Originally founded in 2001 by Marilyn Sjaastad DOM, Jade Screen Clinic was a fixture in Eugene, Oregon for thirteen years. In August 2014, Marilyn moved Jade Screen Clinic to Bismarck. In July, 2017, Marilyn assumed ownership of Dakota Family Acupuncture, resulting in Dakota Family/Jade Screen Clinic.
The clinic offers a number of Chinese medicine modalities including Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Guasha, Electro-acupuncture and Chinese Herbs.
"I first saw Marilyn Sjaastad for intense pain due to a bulging disc. I had exhausted all other types of medical therapies short of surgery. I got immediate relief with Marilyn's acupuncture. She is skilled, very knowledgeable, patient, and intuitive. I was especially appreciative of her gentle touch and caring manner. She is a gifted, compassionate healer. ...read all."
— Saralyn Brooks
Jade Screen or 'Yu Ping Feng San' is the name of an ancient Chinese medicine herbal formula used to strengthen the immune system. This formula uses the analogy that the body will be protected from all pathogens as if it was surrounded by a screen of jade stones.