Tlahtoki Xochimeh (“Dr. T“) received his Ph.D. in American Studies with concentrations in Indigenous Studies, Chicana/o Studies, and History from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He has taught a variety of courses at the University of Minnesota, including classes on critical theory, folklore, literature, and indigenous peoples from around the world. His research interests include Indigenous Health and Healing, Chicana/o and Xicana/o Cultural Studies, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also works as a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and tui na practitioner at his private practice in Uptown Minneapolis, called Blackstone Acupuncture.

Educational Background & Specialties
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Educational Background

  • PhD: American Studies, University of Minnesota, 2009 -
  • Masters: Acupuncture, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2010 -

Specialties

  • Indigenous Health and Healing
  • Chicana/o and Xicana/o Cultural Studies
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine