Melissa Hammesfahr MSTCM, LAC
Acupuncturist
303 Arlington Ave Suite 1a Berkeley CA, 94707About
Melissa Hammesfahr is an acupuncturist practicing in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Hammesfahr 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. Hammesfahr 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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