Kara Yorkhall

Kara founded Fertile Ground in 2007 and leads an exceptional team of practitioners, providing the best that the Twin Cities has to offer in holistic reproductive care. Her clinical approach to acupuncture and Chinese medicine is based on over 25 years in women’s health and her extensive knowledge of reproductive medicine. Kara is passionate about helping women find the key pivotal areas that will create balance and greater health for them. Besides expertly providing care to fit the individual patient’s needs and goals, she is dedicated to empowering women to make the lifestyle changes that are going to have the greatest impact on their overall health and fertility. Kara believes in the profound healing power of the food that we eat, and enjoys helping patients discover the diet, supplement, herbal and exercise routine that will be most supportive for them. She holds a deep respect for the authentic experience of each patient and is committed to offering a safe and compassionate space for women to explore their healing at a deeper level. Kara is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the Minnesota State Medical Board. Kara graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. She has completed the comprehensive training and examination to become certified by ABORM- the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. Kara enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children, connecting with her friends, harmony singing, doing movement forms such as yoga and dance and spending time in nature. And she loves working at Fertile Ground!