John J Freitas LIC. AC.
Acupuncturist
169 Westhampton Rd Florence MA, 01062About
John Freitas is an acupuncturist practicing in Florence, MA. Dr. Freitas 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. Freitas 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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