Meet Our Providers

Jennifer L. Kolter, LAc, MOM

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist, owner and practitioner of

Henderson Healing Hub, LLC, Mankato Healing Hub, LLC and Mankato MicroNeedling.

She is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which encompasses an array of modalities including acupuncture (dry needling), electro-acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dietary therapy, fire cupping, moxibustion, Tui Na (Chinese medical massage), Tai Chi, and Gua Sha (dermal friction, similar to Graston).

She has expanded her knowledge and is certified in Microneedling and nanoneedling for those needing help with aging skin, scars, acne and hair loss.

Also certified in Energetic Nutritional Testing which is a form stemmed from kinesiology or muscle testing and receives responses from the body to help deepen the understanding of what is causing harm to the body.

She completed her Nutrition Certificate in December 2025 to deepen her knowledge regarding the dance between the body and the nutrients needed for optimal health.

She acquired her early experience in various clinics during her studies at Chinese Medical School including Bloomington Natural Care Center, University Health Services, Woodwinds Clinic and Serenity Senior Care Center before entering the entrepreneurial world.

She completed her Masters in Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University, College of Health & Wellness. She is licensed through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, is a Diplomate of Acupuncture certified by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and certified in Clean Needle Technique through the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM).

As a TCM provider she is able to customize an individual’s treatment to guide the body back to a natural way of healing. All healing begins with the patient, regardless of the therapy. Mind, body and spirit must be in harmony for health to be achieved. She is passionate about getting to the root of the problem and is grateful for the opportunity to guide you on the journey back to a place of health and vitality.

On a personal note, Jennifer has four active children. Her background, before TCM, was largely accounting and customer service related with a 10-year window staying home to raise her children full-time. Raising her children was the spark of her journey into this medicine and continues to help fuel the passion.

Dr. Gretchen Forster, LAc, DAcCHM

Traditional Eastern Medicine

Gretchen was introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine through her own experience as a patient. With the support of her practitioner and a commitment to consistent acupuncture treatments and herbal medicine, she felt years of chronic pain symptoms begin to soften, healing and balancing on a cellular level within her physical, mental, and spiritual being. She is inspired by the rhythms of nature and emphasizes a balance of nutrition, lifestyle, and emotions in her treatment strategies. She is passionate about working together with her patients and inspiring others to realize their unique health and wellness goals. She strives to empower her patients to take an active role in their wellness journey.

Gretchen holds a license from the Minnesota State Medical Board and is certified by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She achieved a Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She has completed a 48 hour nutrition certification course and is passionate about educating on the effectiveness of using food as medicine to support the healing of dis-ease. She traveled to Vietnam to practice and learn Traditional Eastern Medicine. She practiced in private clinics, community clinics, and Buddhist temples and studied Eastern herbal medicine, acupuncture, and traditional treatment techniques.

Modalities used by Gretchen include: acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, facial acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electric acupuncture, cupping, Guasha (dermal friction technique), Tuina (Chinese medical massage), orthopedic needling, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary therapy. She has a special interest in treating pain, mental health, women’s health, and digestive health. She welcomes all ages into her clinic!

Margaret Knoblauch, CMT

She has been practicing massage therapy for 40+ years. She graduated from Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, CA. in 1981. She graduated from The New Physiology Institute in 2006 with a certification in Quantum Energetics in Green Bay, WI. She also has a strong personal background in nutrition and herbal food supplements.

Margaret believes strongly in the Body-Mind-Spirit connection of total well-being and recognizes massage as an essential foundation for creating that awareness.

The primary therapeutic effects of massage are relaxation and stress relief, improved muscle tone, improved circulation, reduction of swelling and inflammation, thereby reducing pain. Also, the blood and lymph circulation is stimulated hastening the elimination of toxins and impurities.

Regular massage facilitates a connection to your body that will bring improved health and well-being on your journey to a stress-free life where dis-ease cannot thrive!!! First and foremost, though.... massage feels GOOD!!! Prevention is key to optimum health!!!

~ Margaret

Heart Centered Healing with Tracie

If you are navigating the weight of PTSD or the persistent feeling of "stuck" energy, you aren't just looking for a practitioner—you are looking for a path back to yourself. Through a blend of Healing Touch, Emotion Release, and Spiritual Healing, you can begin to unclamp the grip of the past and recirculate your natural vitality.

Rather than just managing symptoms, these sessions focus on the root energetic cause of your discomfort. Whether you are dealing with chronic emotional stress or physical tension, the goal is to help you:

Decompress the Nervous System: Shift out of "survival mode" into a state of deep, restorative calm.
Unclamp Trapped Emotions: Identify and release the energetic "balls" of sadness, anger, or grief that may be stored in your tissues.
Restore Your Internal Harmony: Support your body’s innate ability to heal by balancing your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Erin Arnst, LICSW

Education

Augsburg College

Top Specialties

Family Therapy
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Life Transitions
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sports Performance
Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Brainspotting
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Humanistic
Mind-body approach