About the Practitioner

Kimberly Fritz, M.Om., L.Ac., is the founder and sole practitioner of Green Dragon Acupuncture. She earned her Master of Oriental Medicine degree (M.Om.) in 2003 from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MCAOM) at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. She holds certifications from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, and is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Kimberly is on the board of directors for the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association of Minnesota (AOMAM) and holds the position of President. Kimberly is also a member of the national professional association, American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Kimberly is married and has four children (20, 18, 13, and 15 months). Her interests and hobbies include gardening, reading, distance running and fitness. Kimberly enjoys traditional cooking and modifying recipes to be allergen free (gluten, casein, corn especially). She is familiar with GF/CF dietary interventions (celiac, autism) and uses Chinese food therapy in clinical practice as well as personal practice. As part of her health regime, she is partial to running, yoga (is a certified yoga instructor) and qigong. Classes for both yoga and qigong are offered at Green Dragon on a limited basis with the desire to continually increase availability. Currently, Kimberly has invited Amy Erickson, RYT, to teach yoga classes at Green Dragon. Visit the classes/events page to learn more. Kimberly is also an American Heart Association CPR instructor teaching through CPR Professionals.

Kimberly is available to speak on the topic of Chinese medicine for groups interested in learning more about Traditional Chinese medicine. Public education is part of the mission of Green Dragon Acupuncture. She is also available to come on site to teach qigong, demostrate acupuncture and speak on it's effects, or speak on Chinese food therapy/dietary principles.

"Chinese medicine isn’t just a career choice, it’s my way of life. The fundamental principles lend not only to achieving health, but a balanced, more satisfying way of life. I enjoy practicing, and teaching these fundamentals every day.”