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Dr. Kris Justesen, OMD, ND, LAC

Acupuncturist

Dr. Kris Justesen is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine practicing in Salt Lake County, and Price City, UT. Dr. Justesen specializes in proactive prevention, treatment and progressive therapies. Dr. Justesen utilizes holistic healing with acupuncture, herbal medicines, and regenerative injection techniques. We place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to and address the broad spectrum of physical injuries related to daily activities, sports injuries and weekend warrior complaints, in addition to health challenges.
38 years Experience
Dr. Kris Justesen, OMD, ND, LAC
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • San Francisco College Acupunct
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture be done on the neck?

Yes, acupuncture works well with neck and back pain. Find a practitioner that specializes in orthopedic or pain issues.

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for muscle pain?

Results from receiving Acupuncture can be immediate, or they can take up to one or two days. Every individual is different, and the type of treatment rendered by your practitioner READ MORE
Results from receiving Acupuncture can be immediate, or they can take up to one or two days. Every individual is different, and the type of treatment rendered by your practitioner will also determine how quickly and how much relief comes from the treatment.

Can chronic knee pain be fixed?

Yes, there are several options using acupuncture, Chinese, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, or a Regenerative injection therapy’s that are effective in treating chronic READ MORE
Yes, there are several options using acupuncture, Chinese, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, or a Regenerative injection therapy’s that are effective in treating chronic knee pain

Do I need to rest after acupuncture?

Generally no. My patients get to rest with needles for approximately 30 minutes and feel refreshed at the end of the treatment.

Is acupuncture safe for diabetics?

Yes it is. It benefits the body by harmonizing and balancing the organs to work more efficiently

Is acupuncture effective for carpal tunnel?

Yes, acupuncture is effective for carpal tunnel. Many people have avoided surgery for carpal tunnel using acupuncture and Chinese/Asian medicine.

Do you get immediate relief from acupuncture?

Often patients notice a sense of relaxation and improved wellbeing after having acupuncture. Patients also report improvement in their pain after acupuncture treatments.

How long do the effects of an acupuncture treatment last?

The duration of the benefits of acupuncture vary from each individual and the condition that acupuncture was being utilized for. Some conditions require several treatments, some READ MORE
The duration of the benefits of acupuncture vary from each individual and the condition that acupuncture was being utilized for. Some conditions require several treatments, some improve or resolve after only a few.