
Amber Howard MSOM, L.AC
Acupuncturist
3253 SE ALDER ST PORTLAND OR, 97214About
Amber Howard is an acupuncturist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Howard 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. Howard 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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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Alfred Thieme L.AC., DIPL. AC.1417 SE 34TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97214
- Liz Greenhill LAC, MACOM811 E Burnside St Portland OR 97214
- Dr. Julia Walls L.AC.2031 SE Belmont St Portland OR 97214
- Dr. Paul Karl Kalnins N.D.2928 Se Hawthorne Blvd Portland OR 97214
- Matthew Aaron Elliott L.AC3626 Se Morrison St Portland OR 97214
- Anne Davis Carruth MS, LAC, DIPL OM3705 SE MORRISON ST PORTLAND OR 97214
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3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239