Dr. Brian Grosam earned his PhD in Acupuncture in 2009 from the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he completed clinical studies in gynecology and neurology. His dissertation focused on the 'effects of acupuncture treatment on menopausal symptoms', laying the foundation for what would become his lifelong specialty.

 

His journey into Chinese medicine began years earlier, inspired by Pamela, an expert in Shiatsu Anma Therapy and Tuina. As Pamela transformed their family’s lifestyle through wellness practices, Brian’s curiosity quickly grew into passion. That passion carried him from earning his Master’s degree at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Minnesota to uprooting his family, two young sons included, to live, study, and work in China for nearly three years.

 

During that time, Brian worked at the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s teaching hospital, immersing himself in acupuncture, gynecology, and neurology by day while studying Chinese language by night. The experience was as challenging as it was rewarding, and it deepened both his knowledge and his commitment to the medicine.

 

After returning to Minnesota, he taught acupuncture at AAAOM from 2008–2015 and, together with Pamela, opened Sun Acupuncture, where they practiced for more than a decade. In 2022, they sold the clinic and embarked on a two-year sabbatical, during which Brian treated patients at a small private practice in Mexico. Those years offered both renewal and inspiration, and now he and Pamela are beginning a new chapter with Two Rivers.

 

Dr. Grosam is the trailblazing author of "Understanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause with Chinese Medicine," the first book dedicated to this subject. His groundbreaking work integrates Chinese medicine principles with contemporary Western medical frameworks, offering a modern treatment approach for hot flashes.

 

Beyond his book, Dr. Grosam has made significant contributions to the field through numerous articles, dynamic lectures at medical symposiums, and engaging online continuing education courses covering a range of topics including acupuncture, hot flashes, menopausal transition, and fertility.

 

A respected leader in his field, Dr. Grosam holds memberships with the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine, and a member of the North American Menopause Society.

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At the heart of his work, Dr. G values the exchange that happens in every treatment: “The patient benefits, and I benefit by receiving knowledge and experience in return.” His practice is not only about needles and techniques, but about building connection, integrity, and trust - principles that he and Pamela bring to every patient who walks through their clinic doors.