Barbara Ricotta
Acupuncturist
8611 N. LAKE BL. KINGS BEACH CA, 96143About
Barbara Ricotta is an acupuncturist practicing in KINGS BEACH, CA. Dr. Ricotta 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. Ricotta 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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