Jennifer D Makihara LIC. AC.
Acupuncturist
104b Sunset Ave Charlottesville VA, 22903About
Jennifer Makihara is an acupuncturist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Makihara 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. Makihara 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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