About Complete Oriental Medical Care
Many people come to Complete Oriental Medical Care after trying multiple approaches — when tests come back normal, treatments help briefly, but symptoms keep returning.
Stress never truly turns off.
Pain comes and goes without a clear explanation.
Digestion feels unpredictable.
Sleep, mood, and energy no longer feel reliable.
These experiences are often not isolated problems. They are signals of a nervous system that has been under prolonged strain and has lost its ability to regulate and recover.
At Complete Oriental Medical Care, our work focuses on restoring that regulation — so your body can settle, reconnect, and begin to heal in a grounded, sustainable way.
Meet Steven Sonmore, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Steven Sonmore, L.Ac., has spent over three decades helping patients whose symptoms don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis.
Rather than chasing one complaint at a time, Steven’s approach centers on identifying the underlying patterns that link stress, pain, digestion, sleep, and emotional health. This system-level perspective allows care to address why symptoms persist — not just where they appear.
Patients often say that for the first time, their experience makes sense. They feel listened to, understood, and guided with clarity rather than rushed through a protocol.
Care at Complete Oriental Medical Care is calm, private, and individualized. Treatments are never standardized or hurried. Each plan is shaped by a patient’s history, current state, and capacity for change — supporting the nervous system’s ability to regain balance over time.
Steven was inspired to study acupuncture and Oriental medicine after being struck by a car and subsequently cured of back pain with acupuncture. Steven has been featured in Mpls St. Paul Magazine, Fox 9 the Buzz KMSP TV, UPN29 TV, The New York Times, Qi Journal, Essential Wellness News, the Edge newspaper and many more. His traditional training began at St. Cloud State University and St. John’s University. Searching for a method of affecting change in the human body on a deeper level, he studied at the School of Shiatsu Massage in California. He is a graduate of the Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies.
His philosophy is that the Oriental medical practitioner must maintain a high level of energy to be successful in this work. He is constantly researching and perfecting his methods. At Complete Oriental Medical Care, Steven offers a truly unique treatment plan, combining acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and nutritional counseling to deliver the best care.
The Complete Oriental Medical Care Difference
Many people come to us after trying other approaches with limited or temporary results. Our care is designed to be individualized, methodical, and responsive to how your body changes over time—especially when symptoms overlap (pain, stress, sleep, digestion, and resilience).
Our clinic environment is intentionally calm and private, and appointments are never rushed.
Our Services
Advanced and Unique Acupuncture Methods
In a quest to find the most effective treatments for his patients Steven has studied almost every different style of acupuncture. He practices the Balance Method acupuncture to deliver quicker, more long lasting results. Steven’s expertise in Oriental medicine is well recognized in the community. He has taught classes at many educational institutions, including the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study (now CenterPoint Massage School), Minneapolis School of Massage, Learning Annex, Edina Community Education and Burnsville Community Education.
Services and Training
- Offers a truly unique treatment plan combining acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and Nutritional Assessment to deliver more effective and nurturing health care
- Graduated from the Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies in 1994
- Licensed in Acupuncture by the Minnesota Board of Medical Health
- Certified in Acupuncture by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Member of the Council of Healthcare Advisors
- Studied Advanced Balance Method with Richard Teh-Fu Tan, OMD, L.Ac.
- Certified in Pulsynergy Diagnosis and Chinese herbs with Dr. Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang
- Certified Life Coach – American Union of NLP
- Nutritional Assessment Training with Gregory Peterson, DC, DABCI
- Master Tung’s Acupuncture – Treatment for Pain and Difficult Conditions with Dr. Wei-Chieh Young
- Studied Japanese Acupuncture from Stephen Birch
- Certified in Facial Rejuvenation With Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine with Virginia Doran, MS, L.Ac., LMT
- Studied Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System with Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac. and Denise Ellinger, L.Ac.
- Studied Korean Hand Acupuncture from Dr. Dan Lobash
- Studied Tenino-Muscular Meridians for pain relief with Dr. Tran Viet Dzug
- Trained in Chemical Dependency Acupuncture Treatment at Hennepin County Detoxification Center
- Certified in Acupressure by the Acupressure Institute
- Certified in Shiatsu by the School of Shiatsu & Massage
- Certified Chi Kung Instructor
- Studied Qi Gong with Shifu Jianye Jiang, Richard Teh-Fu Tan, OMD, L.Ac. and Ken Cohen
- Trained in Advanced Pranic Healing with Master Stephen Co
- Member of the Minnesota Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- Member of the American Cosmetic Acupuncture Association
Published Articles and Media Interviews:
- Youtube channel
- Fox 9 Buzz KMSP TV
- Mpls St. Paul Magazine
- Chinese Medicine and Self Care
- The New York Times
- Hold the Chemicals, Bring on the Needles
- Qi Journal
- UPN29 TV
- Ancient Chinese Medicine For Modern Times
- Essential Wellness
- Licensed Acupuncturists treat many conditions
- Oriental Medicine Treats Allergies Successfully
- OC Register
- Acupuncture Facelift Gains Fans
- Phoenix Newspaper
- Holistic Junction
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Newsletter
- Enjoy the Energy of Fall
- Acupuncture.com
- Enjoy the Energy of Fall
- Your Health in The New Year
- PulseMed Alternative Health
- Natural Health Web
- Edge Life Magazine
- Acufinder
Care here is not rushed or forceful — it’s paced to support the body’s natural capacity to reorganize and heal.
When you’re ready, care is here.
Call 952-831-8080
or
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