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Sophia Scheffel LAC
Acupuncturist
16 Camino Sobrante Orinda CA, 94563About
Sophia Scheffel is an acupuncturist practicing in Orinda, CA. Dr. Scheffel 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. Scheffel 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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