About Us
At Practical & Creative, our mission is to empower and guide you to heal from pain, injury, and dysfunctional patterns with acupuncture, massage, energy work, and herbal medicine.
Recharge your health and regain strength, balance and flexibility with the professional healing experience that only Practical & Creative can deliver. We have a strong commitment to responsible practices, to a patient-centered approach, and to listening to you and insuring open and honest communication. This allows us to develop solution-driven treatment plans specifically designed for you. You will receive the attention, care, and service you deserve.
Trust You’re In Great Hands!
Our practitioners have extensive experience working with individuals ranging from the weekend warrior to elite athletes, from youth to the elderly, and from those recovering from injury or surgery to those seeking to stay strong and healthy!
Schedule a time to visit with us, and receive any of our services from our highly qualified and licensed practitioners.
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OUR STORY
G. John Schmidt, Massage Therapist
A Minnesota native growing up on a farm, John’s creativity and problem solving skills developed early. Today this enables him to assess and deliver uniquely designed sessions for each individual. He also provides insightful recommendations and education that extend the benefits of massage beyond the treatment room.
As a former track, cross-country, marathon runner and cyclist, John understands how the body functions well and the key role nutrition and minerals play in peak performance and regaining/maintaining health. John also has experience in farming, agricultural consulting and lobbying, as a youth counselor, and coaching Olympians/Paralympians.
John’s massage specialties include- deep tissue, orthopedic/therapeutic, sports, relaxation, trigger point, Myofascial release, and pre/post natal massage. He has worked with athletes from USATF, IAAF, NFL, NFL Combine, University of MN Gophers, and MN Hockey.
John is married to his business partner, Dr. “I” and they have an awesome and famous Australian cattle/Shepherd dog named Ziggy.
One of John’s favorite snacks is home-popped popcorn with real butter, real salt, and a glass of real milk! “
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Education
certificate of Massage Therapy, Cortiva Institute
Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Youth Counselor
Baccalaureate of Science in Physical Education, Southwest State University
Licensure & Certifications
Licensed Massage Therapist, Federal State of Massage Therapy and Bodywork
Myofascial Release levels I & II, John Barns
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
Certified Running Coach, Road Runners Club of America
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Organizations
American Massage Therapy Association, Member
Land Stewardship Project, Member
The Minnesota Arboretum, Member
Dr. Ivonne Mosquera-Schmidt (Dr. “I”)
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist
Board Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Reiki Master, RRCA Coach
A Colombian native growing up in New York City, Dr. Ivonne learned to move and adapt quickly. Having lost all of her sight to retinal cancer by 2 years of age, her critical thinking, resourcefulness and intuition also matured early. Today this enables her to view every patient as a unique individual, and to deliver compassionate holistic care through acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, and energy work.
Dr. Ivonne has extensive corporate experience from working in Finance, Project Management, and HR with companies including The Dow Chemical Company, IBM, and The National Science Foundation. She has spoken at schools and universities, corporate events, at the U.S. Congress, and the United Nations. Additionally, she is also a world renowned Olympic Runner and Triathlete, and works on bridging communities across the world through athletics and healthcare.
Dr. Ivonne’s passion for massage, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine developed slowly over the last 20+ years. In 2002 she won a raffle for an acupuncture session that “unexpectedly” helped with childhood constipation issues. Then in 2003 she received her first sports massage for ITband syndrome, which sparked her interest and study of the human body. Later in 2014, she sought acupuncture and herbal medicine to help manage side effects and recovery from bladder cancer treatment. Since then, Ivonne has turned to massage, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to regain her health and enhance athletic performance and recovery. She believes these were at the core of enabling her to compete at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. These experiences compelled her to switch careers and enter the healthcare space. Today, Ivonne would welcome the opportunity to support you on your health and wellness journey.
Dr. “I”’s Acupuncture specialties include- Acute and chronic pain, digestive irregularities, headaches/migraines, stress/anxiety/depression, and sports performance/recovery.
Dr. “I”’s massage specialties include- Orthopedic/therapeutic, sports, trigger point, relaxation, Myofascial release, Reflexology, and Thai massage.
She has worked with current and retired athletes from the NFL, NFL Combine, University of MN Gophers, NHL Hockey, USA Ju Jitsu, MN Vixen.
Dr. Ivonne is married to her business partner, John, and they enjoy traveling and sampling chocolate.
One of Dr. “I”’s favorite snacks is flourless chocolate brownies with a cup of Colombian hot chocolate!
Education
Doctorate of Chinese Medicine (DCM), Northwestern Health Sciences University
Master’s of Acupuncture (M. Ac), Northwestern Health Sciences University
Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy, Northwestern Health Sciences University
Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) with honors, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College
Baccalaureate of Science in Mathematics, Stanford University
Licensure & Certifications
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) MN #2051, State of MN Medical Board
Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.), National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Clean Needle Technique Certified, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
Microneedling for Acupuncturists: AcuMicro
Dry Needling Level 1, Myopain Seminars
Board Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Certified Thai Massage Therapist, International Thai Massage School (Thailand)
Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapy
Myofascial Release levels I & II, John Barns
Certified Running Coach, Road Runners Club of America
Certified Reiki master, International Center For Reiki
Organizations
Minnesota Acupuncture Association, Member, former Treasurer
American Society of Acupuncturists, Member
American Massage Therapy Association, Member
Northwestern Health Sciences Alumni Association, Member
USA Track & Field, Member
We also invite you to shop and learn about natural and healthy products!
- Skin moisturizing and soothing Tallow and Sport Balms
- Pure essential oils and products
- Diatomaceous Earth – pure minerals for pure energy
On the creative end, we have locally made handcrafted items and eco-friendly products too:
- Handcrafted Wooden Wish Banks, wine racks, and more
- Himalayan Salt Lamps – to purify the air around you
- Air Defusers – Great with pure EOs
Practical and creative thinking leads to Simple, Sensible, Solutions!
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