Dr. John Montes, DACM, L.Ac.

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Dr. John Montes DACM, LAc
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John is an acupuncturist, medical massage therapist and East-Asian medicine practitioner in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their areas of expertise are integrative pain management with a dimension of mental health, trauma recovery and soul work. They have done extensive training in neurological conditions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Additionally, John helps people living with anxiety, depression, migraines, fibromyalgia, digestive and sexual dysfunction. 

John's medical philosophy is trifold: evidence-informed, biopsychosocial and spiritual.  They understand that to truly heal, we need to acknowledge and address all layers of what makes us human. This perspective of practice has been honed for more than two decades of rigorous study and inquiry.
Originally from Puerto Rico, John started their journey by combining various traditional healing apprenticeships with a Bachelors in Social Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez where they were able to do research in Caribbean, folk-healing systems from both a psychological and anthropological perspective.  John trained in Massage Therapy at Puerto Rico Massage and Bodywork Institute, in San Juan, PR and obtained additional training in Orthopedic Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular, Structural Bodywork and more. John is a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition. Later on, he obtained a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA.  There they had access to pursue additional certifications in the Yang Shen Qi Gong program and Shiatsu Practice. John had the privilege of training and doing rotations at the Yue Yang hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China with a focus on neurological rehabilitation. Subsequently did externships at the CPMC Davies Regional Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco, one of the top institutions in the nation solely focused on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.  After years of practice they pursued clinical doctoral studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, focused on advanced pain management, neurology and gynecology.  Finally, John completed a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree with a focus on integrative health from the Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA.

John's approach to practice feels intuitive and holds the space for patients to open up, address root causes of their conditions, be empowered in their care and heal deeply.
¡John habla Español!

Dr. Cassandra Rose, DACM, L.Ac.

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Dr. Cassandra Rose DACM LAc
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Dr. Cassandra is an experienced acupuncturist and herbalist. She has supported patients with eye health, migraines, chronic headaches, seasonal and esoteric alignment, allergies, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, digestion, oncology side effects, reproductive health, immune support, the common cold, injury recovery, pain management and so much more.

After earning her Master’s degree in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine she went on to study in the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program at the California Institute of Integral Studies before moving to the Twin Cities. Dr. Cassandra then completed her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Pacific College of Health and Science after getting her practice in Minnesota off the ground. She has completed clinical internships in Family Medicine, TCM Oncology, and Macular Regeneration. ​
How did Dr. Cassandra come to find acupuncture and East Asian Medicine?

She was originally drawn to acupuncture after receiving treatment at what would become her school clinic in San Francisco, CA. Her experience with acupuncture inspired her to change her whole life for the better. As a lifelong artist, Dr. Cassandra has always tried to create healing moments in the world through reflection. Some paths that inspire her are intersectional feminism, gender and queer studies, respectful parenting, anti-racism, social justice, environmental activism, body positivity and the Healthy at Every Size movements, inclusive spirituality, harm reduction, and ways to improve both allopathic and natural medical spaces through trauma informed care. It is an ever changing, growth oriented, reflective process that influences her artistic endeavors, and her healing practice. Acupuncture, herbalism, and her healing practices feel like a natural and direct extension of that creative desire.

How did she get involved in creating The EyeBright Regimen?

It was divine happenstance that brought Dr. Cassandra to study Mats Sexton, L.Ac.'s program. She was asked by a patient to study the Mats and a passion was born. Mats, the acupuncturist who offered his program in the Twin Cities for 17 years, was leaving the country and Dr. Cassandra was able to continue his practice after an extensive internship. She bringing in her own knowledge and history to the creation of the EyeBright Regimen.

The EyeBright Regimen proved to be a source of constant excitement and inspiration for Dr. Cassandra. Not only does the process spark her professional curiosity with its effectiveness but it is deeply moving to witness the effect it has in patient’s lives. It is a privilege to offer this powerful method to bring hope to folks with degenerative eye diseases.