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If you suffer from chronic pain, you know that the search for lasting relief is challenging. Chronic pain interferes with your ability to partake in everyday activities and enjoy life on your terms. When over-the-counter pain relievers fail to manage the pain, there are other solutions, including the use of...
Emily “Bo” LaFountaine is a successful physician assistant who got her start as a medical assistant at Valley Medical and Wellness. Her story illustrates how working at Valley Medical can help individuals get a head start on a successful career in healthcare. As a child, Bo dreamed of being in...
Caitlin Copa is a Valley Medical and Wellness success story. A former medical assistant at Valley Medical, Caitlin recently got accepted into Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downer’s Grove, Illinois. Valley Medical helped her get there. Caitlin joined Valley Medical in October 2020 and worked through July...
The State of Minnesota has closed its remaining state-run COVID testing sites in Brooklyn Park, St. Paul/Midway, Duluth, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. This creates a gap in COVID testing that Valley Medical and Wellness is prepared to fill. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced these site closings...
Valley Medical and Wellness is pleased to welcome Katrina Gabelko as the newest advanced practice provider in our Rochester clinic. Katrina is now seeing existing patients and ready to schedule new patients in the Rochester area. About Katrina Gabelko Katrina was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area...
NEW MINNEAPOLIS LOCATION2847 JOHNSON ST. NEMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418612-444-3000 Valley Medical's New Minneapolis Clinic is Now Open! Valley Medical and Wellness is excited to announce that we've moved our Minneapolis clinic to a new and bigger location. The new clinic is located at 2847 Johnson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418...
Click here to schedule a combination flu and COVID test at Valley Medical and Wellness Cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV, and the common cold are all on the rise. What does that mean for you and your family—and do you need to get tested? COVID Cases Are Increasing Post-Thanksgiving,...
Feeling sneezy and wheezy? Have a sore throat or a cough? Running a fever? Lost your sense of taste or smell? These are all signs that you could be positive for COVID-19. What should you do next? Click here to learn more about same-day COVID testing at Valley Medical and...
We're excited to announce that our Minneapolis clinic is moving to a new location, at 2847 Johnson St. NE. This new location is larger than our current Minneapolis clinic and will let us see more patients in more comfortable surroundings. New Clinic Opens December 19th Our current clinic is open...
The end of the year is the time for all manner of holiday gatherings, from office parties to family get-togethers. With COVID-19 still lurking about, how can you stay safe and not contract the virus while still having a good time? Here are ten effective tips for dealing with COVID...
The COVID-19 pandemic hit almost three years ago, and many companies are just now reopening their physical offices. While working from home is still an option for many, many others now face the prospect of returning to office work after years of working remotely. What do you need to do...
Are you traveling soon or just returned from a trip? Travelers run an increased risk of contracting COVID-19—which makes COVID testing for travelers extremely important. Contact us today to schedule your same-day COVID test! Why Do Travelers Need COVID Testing? Traveling is fun but stressful. You’re around a lot...
COVID-19 isn’t near the pandemic it used to be, but it’s still out there and still spreading. To make things worse, it’s now flu season in North America, and it’s difficult to tell the difference between the two viruses. Both COVID and the flu are spread from person-to-person by airborne...
Valley Medical is proud to be exhibiting at the 2022 MARRCH Conference and Expo. Valley Medical staff will be talking to addiction care professionals about MAT and UDT services for treatment centers and providers. Featured this year is Valley Medical's vTOX DNA-verified urine drug testing that eliminates the need for...
Valley Medical and Wellness is proud to announce that Dr. Ashwin George and Dr. Sventlana Zaydman were named to the 2022 Top Doctors list by Minneapolis Monthly magazine. Dr. George was named in the Addiction Medicine category and Dr. Zaydman in the Pain Management category. Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors Minnesota Monthly's annual Top Doctors...
Valley Medical and Wellness is pleased to announce expanded hours for its Woodbury clinic. For patients' convenience, the Woodbury location is now open until 6:30 pm on Mondays and Tuesday. Full hours for the Woodbury clinic are: Monday: 8:00 am - 6:30 pmTuesday: 8:00 am - 6:30 pmWednesday: 8:00 am...
Valley Medical and Wellness’ own Dr. Svetlana Zaydman is featured in a two-page spread in the September/October issue of Minnesota Monthly magazine. This is the magazine’s annual Top Doctors issue and both Dr. Zaydman and Dr. Ashwin George are listed as Top Doctors in their respective categories of Pain Management...
Valley Medical and Wellness is a proud gold-level sponsor of Minnesota Recovery Connection's 2022 Walk for Recovery. Walk for Recovery takes place Saturday, September 17, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Minnesota State Capitol Grounds in St. Paul, MN. It's Minnesota's premiere all-recovery event, where runners, walkers, and...
Valley Medical and Wellness is proud to be a sponsor of the Rally for Recovery 5K Walk/Run this weekend in Rochester. The Rally takes place Saturday, September 10, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Silver Lake Pavilion in Rochester, MN. Runners and walkers from across the area will...
Now open! Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is proud to announce the opening of its new clinic in Bemidji, Minnesota. This is VMW's fifth location, joining other clinics in Burnsville, Minneapolis, Rochester, and Woodbury. Addiction Treatment for Bemidji VMW's Bemidji clinic is located in the 4 West Building, 403 4th Street...
If you test positive for COVID-19, there is a new treatment that will reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization. Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is now offering convenient telemedicine visits for patients who test positive for COVID to evaluate if they are eligible to receive a prescription for...
No More Need For Viewed Urine Drug Tests! Looking for a solution to compliance issues with urine drug testing for your clients? Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is bringing Telehealth MAT Services and Human ID Urine Drug Testing Compliance directly to you! VMW's Genetic “Human ID” confirms patient identity on...
Valley Medical and Wellness is excited to announce we are now offering virtual and in-person Medication Assisted Treatment and Urine Drug Testing for treatment tenters! What We Do Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is a chronic pain management and addiction treatment practice with locations in Bemidji, Burnsville, Minneapolis, Rochester,...
Spring Clean Your Wellness! The following services are available for existing Valley Medical and Wellness patients undergoing treatment for Chronic Pain Management or Addiction Treatment. IV INFUSION THERAPY Myers' Cocktail Infusion ........ $185 Improves Mood & Energy, Increases Immunity,Alleviates Pain, Eases Asthma & Seasonal Allergies,Reduces Depression & Anxiety (60 Minutes)...
Continuing an Addiction Practice In-Person During a Pandemic VMW is celebrating the recent publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA) by Valley Medical and Wellness' Lindsay Bergstreser, PA-C, a physician assistant, Jonah Poynter, a medical assistant, and Svetlana Zaydman, DO and Ashwin George, MD, both...
With this year’s Flu Season overlapping with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the similarities between COVID-19 and the Flu (and other other respiratory viruses) can make it difficult to determine what is making you feel sick. Valley Medical & Wellness is offering COVID-19 + Flu testing for symptomatic individuals to help...
Breaking the Cycle: Prevention First Substance Dependence can manifest at any point in a person's life; young or old. This October, Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is committed to helping break the cycle of substance abuse by raising awareness and educating both teens and adults about the risks of drug...
Valley Essentials Medpacks consist of a 30-day supply of daily supplements that are custom selected by our practitioners to boost your immune system!** Each Valley Essentials Medpack contains pre-organized daily doses inside of sealed containers to keep your vitamins fresh and easy to take with you on the go! Our...
COVID-19 Testing Recommendation After Provincetown, MA Travel *Information Adapted From Minnesota Department of Health Newsletter Alert OUTBREAK IN MA A large outbreak of COVID-19 has been detected in people who have visited Provincetown, MA since July 3. It is not yet known whether this outbreak is due to a particular...
BURNSVILLE/WOODBURY, Minn - Valley Medical and Wellness is a chronic pain management and addiction management clinic with locations in Bemidji, Burnsville, Minneapolis, Rochester, and Woodbury, Minnesota. Valley Medical and Wellness has begun offering Covid-19 vaccination appointments at both their Burnsville and Woodbury locations for anyone ages 12 years old or...
Valley Medical and Wellness has been offering outstanding healthcare for patients suffering from chronic pain and/or substance dependence since they opened their doors on May 1st, 2014 in Burnsville, Minnesota. Over the last 7 years the pain management and addiction treatment specialists at Valley Medical and Wellness have been helping...
Valley Medical and Wellness Promotes National Addiction Treatment Week: National Addiction Treatment Week (October 19 - 25th) hopes to increase awareness of the gap in certified addiction medicine care and treatment and aims to shed light on the critical need for clinicians to enter the field of addiction medicine. Here...
September is Pain Awareness Month The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) established the first Pain Awareness Month in September 2001 in order to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding information on chronic pain and access to chronic pain treatment. Raising Awareness Valley Medical and Wellness understands that Chronic pain can interfere...
Valley Medical and Wellness is a premier chronic pain management and addiction treatment practice with offices in Burnsville, Minneapolis, Woodbury, Minnesota. Valley Medical and Wellness is excited to announce we are partnering with our friends at Recovery Is Happening to expand our services to Rochester, MN! We are now scheduling appointments...
As school starts and things open back up, quick and accurate COVID-19 testing is crucial to help stop the spread of infection. Valley Medical and Wellness continues to provide test results within 1 day and strives to increase and expand testing to more Minnesotans. We are proud of the hard...
All patients tested at Valley Medical and Wellness since we first opened our Covid-19 testing centers have been able to receive their results within 1 day of testing. Issues surrounding the reporting of Covid-19 test results to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have been resolved and reports are being...
Valley Medical and Wellness in Burnsville, Woodbury, Minneapolis, and Rochester, MN is proud to share the recent article by Staff Writer Susan Du featured in City Pages! The article features Valley Medical's continued effort to fight the opioid epidemic while also taking on the COVID-19 pandemic by providing COVID-19 testing for...
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing is now available in Burnsville, MN for anyone needing a test! At Valley Medical Laboratory, our team of high skilled PCR technicians can deliver certified, accurate COVID-19 test results by the next day! To schedule your same-day Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test, please visit our website, choose from the...
Valley Medical and Wellness (formerly Valley Pain Relief and Wellness Center) is premier chronic pain management and addiction medicine clinic celebrating 6 years of outstanding healthcare for hundreds of patients in the Midwest suffering from chronic pain and substance abuse disorder. We first opened our doors on May 1st, 2014...
This year, Patient Experience Week is held from April 27th - May 1st to celebrate and focus awareness of the amazing effort that healthcare providers, support staff, and administrators have put forth to make an incredible impact on the patient experience and community. Valley Medical and Wellness, a premier chronic...
It’s that time of year again! For the past three years Valley Medical and Wellness, a premier chronic pain and addiction medicine program with locations in Burnsville, Minneapolis, and Woodbury, has been a proud sponsor of NPH (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos) USA and their annual Cinco de Mayo 5K, which will be hosted...
Meet our Lab Team! Valley Medical and Wellness is proud to employ Dr. Greg Post, Dr. Nathan Harris, Huy Nguyen, Shannon Wick, Erik Skie, and Se Yang. Our team is a highly educated and skilled group of individuals who are dedicated to meeting laboratory testing needs and improving patient care....
We broke ground on construction for our new COVID-19 testing lab on April 10th! Here are a few photos of the progress being made on the new Valley Medical Laboratories COVID-19 Testing Facility in Burnsville, MN! We have removed the old flooring and our team is working diligently to get...
Please visit our GoFundMe Page. Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is a premiere chronic pain and addiction medicine practice in the greater Twin Cities Metro area, committed to combating the opioid epidemic since 2014. We strive to improve the quality of life of those suffering from pain and/or addiction through...
Valley Medical and Wellness patients, You have likely heard information in the news about the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) has already been working diligently on developing strategies to address supply issues, clinical operations patient flow, and overall support to our patients and staff....
Try infusion therapy at reduced prices today and feel great all winter long! Myers' Cocktail can help improve your mood and energy; boost immunity against Cold and Flu; and alleviate pain associated with fibromyalgia, migraines, and muscle spasms. The Immunity Booster prevents infection and promotes overall healing, shortening the duration...
For those saddled with chronic pain, a reliance on medication can be part of life. However, experts in our pain clinic in Minneapolis warn that this reliance comes with a risk of drug dependence. Suffering from pain that won't go away might not seem like a life-threatening medical issue, but chronic pain...
Pain is one of those things that we can’t wait to get rid of. No matter where the pain is coming from, it interferes with everything good in life, limits our activities, and makes us feel ill. For severe pain that cannot be relieved by over-the-counter pain relievers, doctors may...
pain clinic Woodbury Having occasional neck pain, especially after doing strenuous physical activity, sitting for a long time, or waking up from a bad sleeping angle, isn’t unheard of and doesn’t usually raise an alarm. In fact, research has shown that neck pain is common in people who work in desk jobs...
86.3% of American adults have reportedly consumed an alcoholic beverage at some point in their lives. While moderate alcohol consumption can yield some health benefits, excessive drinkers are at risk for: Suffering from a condition known as alcohol use disorder Getting involved in a car accident Developing a wide...
Diabetes has been a growing health concern affecting over 30 million people in the United States. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, this “lifestyle” disease was the 7th leading cause of death in the country in 2015. diabetes in a nutshell Diabetes is classified into types I and II....
how your environment influences your risk for alcohol dependence Alcoholism is a disease that can affect any person. As a growing public health issue, some 14.1 million U.S. adults from the ages of 18 and older, and 443,000 kids from the ages of 12 to 17 are believed to be...
pain clinic Minneapolis Headaches and migraines are both common conditions experienced by people of all age groups. Headaches, while at times can be very severe,may sometimes be so severe that it can be mistaken for a migraine, but there are specific differences between a headache and migraine. It is important...
addiction doctor Minneapolis Vivitrol is one type of brand name for a drug called naltrexone, which is primarily used for treating alcohol dependence and opioid addiction. This particular brand, however, works better than other types of medication because of its formulation as an extended-release injectable suspension. The U.S. Food and...
Valley Medical and Wellness wishes you a happy and healthy Halloween!
Phantom pain happens when an individual experiences pain and sensation in a body part or organ that are no longer physically present. It's most common among people who have had an amputation or a breast removal surgery. However, phantom pain may also occur in people with a spinal cord injury...
Heroin addiction is on the rise among adults between the ages of 18-25. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the number of people using heroin for the first time doubled within a period of 10 years, while the number of people who have become dependent on this illegal substance...
Alcohol dependence can develop and take over your life if you're not careful about the choices you make. In the U.S., 1 in 13 adults develops alcohol problems in their youth, which can lead to other substance abuse issues, according to the American Addiction Center. Sobriety might be hard to...
We are now open in the East Metro! In Woodbury, just east of 494 and Valley Creek Road, our third clinic offers services for pain, addiction, and wellness.
The opioid epidemic presents a major problem in our communities, but what is the problem exactly? Before any problem can be managed, it must first be understood. Valley Medical and Wellness (VMW) is focused on bringing a thoughtful approach to dealing with the people in our communities afflicted with pain and chemical...
what are opioids? Opiates are drugs used to treat pain acquired from the opium plant. These substances are highly addictive and carry a high risk for opiate addiction for whoever takes them for a prolonged period, even if they are used as prescribed. While opioids are prescribed to alleviate acute...
what are opioids? Opioids, oftentimes also called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had...
what causes back pain? The back is a complex structure of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, sprain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can cause back pain. Even though sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes simple activities can have painful...
Chronic back pain can limit your daily productivity. If not managed properly, it can lead to disability later in life. The doctors in our Pain Clinic in Minneapolis and Burnsville have years of experience dealing with a variety of back pain cases. We know the negative effects that back pain can bring...
Valley Medical and Wellness staff volunteered and participated in the annual NPH Cinco de Mayo 5k on Saturday, May 4th, to support children in poverty from Central and Latin America. NPH (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos) USA translates to “little brothers and little sisters” in Spanish, which supports nearly 3,100 non-privileged children...
saturday, april 27, 2019 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. eastern time Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Unused prescriptions thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. The misuse and abuse of over-the-counter medications, illicit...
We're very proud and excited to announce that VPRWC is now Valley Medical & Wellness. Our caring team remains the same, as well as the great service you have come to know and expect from us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Valley Wellness has been featured in an article on Fairview Physician Associates Network News, highlighting the challenges of managing opioid addiction and pregnancy. view article on fpanetwork.org > toward more happy beginnings: managing opioid addiction and pregnancy New Fairview Health Network practice establishes record of successful deliveries Katie Yanez, 28, delivered two...
VPRWC proudly announces the addition of two new locations, opening this fall, in Woodbury and Rochester. Offering pain and addiction services, the new clinics will serve all patients. Additional details will follow; check back for more information.
We are now open and seeing patients for pain and addiction services at our second location in Minneapolis. Just south of I-94, it is conveniently located on Franklin Avenue in the Seward neighborhood.
VPRWC is proud to announce our second location in Minneapolis is opening soon. Offering pain and addiction services, the new clinic will be open to all patients. Additional details are coming soon. We are now scheduling patients, so call our Burnsville office at (612) 444-3000 today!
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Valley Pain Relief and Wellness Center proudly welcomes Lindsay Bergstreser, PA-C, to our pain management team. Click below to learn more about Lindsay. view Lindsay's bio >
You are invited to our Open House! Join us 4-7pm on Wednesday, 7/30 for refreshments at our office in Burnsville. Meet physicians Svetlana Zaydman, DO, and Ashwin George, MD, as well as our staff and neighbors. Come and learn about our Pain Management and Addiction Medicine services, our Wellness Center,...
Valley Pain Relief & Wellness Center has been featured in the Burnsville - Eagan community newspaper Sun Thisweek. Click below to read article at sunthisweek.com. view article >
Opening May 2014 is the Twin Cities’ first south metro clinic to provide care for both addiction medicine and pain management. Located in a quiet and convenient space just off of Highway 13 in Burnsville, Valley Pain Relief and Wellness Center offers easy access along with individualized and confidential care...
