Kate Fleming, DAOM, FABORM

(she/her)

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Fellow of the Acupuncture Board of Reproductive Medicine

Dr. Fleming has been in practice as an acupuncturist and herbalist since 2013. She holds both a masters degree and doctorate degree in acupuncture and traditional East Asian medicine. Dr. Fleming was the first acupuncturist in the state of Minnesota to hold both a doctoral degree and board certification in women’s health acupuncture. She has supported thousands of patients from 3-days-old to 92 years-young!

Throughout her career, Dr. Fleming has had the privilege of practicing alongside leading medical teams and academic institutions across the country. She was a part of the Integrative Medicine department of Mayo Clinic, where she partnered with the Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility department to promote acupuncture to patients undergoing IVF. At Seattle Children’s Hospital, she worked within the Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology department, caring for children across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the NICU, postoperative and rehabilitation units. Dr. Fleming also partnered with midwives and OB/GYNs at Minnesota Women’s Care to provide integrated, patient-centered care.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Fleming serves as an instructor at both Northwestern Health Sciences University and Colorado Chinese Medicine University, where she teaches courses in women’s health, reproductive and urinary health. She is also a guest lecturer for the midwifery program at Bethel University in St. Paul. Her work in education reflects a commitment to advancing the field and preparing the next generation of acupuncturists and herbalists.

Dr. Fleming is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and maintains national board certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as recognized by the NCBAHM. She is one of 11 fellows in Minnesota to have achieved board certification from the Acupuncture Board of Reproductive Medicine.

In her free time, Dr. Fleming enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, building really tall lego towers, taking mindful walks in nature, and frequently rearranging furniture!