Karlyn Nessa
- Sports and performance recovery and post-exertion rehabilitation.
- Pain and acute or chronic injury management with acupuncture.
- Stress, anxiety, and sleep regulation through acupuncture treatments.
- Women’s health, hormone balance, and fertility-supportive acupuncture.
- Nervous system balance and digestive symptom relief via acupuncture.
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Integrative Massage
3454 County Rd 101, Second Level, Minnetonka, MN, 55345-1016
Karlyn Nessa, L.Ac., MAc Licensed Acupuncturist • Sports, Recovery & Women’s Health Karlyn is a licensed acupuncturist with a passion for helping people feel and perform their best . Her approach fits seamlessly into the Integrative Massage model: she focuses on root-cause assessment , goal-oriented treatment plans , and collaborative care for active people, athletes, and anyone serious about their long-term health . Karlyn earned her Master of Acupuncture (MAc) from Northwestern Health Sciences University , where she completed over 525 hours of supervised clinical practice and treated more than 250 patients . She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of St. Thomas , graduating Magna Cum Laude . During this time, she competed as a Division I dance athlete on the St. Thomas Dance Team and later danced professionally as an NFL Cheerleader , giving her a deep, personal understanding of the demands placed on high-performing bodies . In her work at Integrative , Karlyn blends the time-tested principles of acupuncture with modern, evidence-informed strategies . Sessions are highly personalized and may focus on: Sports and performance recovery Pain and injury management Stress, anxiety, and sleep regulation Digestive concerns and nervous system balance Women’s health, hormone balance, and fertility support Whether you’re dealing with a lingering injury , managing training load , navigating burnout , or working through hormone-related symptoms , Karlyn partners with you to create a clear plan and track progress over time —rather than just chasing symptoms. Her style is warm , approachable , and detail-oriented . She takes time to listen , explain what she’s doing and why , and ensure each session feels both clinically purposeful and deeply supportive . Outside of the clinic, Karlyn enjoys time with family and friends , preparing healthy meals , dancing , hiking , traveling , and saying “yes” to new experiences . She strives to live the same balanced, active lifestyle she helps her patients move toward every day.
(Includes consult + first treatment) - Comprehensive evaluation and acupuncture treatment focused on pain relief, nervous system regulation, recovery, and whole-body function. Includes health history review, treatment planning, and first acupuncture session.