but most of my healing didn’t come until the end of my school years. One of the greatest lessons I discovered in acupuncture school was learning to listen to my body and strive to achieve a deeper understanding of why I feel the way I do. Ever since, I have made significant improvements to my mental, menstrual, and digestive health—and understand how they are all connected! Acupuncture school also reassured me I didn’t have to feel embarrassed or ashamed of any of my symptoms because I was not alone.
Since embarking on this journey, my goal has always been to be the kind of provider I needed when I first started healing my health concerns. As someone who can have a significant amount of anxiety and fear about healthcare procedures, I try my absolute best to make anyone who comes into my office comfortable by taking the time to listen to their story, explaining my treatment and plan, and encouraging them along the way.
When I’m not in the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Andrew, and our three cats. I also have fun baking, cooking, knitting or crocheting, and occasionally traveling.
Education
Master of Arts Degree, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Roseville, MN December 2020
