Ann Gair Helfrich L.AC
Acupuncturist
616 Congress St Portland Yoga Studio Portland ME, 04101About
Ann Helfrich is an acupuncturist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Helfrich 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 Dr. Helfrich treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
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