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Karen Adams L.AC.
Acupuncturist
1448 15th Street 107 Santa Monica CA, 90404About
Karen Adams is an acupuncturist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Adams 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. Adams treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Education and Training
American College of TCM Masters Chinese Medicine 2001
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Karen Adams L.AC.'s Expert Contributions
Does acupuncture help with sinus allergies?
Yes, acupuncture helps with allergies and sinus congestion and/or sinus headaches. I usually give herbs as well for this condition. READ MORE
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- Dr. Lori Deutsch D.A.O.M., L.AC.1448 15TH ST SANTA MONICA CA 90404
- Jill D. Chilkov L.AC., O.M.D.2428 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404
- Mr. Zu-huang Ai L.A.C.3028 COLORADO AVE APT B SANTA MONICA CA 90404
Nearest Hospitals
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITALl
1250 16TH STREET SANTA MONICA CA 90404PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTERl
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404MARINA DEL REY HOSPITALl
4650 LINCOLN BLVD MARINA DEL REY CA 90291