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Meet our Newest Team Members, Angie and Liz

We are thrilled to formally introduce you to our two newest team members, Angie and Liz. Some of you may have already had the pleasure of meeting them, but we wanted to share a little more about them to help you get to know them better.

Welcome Angie

Meet Angie, our newest addition to the team! Angie also joined us last week as a Patient Care Coordinator. Here’s what she has to say about her role and the clinic, along with a glimpse into who she is.

• SA: What do you like most about Selby Acupuncture?
• AR:  I like that Selby Acupuncture provides accessible care for those who need it, and the warmth of everyone who works here.
• SA: What do you like most about being a Patient Care Coordinator?
• AR: I like interacting with the community and supporting their health journey.
• SA: When you’re not working what brings you joy?
• AR: Gardening, beekeeping and music bring me joy when I’m not working.
• SA: If you could do anything tomorrow without limitations, what would that be?
• AR: I would love to travel the world and eat all the different cuisines..

Meet Liz

Some of you may recognize Liz from a few years back when she was on our team. Liz re-joined our team as a Patient Care Coordinator last week and we couldn’t be more thrilled with her decision to be back. We caught up with Liz to learn more about her and discover what she enjoys about working at Selby Acupuncture.

• SA: What do you like most about Selby Acupuncture?
• LS: That Selby Acupuncture is a force for good.
• SA: What do you like most about being a Patient Care Coordinator?
• LS: I like making the waiting area a calm, inviting space. 
• SA: When you’re not working what brings you joy?
• LS: My boyfriend has two kids, and together we find all kinds of fun things to do around town. I read a ton, and I love movies too. Besides seeing me at Selby Acupuncture, you might see me volunteering at the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis.
• SA: If you could do anything tomorrow without limitations, what would that be?
• LS: I’d pick a foreign country and attend a language immersion program. Which one? Hm, so many!

We adore our team and are grateful for the work they do, and the energy they bring to the clinic.  Make sure to say hello to Liz and Angie next time you stop in.

A Little Heads-Up About Our Clinic Supplies

We wanted to give you a quick update on something that might pop up on your radar: how potential tariff increases could affect our clinic and your visits.

The needles we use for your treatments come from Korea, and most of our herbs are from China. Lately, our suppliers have been facing higher costs because of the additional tariffs, and some have had to increase their prices to us.

Good news is, so far, we’ve been able to cover these increases ourselves, meaning our prices for you haven’t changed. We’re trying our best to keep it that way without cutting corners on the quality of the products we use and prescribe. However, we want to be transparent that it’s possible we might need to introduce a small price adjustment on some of our herbs in the near future.

Additionally, like many businesses, we’ve been navigating some supply chain issues, which can sometimes impact product availability. The good news is that we are fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive herbal pharmacies in the area. This means we have a variety of options, including tea pills, powdered herbs (available in single herb or formula forms), and raw herbs. This extensive inventory allows us great flexibility. If a specific product or form becomes temporarily unavailable, we can switch to an alternative option. This ensures that your treatment plan can continue without interruption, so you can continue to receive the natural healing support you need.

Thanks for being such great patients and for your understanding! If you have any questions, just ask.