As an educator and clinician, Dr. Christián Jovanovíc has strived to advance the ethical and patient centered practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With a background in integrative medicine and higher education, he has assisted in advancing the broader dialogue concerning the practice of Chinese Medicine in Minnesota, and ensuring the training of future practitioners is grounded in safety, ethical practice, and professionalism.
He received his doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice as a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac). Dr. Jovanovíc is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He also holds a Masters of Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degrees.
In his professional roles, he has the opportunity to interface with future health care providers and health care consumers. Dr. Jovanovíc is an advocate for advancing the broader dialogue on current health care disparities, especially among underserved or represented populations.
His clinical experience has allowed him to be part of traditional practice settings in addition to integrated care models in acute care facilities. Dr. Jovanovíc’s primary clinical specialization has focused on providing holistic care to those with terminal diagnoses and assisting with improving quality of life for the patient and their families.
Dr. Jovanovíc is currently a faculty member for the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine programs at Pacific College of Health Science guiding new students in their education to ensure mastery of Chinese medicine principals. Dr. Jovanovíc is an advocate for evidence informed, patient centered care supported by best practice models and policies. He has had the good fortune to be on the front end of policy development as it applies to acupuncture practice for one of the largest integrative medicine programs in Minnesota. Outside of the clinical setting, Dr. Jovanovíc is passionate about patient education and ensuring the safe and ethical practice of his profession.
Highly Recommend Her to Anyone Looking to Treat a Health Condition
“I have struggled with respiratory issues since I was a child, starting with many bronchial infections which developed into asthma as a teenager. My doctor encouraged trying many different ‘western’ medications, all of which attempted to control, not treat, my symptoms. For me, this was a very difficult time thinking I would be doing my best to ‘control’ something which can be an annoyance at best, and very frightening at its worst for my foreseeable future. I was highly dependent on my albuterol (steroid-based) inhaler for many years, which was expensive, frustrating, and not conducive to a healthy body. I noticed that walking and exercise lessened my symptoms, but allergies and heavy exercise made it much worse. After my husband ran to find my inhaler for the thousandth time while I had an attack, he suggested we consider looking for a different way of treating my asthma.
After researching local acupuncturists, I began treatment with Stephanie the next week in 2011. Although I don’t have a fear of needles, I was very curious about the placement of them and what each was expected to do. Stephanie was awesome about answering all of my questions. I had a better understanding of how acupuncture works while receiving treatment. She explained what to expect after my first treatment and we set up future appointments. I knew acupuncture wouldn’t instantly treat my asthma – however I did notice small changes even after the first treatment. I slept better, felt better, and started to breathe better. Along with treatments, Stephanie was able to find a correct dosage of herbal supplements that greatly improved my treatment of asthma. I continued to receive treatment from Stephanie on a regular basis until I went back to college in Minneapolis the following fall. I still have treatments with Stephanie, although not as often as I like due to my schedule.
The biggest indicator that acupuncture works, to me, if that while seeing my doctor last week for a regular check-up, he was able to remove asthma from my chart as I have been symptom and attack free for over a year and a half. Stephanie is always available over email to answer any questions I have and provide dietary suggestions for different things from a cold to a yeast infection. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to treat a health condition or even to just feel better on a daily basis.”
