Dr. Catherine Nghiem-shum DC LAC QME
Acupuncturist
4879 Mission Street San Francisco CA, 94112About
Catherine Nghiem-shum is an acupuncturist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Nghiem-shum 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. Nghiem-shum 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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