At EastWest Acupuncture, we work with athletes who are committed to performing at their highest level. Whether you are training, competing, or recovering, your body needs to function with strength, clarity, and consistency every day.
Taylor Henseth has been an Athlete her whole life, and when myasthenia gravis got in the way of that, EastWest Acupuncture was here to help. Watch Taylor’s full story or read more about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the ways EastWest can help you!
Each of our patients has a unique story. They came to use different problems that all required customized healing and exercises.
With over 16 years of experience, Nikki has supported athletes in unlocking peak performance, including six years as the trusted acupuncturist for the Minnesota Twins, along with professional and Olympic-level athletes across multiple sports.
Our focus is on optimizing recovery, preventing injury, enhancing performance, and supporting long-term resilience, so your body can keep up with the demands you place on it.
Small imbalances today can become limitations tomorrow. Staying ahead of them is what keeps athletes competitive.
Nikki’s work with the Minnesota Twins reflects a deep level of trust and respect for her expertise. For over six years, she has been an integral part of their support system, helping athletes optimize recovery, manage pain, prevent injury, and maintain peak performance throughout the intensity of a professional season.
Her approach is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and enhanced by a whole-health perspective that treats the body and mind as one interconnected system. This allows athletes to not only recover faster and perform better physically, but also improve focus, resilience, stress response, and overall mental clarity under pressure.
Nikki’s care goes beyond symptom management. It is precision-based, individualized, and focused on identifying what each athlete needs to stay ahead in their performance physically, mentally, and energetically.
This level of integrative care is a competitive advantage.
What sets Nikki apart is her holistic approach—she treats the whole athlete, not just the injury. Using the tools of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, and mindset techniques, along with a certification in Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching from Harvard, Nikki helps athletes leverage their physical and emotional health as a competitive advantage. Her treatments support sustained peak performance, optimize recovery, regulate the nervous system, and maintain overall well-being.
If you’re ready to release pain, stiffness, soreness, or discomfort, improve recovery process, enhance your performance, and connect with your body at the deepest level, working with Nikki is your next step toward making your health your ultimate competitive edge.
