Mrs. Melissa Purington
Acupuncturist
24076 SE STARK ST GRESHAM OR, 97030About
Melissa Purington is an acupuncturist practicing in GRESHAM, OR. Dr. Purington 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. Purington 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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