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Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge, L.A.C

Acupuncturist

<p>Angela (Angie) Buckridge Phifer is an acupuncturist practicing in Seymour, TN.&nbsp; Angie evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Angie treats the patients condition. Most bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.</p>
<p>Angela is a licensed acupuncturist with a Master's Degree in Science and in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is a diplomat of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).</p>
<p>Angela graduated from the American Academy of Acupuncture. She studied under many professional Chinese doctors who have instilled in her the knowlefge to treat a wide variety of health conditions with acupuncture and Alternative Medicine.</p>
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15 years Experience
Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge, L.A.C
  • Seymour, TN
  • American Academy Acupuncture
  • Accepting new patients

How quickly does acupuncture work?

Some patients have immediate relief and some take a few treatments.

Yours in Health,

Angie

Is it safe to do acupuncture every week?

Yes, it is. I usually start new patients twice a week.

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Angie

Can acupuncture help with chronic pain?

Acupuncture can help with chronic pain.

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Angie

Should you rest after acupuncture?

You should definitely rest and drink a lot of water after an acupuncture treatment.

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Angie

What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?

To name a few conditions, acupuncture can treat acute or chronic pain, allergies, digestion, headaches, fertility...

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Angie

Can acupuncture help with anxiety attacks?

Acupuncture can help with anxiety attacks.

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Angie

Can I do electroacupuncture if I have titanium plates?

It is not safe to needle in titanium plates.

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Angie

Do you recommend acupuncture for neuropathy?

Acupuncture is great for neuropathy and nerve damage.

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Angie

Is acupuncture a safe treatment for chronic pain?

Acupuncture is extremely safe for chronic pain.

Angie

Should I drink water after acupuncture?

You should definitely drink water after an acupuncture treatment.

Yours in Health,

Angie

Is acupuncture for your neck safe?

Acupuncture is safe for your neck.

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Angie

Can acupuncture help with migraines?

Acupuncture can help with migraines.

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Angie

Can acupuncture help with allergies?

Acupuncture can help with allergies.

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Angie

Does acupuncture help with high blood pressure?

Acupuncture can help with high blood pressure.

How many sessions of acupuncture are effective?

Some patients do get immediate results, and some patients it does take a few treatments. Acupuncture treatments do build on each other. Do a few treatments to see how your body READ MORE
Some patients do get immediate results, and some patients it does take a few treatments. Acupuncture treatments do build on each other. Do a few treatments to see how your body responds.

Yours in Health,

Angie

Is acupuncture a placebo?

No, many of my patients have great results with acupuncture treatments. It is medically proven to help with many health concerns. This is a good website if you would like to read READ MORE
No, many of my patients have great results with acupuncture treatments. It is medically proven to help with many health concerns. This is a good website if you would like to read more:
https://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncture-continuing-education-news.

Yours in Health,

Angie

Does acupuncture help inflammatory arthritis?

Yes! Acupuncture does help with inflammation and arthritis. Acupuncture promotes the white blood cells to engulf arthritis, just like when you cut your hand. Yours in health, Angie READ MORE
Yes! Acupuncture does help with inflammation and arthritis. Acupuncture promotes the white blood cells to engulf arthritis, just like when you cut your hand.

Yours in health,

Angie

How long do the effects of acupuncture last?

Every patient responds differently to an acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture builds on the previous treatment. The more treatments you do, the longer they last. Yours in Health, Angie READ MORE
Every patient responds differently to an acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture builds on the previous treatment. The more treatments you do, the longer they last.

Yours in Health,

Angie

Can acupuncture help with arthritis in the hands?

Acupuncture can help with arthritis in the hands.

Yours in health,

Angie

How quickly does acupuncture work?

Every patient responds differently to Acupuncture. Some can have an immediate relief, next day relief, relief after a few treatments and in some cases, pain can get worse before READ MORE
Every patient responds differently to Acupuncture. Some can have an immediate relief, next day relief, relief after a few treatments and in some cases, pain can get worse before it gets better. Let's do a few treatments to see how your body responds.

Yours in health,

Angie