Amy Thornton LAC.
Acupuncturist
870 MARKET ST STE 1117 SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94102About
Amy Thornton is an acupuncturist practicing in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Thornton 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. Thornton 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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