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Dr. Requel Y. Lopes, AP
Acupuncturist
3455 NE 12th Terr. Suite 3 Oakland Park FL, 33334About
Requel Lopes is an acupuncturist practicing in Oakland Park, FL. Dr. Lopes 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. Lopes 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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Dr. Requel Y. Lopes, AP's Expert Contributions
Does acupuncture work for mental illness?
Hi, What a great question. Acupuncture and herbal formulations have worked for many with various types of mental illness. However it is hard to make a diagnosis regarding success without knowing more information. READ MORE
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- Ms. Zhenzhen Wu AP16 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33334
- Ms. Mya Daphnee White A.P.1298 NE 33RD ST OAKLAND PARK FL 33334
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