
Heather Douglas
Acupuncturist
401 23rd St. Glenwood Springs CO, 81601About
Heather Douglas is an acupuncturist practicing in Glenwood Springs, CO. Dr. Douglas 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. Douglas 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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Can chronic fatigue syndrome be treated with acupuncture?
Hello, thank you for reaching out. Yes, acupuncture can help with chronic fatigue syndrome. Acupuncture can address any health aliment that is not an emergency, since it's been its own medical system for over 2,000 years. In my clinic, I also practice an additional modality where we can go a bit deeper and see if there is a common allergy or endocrine issue that is also contributing to the symptoms you are experiencing. Thank you, Heather Douglas L.Ac READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with headaches?
Hello, thank you for reaching out. Yes, acupuncture can help with acute or chronic head aches. Since it's been its own medical system for over 2,000 years, Acupuncture can address any health aliment that is not an emergency. In my clinic, I also practice an additional modality where we can go a bit deeper and see if there is a common allergy, nutritional deficiency or many other imbalances could also be contributing to the symptoms you are experiencing. Thank you, Heather Douglas, L.Ac READ MORE
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- Andrea Michelle Hartmann L.AC214 8th St Glenwood Springs CO 81601
- Heidi C Stoeckl L.AC.189 Basalt Center Circle Basalt CO 81621
- Mr. Christopher Fabijanic L.AC.,NCCAOM1195 Main St Carbondale CO 81623
- Ms. Nancy Sue Thal DIPL. AC., L.AC.553 Garfield Ave Carbondale CO 81623
- Mr. David Teitler L. AC.54 Weant Blvd Carbondale CO 81623
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