It hasn't been an easy journey to get here. I grew up in a small town in northern Minnesota where I learned early on how financial hardship and addiction can affect families and a struggling community.
What these early impressions taught me was that if I wanted my life to be different, I had to take action and do things differently than those around me. There was no money for college, so I joined the Air Force to pay for my education. I earned a BA in Psychology. But I didn't feel like I was doing enough.
So I obtained a license in massage therapy, and a whole new world of somatic healing - releasing stuck energy and emotions - opened up for me. However, it still felt like something was missing. I began studying herbs, oils, nutrition, etc., seeking more tools to help others heal and live happier, healthier lives.
I eventually found Five-Element Acupuncture, an ancient medicine that looks to treat the root cause of dis-ease. It looks first at the Spirit, addresses emotions, nutrition, lifestyle choices and more. It is profound in its simplicity. And after fifteen years in this field, I have seen it work again and again. Like magic.
I'm finally coming full circle, having received certification as a Spiritual Life Coach to go even deeper with my skills in Nonviolent Communication and Compassionate Inquiry. The magic continues to evolve as I incorporate these techniques into my thriving practice here in Great Falls.
I've been where you are. I know pain, hardship and the need to put on my big girl pants to get things done. My journey has taught me perseverance and given me empathy for the struggles of others. I'm not here to sell you a promise of healing - you have to put on your own big kids pants and do that yourself. But hopefully I can inspire you and give you the tools to feel just a bit better tomorrow that you do today.
Are you interested in learning a little bit more about partnership in a healing journey? Now is the time to engage in an integrated approach with a healthcare practitioner that really cares. If you haven't been getting what you deserve in healthcare, now is the time to begin.
Dr. Lesley is an incredible healer and life coach. I have been going to her practice for a year, and always leave her office feeling ten times better than when I walked in! She offers beautiful advice in all areas of wellbeing, including physical, mental and spiritual health. She has helped me sort through blocks in my personal life, while simultaneously treating my nervous system, gut, and imbalanced hormones. She has a deep understanding of medicine, energy, and people, and I believe she truly has a gift.
- Paris R.
Lesley is truly an expert in her field...She has a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and body...She is patient, persistent, and always willing to go the extra mile to help her clients succeed. One of the things that sets Lesley apart from others in her field is her authenticity. She genuinely cares about her clients and takes the time to listen to their concerns and understand their unique situations.
- Felipe M.
Lesley seamlessly blends equal parts skilled acupuncturist and experienced psychotherapist and infuses both with a lot of good, healthy common sense...She promotes self-efficacy and personal accountability, doing so with warmth, respect and genuine concern. I quickly felt more in tune with my body. For the first time in years, I see a navigable path to a level of wellness I thought was unattainable. I feel much better and I am much more confident and motivated to be a healthy person again. Thank you so much! - Nathan D.
Contacting Dr. Johnsen is the first step towards the change you are seeking. You don't need anything more than a desire for more information to move into a new beginning.
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