American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine moves to new Roseville campus


ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- After searching for three years, the faculty and staff at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) happily moved to its Roseville campus which is located at 1925 County Road B-2.

The building is located on the northwest corner, near Rosedale Shopping Center and offers a quiet, natural setting with urban surroundings. The campus is easily accessible from Highways 35W and 36. The first stage of development has been completed for the campus building. It includes the development of four classrooms with break areas, twelve treatment rooms, two consultation rooms, four offices, and a conference room. Of distinction is the college's beautiful Chinese herbal pharmacy, with 380 raw herbs stored in the traditional manner, using ancient herbal cabinets. Also of note is the library, built to house the most complete TCM literature collection in the United States, with over 100 acupuncture and Chinese medicine journals and 5000 acupuncture and Chinese medicine textbooks. All treatment rooms and classrooms reflect a traditional Chinese art decor.

The school and clinic have officially started their operation from November 1, 2001. Three open houses are planned for the grand opening of the new campus and winter trimester of 2002: Sunday, November 18; Saturday, December 1; and Sunday, December 15, 2001, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to the celebration, community and free informational seminars.

Grand opening for day spa
OAKDALE, Minn. -- Body Rhythms Therapeutic Day Spa and Salon recently moved to a new location with expanded facilities in Bergen Plaza in Oakdale and will celebrate its Grand Opening the first week in December. During that week, Body Rhythms is offering complementary skin care consultations, makeovers, and 10-minute massage samples.

The day spa and salon acknowledged National Spa Awareness month in November by hosting women from Dakota Woodlands Homeless Shelter to a day of service at the spa. Linda Ruberto, Body Rhythms owner, chose the Dakota Woodlands Shelter to work with because of their impressive results. This year, 190 of the 200 women and children at the shelter secured permanent housing.

"We provide massage, facial treatments, makeup consultation, hair and nail services and visit the shelter or host a group at the spa several times each year," Ms. Ruberto said. "Last month we collected donations of skincare and cosmetic products that we will demonstrate and distribute at Dakota Woodlands in December. We also have a 'jeans day' the first Saturday of each month at the spa for employees who donate a portion of their sales or volunteer services."

She added that "a day spa isn't just a place where wealthy patrons luxuriate, but a comfortable retreat from the everyday stressors for people of all walks of life." She and her employees show their commitment to this belief by donating their services to women who need a chance to relax and prepare for changes in their lifestyles.

For more information, call Body Rhythms at (651) 739-6388.

Dec 2001

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