Minnesota Holistic Medicine Group

We care about our community of holistic healthcare professionals with a shared interest in integrative healing services. This membership offers ongoing events for networking and expert-led education to further expand integrative medicine and holistic therapies in our healthcare communities.

 

 

 

 

Next Meeting

MHMG Meeting May 2025

MHMG Meeting May 2025

May 3, 2025
St.Paul, MN

MHMG Meeting May 3rd 2025

 



Meeting Information
MHMG Meeting May 2025

MHMG Meeting May 2025

May 3, 2025
St.Paul, MN

MHMG Meeting May 3rd 2025

 



Meeting Information

Promoting the awareness and effectiveness of holistic and integrative health care.

What is ‘holistic’? The term ‘holistic’ came into use in 1926, and reflects the concept that ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.’ In human health, this reflects an appreciation for the fact that all of our physical systems and anatomy can be separated from each other, but life is only possible when they are unified and functioning.

What is ‘integrative’? The word comes from the Latin word integer, or ‘a complete entity.’ So integrative is to weave together various influences to make one influence: various forms of health care and providers working together to help restore, achieve and maintain health.

There are many different sources of health services that can contribute to holistic and integrative health. This website has some basic information on some of the more commonly used professions and methods. Please look around, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for send us a note!

Be well. Be whole.

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Like-Minded Community & Business Networking

Regular group meetings for learning, connection, and discussion. 

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Expert Led Integrative Education

Virtual and in-person events are available. MHMG events are private to community members, and tailored to MHMG interests.

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Gain Public Presence On Our Provider Directory

Now more expansive, our growing provider directory features MHMG providers and beyond at a low cost online to the public. The directory helps members to gain exposure to health-seekers aligned with varying practitioners based on specialty search and more.

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Speaking Engagements

MHMG Members have preferred selection to speak at MHMG events, meetings, or parallel events (conferences, podcast, retreats, etc.) put-on by the greater WeCare Non-Profit.

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Volunteer Opportunities

In the future, WeCare will be launching accessible holistic well-being services; services offered by healthcare professionals for other healthcare professionals. MHMG members have the first opportunities to both volunteer and enjoy services themselves. 

Dr. Bill Manahan

MHMG Founder

Bill Manahan, MD, is Assistant Professor Emeritus with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center in Minneapolis. He is Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association and author of the book, Eat for Health. Dr. Manahan co-founded The Wellness Center of Minnesota (1982-1992), one of America’s first, physician-led, integrative medicine centers. He was also the Founder and Program Director of Minnesota’s first Rural Family Medicine Residency Program. Presently, he consults with physicians and clinics wishing to expand into a more integrative and holistic practice, and he is working to help make the primary healthcare system more holistic and more joyful for patients and practitioners.

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Dr. Carolyn Torkelson,

MHMG Co-Chair, MD, MS

Dr. Torkelson has co-chaired the MHMG with Bill for the past 20+ years.  Dr. Torkelson is an integrative primary care physician who practices at the University of Minnesota. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine with a joint appointment in the Department of OB/GYN and Women’s Health. She specializes in women’s health and was the medical director of integrative services at Women’s Health Specialists. She has a master’s in clinical research and has published numerous articles on integrative health. Dr. Torkelson retired December 2019 from the University and is spending her time writing and consulting on women’s health. She co-authored the book; Beyond Menopause: New Pathways to Holistic Health. This book addresses a largely ignored population of aging women who want an active voice in generating choices and making decisions in partnership with their health care practitioners.

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New Co-Chairs

Christa Rymal, RN, MSN

Christa Rymal, RN, MSN

Learn more about Christa Rymal here: BIO

Melissa Conway, MSW, LICSW

Melissa Conway, MSW, LICSW

Learn more about Melissa Conway here: BIO

Apply To Join MHMG

The Minnesota Holistic Medical Group (MHMG) exists to foster collaboration between health care professions and clinicians. Membership is free, but requires that you submit some basic information about your training, schooling, and practice(s).

Application for Membership:

MHMG Founding Story

Featuring Original Founder, Dr. Bill Manahan, and longstanding Director, Dr. Carolyn Torkelson.

Testimonial

"The MN Holistic Medical Group (MHMG) has been an integral and important part of my journey as an integrative and functional medicine practitioner. Bill welcomed me into the fold via breakfast in 2008, and the group has inspired and nourished me ever since. MHMG is, in large part, the reason integrative, holistic and functional medicine has flourished in Minnesota, and has educated and nurtured both experienced and new practitioners ever since it began in 1989. The MHMG community is warm, talented and giving, and is a great place to learn, support and thrive. I am so thankful to Bill and Carolyn for leading this group, and helping integrative medicine to thrive in Minnesota and beyond."