Philip R. Ricker OMD, L.AC.
Acupuncturist
12 Elk Mountain Rd Asheville NC, 28804About
Philip Ricker is an acupuncturist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Ricker 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. Ricker 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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