Relaxation Point

Meet the Business Owner

Michael S.

Business Owner

Michael Studer, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac, started learning Acupuncture in 1979, when there were no schools in US or texts in English. Recognized as an Acupuncture Pioneer by the Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Association of MN for untiring work in obtaining licensing and serving as President of the association in 1998 – 1999. BA from St. Cloud State University, supplemental Western Medicine courses at U of M, early mentoring by Edit Davis (Grand Dame of Acupuncture in MN) and subsequent course work at Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies is his education. He earned a NCCAOM Diplomate in 1992 and holds the second acupuncture license issued in MN. Experience at HFA 1989 – 2002, in clinic and drug treatment programs prepared him for starting Relaxation Point in 2003. He is one of only 277 recognized by Iron Butt Association to ride a grueling 48 states in 10 day motorcycle ride. He loves riding bicycle 14 miles to work 9 months of the year.