Dr. Najaha MusseDO

Family Medicine

at Frontier Primary Care — St Paul, MN

About

Dr. Najaha Musse grew up in the Twin Cities before moving to Northfield, Minnesota to attend St. Olaf College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology there before pursuing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She returned to Minnesota for her Family Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, where her colleagues selected her as one of the Chief Residents.

Dr. Musse holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She has testified before the Minnesota state legislature and earned the University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine's JEDI Award, recognizing her work in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She serves on local non-profit boards and takes an active role in her community. Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking, reading, cooking new recipes, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

St. Olaf College, B.A. Biology

Medical School

Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

Residency

Family Medicine, University of Minnesota Woodwinds Hospital, Woodbury, MN

Certifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)

Conditions Treated

Acute back pain
Allergic rhinitis
Acute otitis media
Chronic pain
Constipation
Fibromyalgia
Inflammatory bowel syndrome
Knee pain
Pelvic pain
Sinusitis
Somatic symptom disorder
Tension headache

Who is Dr. Musse right for?

Dr. Musse is a strong fit for patients seeking whole-person primary care across all life stages. She treats a broad range of conditions, including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, tension headaches, sinusitis, and pelvic pain. Patients who want hands-on treatment through osteopathic manipulation therapy benefit from her DO training. She also supports patients managing mental health concerns alongside their physical health. Those who need flexible scheduling, including weekend availability and telehealth options, will find her practice accessible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Musse treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include back pain, knee pain, pelvic pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, tension headaches, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, acute otitis media, constipation, inflammatory bowel syndrome, and somatic symptom disorder. She also supports patients with mental health concerns and medication management.

Yes. Dr. Musse holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, Minnesota, where she served as one of the Chief Residents.

Dr. Musse earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she majored in Biology. She then returned to Minnesota for her residency training at the University of Minnesota Woodwinds Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Musse offers Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy, or OMT. OMT is a hands-on technique that DOs use to diagnose and treat conditions by applying manual pressure, stretching, and manipulation to muscles, joints, and other tissues. Dr. Musse uses OMT to address conditions including back pain, knee pain, sinusitis, fibromyalgia, and tension headaches, among others.

Yes. Dr. Musse integrates mental health support into her practice alongside physical care. She also manages medications as part of her treatment approach. Patients dealing with both physical and mental health concerns can address them with her in the same practice.

Yes. Dr. Musse offers telehealth appointments for patients who prefer to connect from home. Frontier Primary Care supports both in-person and virtual visits, giving patients flexibility in how they access care.

Dr. Musse takes a holistic approach to patient care, drawing on both family medicine and osteopathic training. Her DO background allows her to add hands-on OMT to her clinical toolkit alongside medication management and mental health support. She has also testified before the Minnesota state legislature and received the University of Minnesota's JEDI Award for her advocacy work.

Yes. Dr. Musse grew up in the Twin Cities and completed her residency training in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. She serves on local non-profit boards and remains active in her community outside the clinic.

Doctor profile last updated April 9, 2026