
Dr. Joan E Essen DC
Acupuncturist
15627 Manchester Rd Suite A Ballwin MO, 63011About
Joan Essen is an acupuncturist practicing in Ballwin, MO. Dr. Essen 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. Essen 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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