Ruth Tongen has more than 25 years of experience in health care.  She is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Acupuncturist and a board-certified coach. Combining all three specialties, Ruth tailors services that best fit for you. She is known for listening, problem-solving, innovating and for results.

Ruth has held staff, faculty, and executive roles in acute care, long-term care, research, education and employee health. She also has specialized training and experience working with individuals and organizations moving through major transitions.

In addition to hands-on healthcare, many of Ruth’s clients have been in search of information and resources to age well and prevent health conditions before they occur. She has a special passion for making the transition process from working years to retirement as healthy and meaningful as possible. It is about so much more than saving money and traveling and hobbies. Tending to that creates a happier 20-30 years that most of us can now expect to experience in that chapter of life.

Education/Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota.
• Registered Nurse with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Board Certified Nurse Coach, American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.
• Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University.
• Diplomate in Acupuncture, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
• Licensed Acupuncturist, Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• Senior Practitioner of Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute.