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Janet K Shaffer L. AC

Acupuncturist

3475 Erwin Rd. Duke Integrative Med Durham NC, 27705

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Janet Shaffer is an acupuncturist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer 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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3475 Erwin Rd. Duke Integrative Med -
Durham, NC 27705
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