In-Patient Staff
Oncology
MIMI LINDELL, RN, BSN, OCN, HN-BC, CHTP, Integrative Medicine Nurse Clinician
Mimi received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She worked as a staff nurse on the oncology unit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for 14 years before joining the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing as an Integrative Medicine Nurse Clinician. She has maintained Certification in Oncology Nursing since 1991. Mimi has had a strong interest in holistic health for many years and completed the certificate program in Holistic Therapies at the College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis in 1999. She is a Certified Holistic Nurse and a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. Mimi has also received training in Reiki and Integrative Imagery, and has completed training as a facilitator for the HealthRhythms Group Empowerment Drumming program.
CHRISTIAN M. HANSON, L.AC, M. OM, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST
Christian holds a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM,) and is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Christian started his career after formal education as an archaeologist. Through his extensive studies of world cultures he developed a deep appreciation for traditional medical systems. His personal exposure and experiences with Chinese Medicine caused Christian to refocus and embark upon graduate level training in Oriental Medicine. Christian emphasizes patient education and the promotion of personal wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices. He began as Abbott Northwestern's first Acupuncture intern and has transitioned into a member of the Integrative Medicine team with a focus in Oncology and Pediatrics.
Jan Boettcher, RN, NCTMB, Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Jan has worked as a nurse in a variety of settings for 14 years. She has worked in long-term care, chronic pain clinic, and a center specializing in children prenatally exposed to cocaine. In addition, she has worked in the area of holistic therapies for 8 years, specializing in massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Healing Touch, Esoteric Healing and Myofascial release. She graduated from Sister Rosalyn Gefre’s School of Professional Massage and Bodywork and is a Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Practitioner.
Tony Balluff, Reflexologist
Tony is American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) certified Reflexologist who has been working in the field for 15 years. He has been working at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for two years, primarily with patients in oncology and in Park House. Prior to his work at Abbott, he spent ten years as an instructor of reflexology at Sister Rosalyn Gefre’s School of Professional Massage and Bodywork.
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