Dr. Christopher Allen Dockter DC
Acupuncturist
19332 Highway 169 Elk River MN, 55330About
Christopher Dockter is an acupuncturist practicing in Elk River, MN. Dr. Dockter 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. Dockter 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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