Wellness Minneapolis

Wellness Minneapolis Naturopathic medicine, functional nutrition + health coaching for sustainable health solutions.

We Believe in Whole Body Healing

Employing a heart-centered, evidence-based approach to health care, our providers empower you on your journey to health. We focus on finding a sustainable solution to your health concerns and build a plan for your lifelong wellness using the best of holistic healthcare rooted in naturopathic medicine. Many people with the following health challenges and goals have had success working with us:
- Autoimmune Diseases including Hashimoto's, Graves', Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis
- Digestive Health including Celiac disease, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS and bloating
- Food sensitivities and intolerances, Elimination Diets and testing
- Mood and Energy imbalances caused by chronic stress, anxiety, brain fog and/or fatigue
- Blood Sugar imbalances including pre-diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Hormonal Health including PMS, endometriosis, PCOS and menstrual concerns
- Nutrition evaluation and personalized supplementation guidance

This is not a comprehensive list! Please schedule a complimentary call with Dr. Barrett or Dr. Aidanne to discuss your concerns and goals.

Your TSH is normal. Your doctor says you’re fine. But you’re exhausted, anxious, foggy, and struggling.You are not imagi...
04/02/2026

Your TSH is normal. Your doctor says you’re fine. But you’re exhausted, anxious, foggy, and struggling.

You are not imagining it. The research has been saying so for over a decade.

In the latest post in our Hashimoto’s Research Library, I review five key studies on euthyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, what it means when your labs are normal but your symptoms are very real, and why antibody levels matter far more than most patients are told.

A few things the research confirms:

TPO antibody levels correlate directly with fatigue, irritability, brain fog, and lower quality of life even when thyroid hormones are completely normal.

Both TPO and TG antibodies are independently associated with systemic inflammation and symptom burden. TgAb specifically is linked to depression, insomnia, and emotional indifference. If you only have TgAb elevation, your antibodies still matter.

Optimized levothyroxine therapy does not reliably resolve these symptoms. Hormone replacement alone is not sufficient care for Hashimoto’s disease.

A genetic variation called the DIO2 polymorphism, present in up to 36% of the population, may explain why many patients feel hypothyroid despite perfect labs. Blood levels look normal. Cells are not getting what they need.

This is why we practice the way we do at Wellness Minneapolis. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease, not simply a hormone deficiency. Your symptoms deserve investigation, not dismissal.

Read the full research review at the link in bio.

Research referenced in this post:

PMID: 21186954
PMID: 24211158
PMID: 21910915
PMID: 39537841
PMID: 40756512

Real change isn’t forced.It grows when your choices align with what matters to you and your body.
03/31/2026

Real change isn’t forced.

It grows when your choices align with what matters to you and your body.



Most people are used to a healthcare system that responds to problems.Something hurts. A number is too high. A symptom g...
03/26/2026

Most people are used to a healthcare system that responds to problems.

Something hurts. A number is too high. A symptom gets bad enough that it finally feels worth addressing. You make an appointment, get a fix, and wait for the next thing.

We do it differently.

At Wellness Minneapolis, some of our most meaningful work happens with patients who feel pretty good. People who want to understand what is actually going on inside their bodies before something becomes a problem. People who want a doctor who knows them well enough to notice when something shifts.

This is what we call maintenance medicine.

It looks like annual or biannual visits to check in on how you are doing. It looks like preventive lab work that goes beyond a standard panel, looking at hormones, inflammation markers, nutrient levels, metabolic health, and thyroid function in a way that catches patterns early. It looks like a relationship with a provider who understands your history, your stress load, your goals, and what good health actually means for you specifically.

Conventional medicine is excellent at crisis care. We have deep respect for that.

But there is a wide open space between crisis and thriving. That is exactly where we work.

If you have been meaning to establish care, get your labs looked at properly, or just finally have a conversation with a doctor who has time to listen, spring is a genuinely good time to start.

Link in bio to learn more or schedule.



https://www.wellnessminneapolis.com/

A room full of caregivers, helpers, and community members walked in carrying a lot last night. They left a little lighte...
03/24/2026

A room full of caregivers, helpers, and community members walked in carrying a lot last night. They left a little lighter.

That's what happens when you give your nervous system what it actually needs, breath, movement, connection, and permission to rest.

We're so grateful to everyone who showed up for themselves last night at Rooted + Resourced, and to for co-creating such a beautiful evening.

Proceeds from the night are being donated to Stand with Minnesota today.

This won't be a one-time thing. More gatherings like this are on the way.

If you want to stay connected with Wellness Minneapolis, the link to our newsletter is below.

https://wellnessmpls.myflodesk.com/ur5qi7j8wp

Most of us didn't get the rest we needed this winter.January and February were heavy. Stress, disrupted sleep, less move...
03/24/2026

Most of us didn't get the rest we needed this winter.

January and February were heavy. Stress, disrupted sleep, less movement, comfort food, more alcohol. And now spring is here and instead of feeling refreshed, a lot of people are feeling restless, bloated, irritable, and exhausted.

There's a reason for that.

In traditional Chinese medicine, spring is liver season. The energy that was dormant starts moving again. Functionally, this maps onto something real: when your liver and gut are overburdened coming out of winter, that seasonal shift can feel rough.

The good news is that your body responds quickly when you give it what it needs.

Swipe for practical ways to support your gut and liver this spring. No cleanse required.



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Any time is a good time to begin.It’s easy to talk ourselves out of supportive habits by waiting for the “right” time or...
03/19/2026

Any time is a good time to begin.

It’s easy to talk ourselves out of supportive habits by waiting for the “right” time or more time. But health doesn’t require perfection or long blocks of effort.

If you don’t have 30 minutes to move, do you have 5?
If you can’t fit in a nap or a long break, can you take a few slow, steady breaths?

Small, realistic choices add up over time and can have a meaningful impact.
What’s one small thing you can do for yourself today?

Thank you for this beautiful illustration 🤍

Real change is built quietly, one small choice at a time.Atomic Habits is a thoughtful reminder that meaningful progress...
03/17/2026

Real change is built quietly, one small choice at a time.

Atomic Habits is a thoughtful reminder that meaningful progress doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from creating habits that actually fit your life. Each small action becomes a vote for the person you’re becoming.

This book echoes what I see so often in health and healing: sustainable change comes from consistency, compassion, and systems that support you long term. Not perfection. Not extremes.

A simple, practical read for anyone wanting change that lasts.

For Dr. Barrett's full book review click on the link in our bio.



https://www.wellnessminneapolis.com/drbarrettblog/atomic-habits-as-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones-by-james-clear

03/12/2026

Dr. Aidanne is excited to welcome you in person in her new office!

Sharing space allows for deeper presence, better listening, and a more human kind of care. Dr. Aidanne’s new office was created to support that connection. A quiet, welcoming place where you can slow down, feel grounded, and be fully seen.

We’re grateful to offer this space and look forward to welcoming you here.

Click on the link in our bio to schedule your next visit and see Dr. Aidanne in her new office!

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Burnout is often framed as an emotional problem.In reality, it is a physiological state.When the nervous system stays ac...
03/10/2026

Burnout is often framed as an emotional problem.

In reality, it is a physiological state.

When the nervous system stays activated for too long, the body begins to shift into survival mode. Cortisol rises. Sleep becomes lighter. Inflammation increases. Focus and patience decline.

Many of the people holding families, workplaces, and communities together right now are doing it on chronic stress physiology.

Sustained engagement requires recovery.

Movement.
Sleep.
Down regulation.
Shared responsibility.
Community.

If you are someone who shows up for others, your nervous system matters too.

We are hosting a donation based class this month called Rooted & Resourced to explore practical ways to support nervous system regulation in the middle of demanding times.

Details in the link in our bio.



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984150408283?aff=oddtdtcreator

Allergy season is arriving in Minnesota, and many people immediately reach for antihistamines. While medications can abs...
03/07/2026

Allergy season is arriving in Minnesota, and many people immediately reach for antihistamines. While medications can absolutely be helpful when needed, there are also a number of supportive strategies that can reduce overall histamine burden and help the body handle seasonal allergens more comfortably.

These are a few of the tools we commonly recommend during allergy season:

• targeted supplements that support a healthy histamine response
• nasal irrigation to reduce allergen exposure in the sinuses
• vitamin C to help stabilize mast cells
• anti inflammatory nutrition and hydration
• improving indoor air quality while you sleep

Small daily habits can make a meaningful difference in how your body responds to pollen and environmental allergens.

Save this post so you have these tools handy as pollen counts begin to rise.

If allergies are significantly impacting your sleep, energy, or breathing, working with a practitioner to address the root causes of immune imbalance can often provide deeper relief.

Many people in our community are carrying more than usual right now.Organizing.Advocating.Supporting neighbors.Holding f...
03/04/2026

Many people in our community are carrying more than usual right now.

Organizing.
Advocating.
Supporting neighbors.
Holding families together.
Continuing to show up at work and at home.

That kind of sustained effort requires a steady nervous system.

Rooted + Resourced is an evening designed to help you pause, reset, and strengthen your capacity to keep going without burning out.

We are partnering with our new neighbor to guide you through gentle Qi Gong, intentional breathwork, practical nervous system tools, and auricular acupuncture or ear seeds. This evening is designed to help your body move from chronic activation toward steadiness and regulation.

All proceeds will support Stand With Minnesota.

Suggested donation $30 to $50.
Space is limited.

Register through the link in our bio or the QR code on the flyer.

We would love to gather with you.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984150408283?aff=oddtdtcreator

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