Dr. Brenda Lee Hood PHD
Acupuncturist
3025 Sw Corbett Ave Portland OR, 97201About
Brenda Hood is an acupuncturist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Hood 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. Hood 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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