Sophia Catanoso, LAc

Sophia (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist in Minnesota and is board-certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a Master's in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Sophia has treated various patients and has seen patients at several hospitals and clinics around the Twin Cities. She appreciates how Chinese medicine looks at the body as a whole, and how each person can have their own specific treatment that works for them. Her priority as an acupuncturist is to create a comfortable space for her patients to heal and to ensure that everyone can receive access to care regardless of their background.

Her specialties include mental health, chronic and acute pain, immune function, menstrual health, and LGBTQIA+ healthcare. She loves incorporating body work like cupping and guasha into her treatment plans as well.

Some of Sophia's other passions are baking/pastry, playing music locally, and doting on her cat Gary.

Sophia’s Offerings

What Sophia’s patients are saying:

  • I highly recommend Sophia Catanoso to anyone interested in cupping and tuina massage—though Sophia is also trained in acupuncture and gua sha too. I’m new to cupping and she made me feel comfortable and welcomed. She is approachable and answered all of my questions in a kind, nonjudgemental way. The sliding scale payment model makes investing in my well-being possible and regular, not just a one-time treat. I will definitely be back to see Sophia!

    -A.M.

  • I had my first acupuncture experience here and it was great! Sophie Catanoso treated me and she was awesome! I had a migraine. Over-the-counter meds were not working. I was about to leave town for the weekend and did not want to take this migraine with me. The acupuncture alleviated my migraine symptoms. It was a blessing. Bottom line: helped my migraine! Sophie Catanoso was awesome. Affordable rates. Friendly staff. Great location and environment. I felt relaxed. For those who never had experience with acupuncture, it DID NOT hurt.

    -L.M.

  • “Nothing but great experiences here, they make you feel like they genuinely care about your health and wellbeing in a clean and relaxing environment. Regular visits have become an essential and helpful part of managing my health conditions. Queer/trans friendly!”

    -K.W.