Meet Our Providers
Stefanie Beniek, L.Ac., MaCM, FABORM
Stefanie Beniek, founder of Family Tree Acupuncture, is a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. She specializes in male and female fertility, IUI/IVF support, pre and postnatal care, pain management, and emotional health. By identifying the root causes of disease and ill health, she helps patients improve their health outcomes throughout all stages of life.
Stefanie's draws upon her advanced training in obstetric and reproductive medicine, her deep knowledge of acupuncture and herbs and her evidence-based approach to medicine to enrich her practice. She is passionate about educating both patients and providers about the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine in obstetrics and reproductive health. She knows from years of experience that traditional Chinese medicine complements and enhances Western approaches to infertility and obstetric care.
Stefanie lives in South Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and two kids, and two energetic puppies. In her free time, she enjoys soccer, biking, skiing, kayaking, hiking, and enjoying the natural world around us.
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Acupuncturist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Fellow of The Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM)
Diplomat in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (NCCAOM)
Education:
Master in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN
Postgraduate certification in Acupuncture for Labor and Delivery
Undergraduate degrees in Human Relations, Fine Art Photography and Women Studies from Saint Cloud State University, MN
Professional Affiliations:
Anne Kleeberger, L.Ac., MaCM
Anne Kleeberger is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine who uses her extensive training to create a treatment plan to fit the needs of each patient. She specializes in reproductive medicine and strives to support her patients physically and emotionally through their fertility journey. Some of the conditions that she treats are PMS, menstrual disorders, miscarriage support, PCOS, support through IVF and IUI treatments, and stress/anxiety. She also enjoys working with patients to create optimal health during and after pregnancy. In addition to reproductive health, Anne works with patients who have both acute and chronic pain and digestive issues.
Before joining the Family Tree Acupuncture team, Anne was a Senior Research Assistant with the Neurosurgery Department at Hennepin County Medical Center where she focused on researching a multimodal diagnosis for traumatic brain injuries.
Anne loves living in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis with her husband, their 2 young kids and lovable dog. In her pastime she enjoys camping, hiking, biking and rock climbing, as well as traveling the world.
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Acupuncturist by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Diplomat in Acupuncture with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (NCCAOM)
Education:
Master in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, WI
Professional Affiliations:
Minnesota Acupuncture Association
Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA)