Prairie Trail Acupuncture has been in business for over six years, helping patients in the surrounding area find pain relief. The clinic is led by Rhonda Schindler, a Licensed Acupuncturist. Rhonda has a passion for community outreach. She also serves as the Clinic Coordinator.

Rhonda is a Licensed Acupuncturist

Rhonda Hogan is a licensed acupuncturist and specializes in trigger point acupuncture. She is also trained in dry needling. She has a particular interest in acupuncture for neuropathy and pain. She received her Masters degree from the Tri-state College of Acupuncture and is currently pursuing her Doctorate at the Pacific College of Health and Science.

Valerie is a Clinic Coordinator

Valerie is a nationally certified herbalist with over 900 hours of combined study, and she combines acupuncture and food therapy to achieve optimal health. Valerie also has extensive experience in clinical acupuncture, interning in four clinics in Chicago and completing an externship at a women’s health center in Chicago. She encourages patients to ask questions and seek answers to their health concerns.

Aaron Schindler is a Medical Director

Aaron Schindler is a licensed acupuncturist with Prairie Trail Acupuncture Winnipeg a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine from the NCCAOM. He graduated from NWHSU/CAOM in 2008 and has over 19 years of experience in the field. He enjoys traveling, gardening, and growing Chinese herbs.

Rhonda’s passion is community outreach

Rhonda has a background in the natural health industry and has been involved in a variety of projects and organizations. She is currently pursuing national board certification. Outside of her practice, Rhonda enjoys community outreach and volunteering. She is a member of several organizations, including Emmaus Church, Northfield Prairie Partners, and Northfield Herbies. She also enjoys gardening and biking on the Luce Line Trail. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family.

Acupuncture is safe

When performed by a trained practitioner, acupuncture is safe and generally causes few side effects. Occasionally, a patient may experience some discomfort, including lightheadedness, nausea, and fatigue, but these effects are short-lived. Some people may experience some bruising or mild bleeding at the acupuncture site. Those with bleeding disorders or who are taking blood-thinning medications are more susceptible to experiencing these side effects.

There are few side effects

While the side effects of acupuncture treatment are minimal, they are possible. A few patients experience fainting or syncope after receiving acupuncture. Symptoms should be noted right away and treated appropriately. A patient who experiences syncope should be observed for a moment and pulled out. Patients should be given sugar water and given first aid, if necessary. Two patients experienced a serious adverse reaction after receiving acupuncture and required CPR.